Strategy
Ensure same day access to all contraceptive methods for all patients, as it is critical for CHCs remove barriers to immediate initiation of methods, as desired by the patient. Supporting this access translates to a CHC having the operational capacity to offer Quick Start method of contraceptive initiation as well as same day insertions and removal of LARCs.
Evidenced-Based Intervention
Ensure same day access to all contraceptive methods for all patients, as it is critical for CHCs remove barriers to immediate initiation of methods, as desired by the patient. Supporting this access translates to a CHC having the operational capacity to offer Quick Start method of contraceptive initiation as well as same day insertions and removal of LARCs.
Action Step(s)
- Develop systems for same-visit provision of all contraceptive methods, at all visit types.
- Stock all exam rooms for the provision of all contraceptive methods.
Tools & Resources
- Contraceptive Access Change Package: Produced by Family Planning National Training Center, this change package provides recommendations for increasing the provision and use of most and moderately effective contraceptive methods, ensuring all patients have access to the full range of methods available. Within the change package, Best Practice 3 provides concrete steps for removing barriers and developing clinic systems. PDF available
- Exam Room Supply Tally Sheet: This NFPRHA-developed tool may be used by CHCs to track and maintain the supplies needed to provide the full range of contraceptive methods in each of its exam rooms. PDF available