Training

Because we strive to introduce occupational therapy to Ethiopia and to increase the health outcomes of as many as possible, we often give training to local organizations in relevant topics.

We were invited to teach the staff of Ethiopia’s first home health organization, Home Health International, and as we evaluated the needs along with their founder, Dr. Enawgaw Mehari, and medical director, Hiwot Taffse, we determined that hygiene for home care, ergonomics, and transfer training would be the most appropriate topics for our first training session.

Thus, we developed and implemented a day-long workshop for training the medical director, nurses, and caregiving staff.

Belgian occupational therapy student instructs Home Health International staff on home health hygiene, ergonomics, and transfer skills.

Home Health International staff practices proper usage of gait bet for use during client transfers

Home Health International staff practice supine to sit transfers including use of a draw sheet

The staff eagerly took notes and participated in the training and we are confident that they have the knowledge to reduce the spread of infection, prevent back injuries, and safely transfer their clients in the home setting.