Summary: This Monitoring Framework provides basic guidance on the M&E needs for the Network for Improving Quality of Care for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (the Network). The Monitoring Framework aligns with the Network goals, strategic objectives, implementation framework and WHO standards for improving maternal and newborn care in health facilities (2016) and the WHO standards for improving quality of care for children and young adolescents in health facilities (2018)
Highlights
- The Monitoring Framework outlines 4 key components which can be adapted and integrated into existing country health information and monitoring systems:
- 1. Quality Improvement Measures (for health facilities): to support rapid improvements in quality of care (QoC) led by facility Quality Improvement (QI) Teams and supported by district/regional managers.
- 2. District/Regional Performance Measures: to support district and regional managerial and leadership functions in support of improving and sustaining quality care in facilities.
- 3. Implementation Milestones: to track implementation steps and progress against strategic objectives in line with QED implementation guidance.
- 4. Common Indicators: to provide a common set of standardized indicators for monitoring in all participating QED facilities in Network countries and to facilitate shared learning within and across countries.
How to Use: The Framework articulates conceptual guidance that country stakeholders can review, in line with existing data and monitoring systems. Monitoring needs will vary depending on the country context.