The PrevInf Project team gathered for the 24th online Project meeting.

Initially, the data analysis regarding the results from the last piloting rounds was presented. A total of 430 students were engaged in the final piloting of the PrevInf Model and Simulation Scenarios (177 students from Vietnam and 253 from Cambodia), being 333 female and 97 male. After being introduced to the PrevInf Model, generally the students perceived a better opportunity for development, critical thinking, responsibility, creativity, reflection, appreciation and proactivity.

A total of 121 nursing educators engaged were also auscultation targeted (65 teachers and 56 nurse educators / 81 female and 40 male). Concerning the PrevInf Model, it was perceived that this “is implementable”, “meets my approval”, “easy to understand”, “appealing”, “suitable”, “aligned with my vision” and “can help me structuring my teaching/tutoring sessions”. Regarding the PrevInf Simulation Scenarios, the best results were obtained in the categories “easy to implement”, “applicable given our institutional resources”, “cover essential healthcare-associated infection prevention and control topics for nursing education”, “constitute a suitable pedagogical strategy in my institution”, “a good match for our students’ learning needs”, “aligned with my vision for the teaching of healthcare-associated infection prevention and control” and “Fit my teaching/tutoring practice”.

Later, all partners were congratulated for the success related to the PrevInf International Events. For the presential event in Hai Duong (August 29th), it was expected to attend at least 100 nursing teachers/tutors and relevant stakeholders. Nearly 200 participants (students, teachers, educators, and medical personnel) from the local nursing and medical universities have participated; For the online events, it was expected to attend in total at least 1.000 nursing teachers/tutors and relevant stakeholders. More than 1.300 (online) and 300 (in classroom) nursing teachers/tutors and relevant stakeholders from the local nursing and medical universities have attended in total (October 04th – 442 online participants); (October 18th – 492 online participants); (October 26th – 401 online participants + 300 students in classroom environment).

It was decided the preparation of three 3 videos: i) the Promotional Animation Video, foreseen in the budget and under the responsibility of BNI; ii) an Institutional Video from all partners (ESEnfC, Savonia, NDUN, HMTU, IU and BNI), addressing the work done in the Project (added value and sustainability in the respective universities’ curricula); iii) A last video from the Asian partners (NDUN, HMTU, IU and BNI), aiming at an Institutional feedback related to the experience and success concerning the PrevInf International Events.

Finally, and since this is the last meeting before the TM6 – Kampong Chhnang (Cambodia), an overview of the Agenda was addressed. This Transnational Meeting will be held between November 26th – December 01st, 2023.

The PrevInf Project team gathered for the 23rd online Project meeting.

The PrevInf International online Events was an important topic of discussion. These three Events will occur during the month of October, and are expected to attend in total at least one thousand (1.000) nursing teachers/tutors and relevant stakeholders. As HMTU organized the PrevInf International presential Event on August 29th, NDUN (October 04th), BNI (October 18th) and IU (October 26th) will host the online events. The Agendas were finalized and important notes and recommendations for the organization of the events were shared, particularly regarding the dissemination, registrations and operationalization.

The linguistic review (EN) of the PrevInf E-Books produced will start on September 25th, and is expected to be completed by October 15th. After these dates, the PrevInf E-Books will be translated into three languages (Portuguese, Vietnamese and Khmer). All responsibilities associated were recalled.

Finally, an overview of TM6 – Kampong Chhnang (Cambodia) was addressed. This Transnational Meeting will be held between November 26th – December 01st, 2023. It was recalled that the travel of one more member of each Vietnamese team was also approved by the EACEA. The Agenda was also discussed.

The PrevInf Project team gathered for the 22nd online Project meeting. Partners were informed by the Coordinating team of the approval by the EACEA of the project 3-month extension request. The project will now end on April 14th, 2023.

The status of WP4 pilots in each partner HEI was analyzed. WP5 was again addressed, namely the status of the chapters/modules of the PrevInf E-book, the status of manuscripts referring to scientific papers, PrevInf Website and international events. Both E-Book versions will start to be structured in unique documents, based on the chapters/modules already developed by the partners. All responsibilities in each of these areas were recalled.

Finally, a brief overview of TM4 – Hai Duong was done. It was recalled that the travel of one more member of each Cambodian team was also approved by the EACEA. The Agenda draft was presented regarding the Transnational Meeting (August 27 – September 1, 2023) and the International Event #1 (August 29, 2023).

The PrevInf Project team gathered for the 21st online Project meeting. Partners were reminded that a request was made for a 3-month extension to the project. A response from the EACEA is awaited.

The status of WP4 pilots in each partner HEI was analyzed. Vietnamese teams have already completed all Model and Simulation Scenarios pilots. WP5 was again addressed, namely the status of the chapters/modules of the PrevInf E-book, the status of manuscripts referring to scientific papers, PrevInf Website and international events. All responsibilities in each of these areas were recalled.

Finally, a brief overview of TM4 – Hai Duong was done (August 27 – September 1, 2023). Issues related to visa needs and travel arrangements by the partners were analysed. The travel of one more member of each Cambodian team is pending the approval of the extension request made to the EACEA.