Building an SMS Network into a Rural Healthcare System

Posted by MohiniBhavsar on Sep 01, 2010
Author: 
Joshua Nesbit
Publication Type: 
Other
Publication Date: 
Jan 2010
Publication language: 
English
Abstract: 

This guide provides an inexpensive way to create an SMS communications network to enable healthcare field workers as they serve communities and their patients. The steps are purposefully simple – the system is easy to set up, use and maintain.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Who might benefit from a text-based communications network?
2. What are the benefits for my hospital, clinic or organization and the people it serves?
3. What technology do I need?
4. Do I need an internet connection?
5. How expensive is an SMS network?
6. How do I distribute communication credit?
7. How much staff training is required?
8. How much time does it take, per day, to manage the SMS network?
9. How do I conduct SMS training?
10. What is the best power source for the cell phones?
11. Do the CHWs communicate with each other?
12. Where can I find more information on FrontlineSMS?

Global Regions: 
Citation: 
Nesbit, Joshua. Building an SMS Network into a Rural Healthcare System. Accessed: http://www.ghdonline.org/uploads/HealthcareSMSFAQs.pdf
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Author: 
Joshua Nesbit
Publication Type: 
Other
Publication Date: 
Jan 2010
Publication language: 
English
Abstract: 

This guide provides an inexpensive way to create an SMS communications network to enable healthcare field workers as they serve communities and their patients. The steps are purposefully simple – the system is easy to set up, use and maintain.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Who might benefit from a text-based communications network?
2. What are the benefits for my hospital, clinic or organization and the people it serves?
3. What technology do I need?
4. Do I need an internet connection?
5. How expensive is an SMS network?
6. How do I distribute communication credit?
7. How much staff training is required?
8. How much time does it take, per day, to manage the SMS network?
9. How do I conduct SMS training?
10. What is the best power source for the cell phones?
11. Do the CHWs communicate with each other?
12. Where can I find more information on FrontlineSMS?

Global Regions: 
Citation: 
Nesbit, Joshua. Building an SMS Network into a Rural Healthcare System. Accessed: http://www.ghdonline.org/uploads/HealthcareSMSFAQs.pdf

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