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World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for In August 1986, the World Health Organization (WHO) designated the College of Nursing at the University of Illinois at Chicago as a WHO Collaborating Centre for International Nursing Development in Primary Health Care. This designation was in recognition of the College's commitment to international nursing development and the expansion of its program of international activities. In keeping with the University's mission, the College has pledged its leadership in the creation of a network of nursing educational institutions oriented to primary health care and its support of nursing leadership capabilities in other countries to effect the changes required in nursing practice, research, education, and service. The College's designation has been renewed in 1992 and 1996, and 2003.
WHO Centre Overview The designation of the College of Nursing as a WHO Collaborating Centre indicates the College's "scientific and technical standing" at national and international levels, and the high "quality of its scientific and technical leadership" in nursing, two criteria which the World Health Organization (WHO) uses in the selection of institutions as collaborating centres. A collaborating centre is "an institution designated by the WHO Director-General to form part of an international collaborative network carrying out activities in support of the organization's program at all levels." As a collaborating centre, the College forms part of a global network of over 30 designated nursing collaborating centres. Each collaborating centre has a plan or Terms of Reference (TOR) with WHO which is consistent with WHO's program goals. The College designation as a "Collaborating Centre for International Nursing Development in Primary Health Care" includes development of nursing education, practice, research, and leadership. UIC PAHO WHO Centre Terms of Reference (TOR) TOR 1 To assist WHO/PAHO in the dissemination and sharing of information and research findings relevant to health and nursing and nursing groups, particularly as related to the achievement of the HFA goal through primary health care for individuals, families and communities. 1.1 Dissemination of Models of Care in the Americas document and development of a clearinghouse of information about experiences and research in primary health care in different parts of the world. This will include the archival of material and development of a database indicating where materials can be obtained. 1.2 Participate in ongoing review of primary health care in the Region of the Americas, coordinating a nursing and midwifery response and serve as a resource in facilitating nursing participation in Regional and Global reviews and Initiatives. 1.3 Disseminate Curriculum for International Research Ethics, Provide a resource that emphasizes research ethics, professional ethics, cultural factors in research, and community participation in research. TOR 2 To participate with WHO/PAHO in decision-making process that advance PHC systems and services development in areas of women’s and children’s health and development, safe motherhood, adolescent health, TB, STD’s, and HIV/AIDS. 2.1 Active member of the Collaborative Partnership for developing nursing and midwifery services for Reproductive health.
2.2 Enhance capacity of nursing to respond to HIV/AIDS.
2.3 Continue collaboration with selected WHO Collaborating Centers to integrate Adolescent health content into basic nursing education program.
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