According to WHO, a PAHO/WHO Collaborating Centre is an institution designated by the Director-General to form part of an international collaborative network carrying out activities in support of the Organization's programs at all levels. A Centre must also participate in the strengthening of country resources, in terms of information, services, research and training, in support of national health development.
Both institutions that show the capacity to fulfill a function or functions relevant to the Organization's program and objectives, and institutions of high scientific and technical standing that have already attained international recognition may qualify for designation as WHO collaborating centres.
Initially, an institution is designated for a term of four years. During this period, its activities are ruled by terms of reference and a work plan, whose progress is assessed annually. At the end of the term, a more thorough assessment is performed and, if appropriate, the Centre is redesignated for a new term.
In its ninth term, the Ribeirão Preto Collaborating Centre's activities are guided by the following Terms of Reference:
TR#1 At PAHO/WHO’s request, to support the Organization’s efforts in building nursing capacity through research training.
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Activity 1.1 - At PAHO/WHO’s request and under its guidance, the proposed institution will conduct research activities related to expanding the roles of nurses, including Advanced Practice Nursing, as well as enhancing the attractiveness of the nursing profession and retention of nurses in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Activity 1.2 - At PAHO/WHO’s request and under its guidance, the proposed institution will implement activities to foster the production and dissemination of scientific evidence in priority areas, contextualized to the Region of the Americas.
TR#2 At PAHO/WHO’s request, to support the Organization’s efforts in strengthening and expanding dissemination of health information and knowledge with emphasis on nursing and health.
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Activity 2.1 - At PAHO/WHO’s request and under its guidance, the proposed institution will prepare and organize a self-paced course in Spanish on Advanced Practice Nursing (APN).
Activity 2.2 - At PAHO/WHO’s request and under its guidance, the proposed institution will support the strengthening of research publications and the research agenda for nursing and midwifery in LAC.
Activity 2.3 - At PAHO/WHO’s request and under its guidance, the proposed institution will update the Directory of Nursing and Midwifery Schools in the Americas.
TR#3 At PAHO/WHO’s request, to support the Organization’s efforts in strengthening nursing research for the development of human resources and nursing practice in priority areas.
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Activity 3.1 - At PAHO/WHO’s request and under its guidance, the proposed institution will promote the XIX Pan American Nursing Research Colloquium with the theme “Nursing and midwifery research and implementation science: sustainable solutions to strengthen the workforce and health systems”.
