JDP Foundation

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The objectives of SustainCare Haiti are to:

• Provide sustainable healthcare, particularly wound and post-amputation care including rehabilitation services to Haitian earthquake victims.
• Develop sustainable health clinic / field hospital facilities for subsequent care and clinical services for diabetic, hypertensive and chronic diseases affecting the Haitian population.
• Establish patient identification and documentation for continuity of care and provider follow-up.
• Provide prosthetic devices and ambulatory aides in developing rehabilitation programs and services.

Short Term

• Provide basic support for crisis medical management
• Provide medical services and training where care has not been rendered.
• Identify an urban area / village to establish medical and clinical / field hospital operations.
• Determine logistical and operational needs to establish and maintain services in Haiti.

Long Term

• Implement coordinated wound care and rehab services to prevent further infections and complications.
• Reduce the high volume of amputations and fatal medical consequences resulting from lack of follow-up care.
• Reduce the incidence of complications associated with trauma and infections for Haitians with chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and peripheral artery disease.
• Provide social and logistical services to establish a sense of normalcy.

Click the link  to view a short online presentation: SustainCare Haiti Initiative