• Standardize data collection and monitoring procedures
• Provide program monitoring information to identify progress and challenges and to improve PMTCT services
• Facilitate standard reporting of national and international PMTCT indicators
• Support a simple national strategic information system for PMTCT
• Be adaptable to meet country-specific needs

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• Registers: PMTCT service data are recorded in paper-based antenatal clinic (ANC) and labor and delivery ward (L&D) registers. It is recommended that the PMTCT-MS register columns be included in a country’s standardized maternal and child health registers whenever possible.
   
• Monthly Summary Forms: ANC and L&D monthly summary forms are used to report aggregate data on the number of women and children receiving PMTCT services.
   
• Instructions for Completing PMTCT-MS Registers and Monthly Summary Forms: This easy reference tool can be used for training and as a job aid.
   
• Software Application and Documentation: The PMTCT-MS Epi Info version 3.3 software is user-friendly and reflects emerging standards for integrated disease surveillance. It features:
  • Pre-programmed reports and graphs
  • Data validation checks
  • Standardized user interface, data entry screens, analysis screens
  • Searchable application-specific help menus
  • PMTCT-MS Installation and User Guide
     
• Training Curriculum: The 11-module training curriculum is flexible for training a variety of target audiences. Each module includes:
  • A handout summarizing the module
  • PowerPoint slides with Notes Pages providing trainers with key messages and talking points
  • A facilitator's guide providing step-by-step instructions for using the module
  • Exercise descriptions outlining the purpose and instructions for the exercises
  • Exercise worksheets and answer keys
     
• Training Tools and Teachback: Sample course agendas and course evaluation and training tools are included to support PMTCT-MS training efforts. The PMTCT-MS includes tools for training trainers using the Teachback methodology.

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• MODULE 1 PMTCT Overview
• MODULE 2 ANC Register
• MODULE 3 ANC Monthly Summary Form
• MODULE 4 PMTCT-MS software application: ANC
• MODULE 5 ANC Graphs and Reports
• MODULE 6 Labor & Delivery Register
• MODULE 7 Labor & Delivery Monthly Summary Form
• MODULE 8 PMTCT-MS software application: L&D
• MODULE 9 Labor & Delivery Graphs and Reports
• MODULE 10 Managing Data
• MODULE 11 Implementation

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PMTCT-MS can be ordered for free by email, phone or fax. If you are ordering from within the United States, they can also be ordered online at www.cdcnpin.org. To order, please specify the document number for the tool you are ordering. Instructions for ordering PMTCT-MS are listed below.

For electronic versions of all the tools, order the PMTCT-MS CD. Specify document number E200.

For hardcopies of all the tolls except the software and the PMTCT-MS CD, order the PMTCT-MS Binder. Specify document number E201.

Orders usually arrive within two weeks of request.

By email:

Address the email to info@cdcnpin.org

• Include "PMTCT-MS" as the subject line

• Include the following information in the body of the email:

  • Name

  • Position

  • Organization

  • Quantity of Binders, document number: E200

  • Quantity of CDs, document number: E201

  • Mailing address

  • Email address

By phone:

• Call 919-361-4892 (Monday - Friday, 9am -8pm EST)

• Provide the following information:

  • Name

  • Position

  • Organization

  • Quantity of Binders, document number: E200

  • Quantity of CDs, document number: E201

  • Mailing address

  • Email address

By fax: (fax orders may only be placed within the US)

• Fax the following information to 1-888-282-7681:

  • Name

  • Position

  • Organization

  • Quantity of Binders, document number: E200

  • Quantity of CDs, document number: E201

  • Mailing address

  • Email address

Online at: www.cdcnpin.org (online orders may only be placed within the US)

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