Introduction
The purpose of this implementation manual is to provide a comprehensive guide for introducing and implementing SORMAS in a new country. It aims to support project teams and stakeholders in navigating the various stages of the implementation process, from initial needs assessment to full-scale deployment. The manual outlines the key components, activities, and considerations necessary for a successful implementation, ensuring that SORMAS is effectively customized, integrated into the country's disease surveillance and outbreak response systems, and aligned with national health priorities.
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We have developed generic Terms of reference for the needs assessment that can be downloaded downloaded [here].
Costing
Estimating the financial resources required for various aspects of introducing and running SORMAS is a crucial step in the implementation process. This includes assessing costs associated with software procurement, customization, hardware, training, maintenance, and ongoing support. A comprehensive cost estimate allows for an accurate assessment of the financial implications associated with implementing SORMAS, taking into consideration not only the initial implementation costs but also the long-term sustainability and maintenance expenses.
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To achieve long-term success and sustainability of digital health interventions like SORMAS in low-resource settings, it is crucial to accurately plan for expenditures throughout the intervention's lifecycle. This entails understanding and documenting all costs associated with owning and operating the technology, commonly referred to as the total cost of ownership (TCO). To assist with budgeting and benchmarking resources, we recommend using the Digital Square's Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Tool, which provides valuable insights to develop more realistic budgets. You can access and download the tool hereat https://digitalsquare.org/tco-tool.
By utilizing the TCO tool and incorporating accurate cost estimation and budgeting practices, the implementation of SORMAS can be effectively planned and managed, ensuring the availability of necessary resources and maximizing the long-term impact of the intervention.
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Clearly define the project's scope, including the specific goals to be achieved through the introduction and implementation of SORMAS. This helps to align the project with the country's disease surveillance, outbreak response priorities and data protection regulations. This will ensure a mutual understanding among all stakeholders. You can download download [here] a generic generic logical framework to be adapted or tailored to fit your specific project requirements.
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Develop a detailed implementation plan that outlines the key activities, milestones, and deadlines associated with the implementation of SORMAS. This allows for effective project tracking, ensuring that tasks are completed in a timely manner and dependencies are effectively managed. You can download download [here] a generic chronogram with the main activities to carry out to adapt to your requirements.
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The mobile app interacts with the Payara server via a REST API and runs on Android mobile devices and tablets (Andriod 8.0 Oreo). The Vaadin-based web app runs directly on the Payara server, can be used with all common browsers, and is optimised for use with PCs.
The individual individual source code repositories, backlogs and specifications are managed and documented on GitHub (https://github.com/hzi-braunschweig ).
In the SORMAS-Docker sub-project project (https://github.com/hzi-braunschweig/SORMAS-Docker and https://hub.docker.com/orgs/hzibraunschweig), prefabricated prefabricated container images are provided. These container images serve as the basis for all current SORMAS installations, both nationally and internationally.
Server setup instructions are also provided on GitHub GitHub (https://github.com/hzibraunschweig/SORMAS-Project/blob/development/docs/SERVER_SETUP.md), as well as server update instructions instructions (https://github.com/hzi-braunschweig/SORMASProject/blob/development/docs/SERVER_UPDATE.md).
It is an important tool for public health institutions, and it requires a robust and reliable server to function effectively. This document provides guidance on the server requirements for SORMAS and best practices for setting up the server and IT infrastructure.
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