National Hands-on Training on Hospital Safety Index Plus (HSI plus) Application held

3-4 October | Lalitpur, Bagmati Province - 110 disaster focal points and medical recorders from hub hospitals, provincial health ministries, health directorates, and partner organizations, were trained on using the Hospital Safety Index Plus (HSI plus) application during a hands-on training organized by the Health Emergency Operation Center (HEOC), Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), and supported by WHO. The training focused specifically on the electronic capture and updates of the Hospital Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan (HDPRP), and empowered hub hospitals to easily access their HDPRP during public health emergencies. The application also provides notifications for HDPRP updates, and alerts hub hospitals and HEOC for essential actions to be taken. This enhanced accessibility will improve coordination among crucial stakeholders, alongside the level of emergency preparedness and response. The MoHP and WHO will extend similar trainings in the provinces and develop a mobile version of the application for a provincial rollout.