Kako učimo iz vanrednih situacija u javnom zdravlju? - obučavanje stručnjaka iz oblasti javnog zdravlja o proverama prilikom i nakon sprovođenja mera tokom pandemije COVID-19

Abstract

Public health crises require continuous learning to improve preparedness and response to future public health threats. Intra- and after-action reviews (IAR/AAR), as part of the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework under the International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005), constitute important elements for initiating and implementing learning processes during and after public health events. However, in the early COVID-19 pandemic, experience with these formats was limited and there were few opportunities for exchange. As part of the Joint Action SHARP, we conducted two virtual trainings and a peer-to-peer review workshop in 2021 and 2022 to address this need. The trainings and workshop entailed an overview of the IAR/AAR methodology as well as practical exercises and interactive elements. Participants, generally, increased their understanding of IAR/ AARs and welcomed the opportunity for networking and exchange. We conclude that such trainings should be offered more broadly and possibly be expanded to build and maintain workforce capacities for learning from crises.