Attendees of the Fundamentals of Critical Care Support course, a joint program between the medical center and St. Philips Training Center in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
A team leader, trained as part of the medical center’s outreach program, instructs a class.
Our goal was to credential the leadership in Zimbabwe and South Africa, so they were able to hold any future instructor courses on their own. Many positive things have happened as a result of the partnership between the country of Zimbabwe and Trauma Services. There have been 20 ATCN courses and over 250 nurses and doctors trained in trauma care from that region. Shortly after the first courses in Zimbabwe, there was a bombing at a government building. Because of the training received during the course, the medical staff were better able to care for the injured and no lives were lost. St. Philips School of Nursing in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe has been certified as the national training center and is currently the only such center in all of Africa. The country of Zimbabwe has mandated that all physicians practicing in that country must now have taken the ATLS course.
In April 2024 the team held the first-ever joint Fundamentals of Critical Care Support course between the medical center and St. Philips Training Center in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. This course is supported by the Society of Critical Care Medicine and provides health care professionals the training to manage the critically ill patient. The medical center has offered this course for many years. However, this is the first time it has been offered in real time, internationally. The team used Zoom to allow learners at the medical center and in Africa to participate together. It was a success, and the team held a second course in January 2025. The medical center has also been contacted by Cape Town, South Africa to consider coming their to do exactly what they were able to do in Zimbabwe.
The Univesity of Tennessee Medical Center and the Knox County Health Department partnered to bring SAIL classes to East Tennessee seniors. Are you looking for a way to SAIL to better health and prevent falls at the same time? Join the Knox County Health Department and the medical center for the fun, popular strength and balance classes, Stay Active and Independent for Life. This evidence-based program for older adults focuses on building endurance, strength, balance and flexibility. These classes feature fun instructors, lively music and exercises to keep attendees strong and independent. Debi Tuggle, RN, CEN, Injury Prevention Coordinator, is the SAIL Coordinator for the medical center and provides administrative support of the SAIL program. “This evidence-based program is designed to prevent falls,” she said. “It includes exercise classes, educational materials and self-assessments.” Rachel Frazier, Public Health Educator for Fall Prevention, said, “Our participants are stronger, have better balance and feel better. Our goal is to help people stay independent, active and prevent falls, and our instructors are experienced and skilled.” Call 865-215-5175 for more information, including finding a class near you. SAIL: Build Strength and Balance
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