INTERNATIONAL
CONFEDERATION OF MIDWIVES
Proforma for Discussion items
Name of proposing Member
Association: |
Title of proposed Discussion Item: |
Background for the discussion: |
Statement of Belief: |
Proposed text of statement: If
Association has adopted a similar statement or has one in development, please
attach a copy |
Guiding Statement for Member
Associations, Regional Representatives or Board of Management, if applicable: |
Supporting references: |
Information / Guidance
10. Proforma for
Discussion Items
Guidance to
completing the form overleaf:
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Statements need to be checked as being in harmony with
both other Position / Policy Statements already adopted and the Confederation’s
Global Strategy as adopted May 1996, and confirmed in May 1999.
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Statements must be checked as having a global nature;
if reflective only of a regional or local issue the possible use of that
statement is decreased.
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Statements must be checked as having the ability to be
implemented and sustained by the ICM and its Membership
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Statements must take into consideration any
infrastructure requirements, particularly financial and personnel.
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Statements are recommended, where appropriate, to
contain expected outcomes to mother/baby and must take into consideration the
anticipated impact.
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Statements should indicate the means of evaluating
expected outcomes and the ability to monitor the impact.
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It is recommended that Statements be presented in
English, with French and/or Spanish translation included where this is
possible.
Please note: the
format of the Proforma may be copied to a computer in
order to extend a box area as necessary.