In this section it is possible to download the documents relating to the projects and scientific research publications.
Theory of Change – NEST
In 2016, we applied the well-known Theory of Change methodology to the NEST Project to further focus and complete the description of the essential elements and specific activities necessary to achieve the project’s mission and to arrive at the complete design of the Neonatal Care Unit (NCU) Model that we intend to propose and implement in resource-limited settings.
WHO Roadmap
Human resource strategies to improve neonatal care in health facilities in low- and middle-income countries
This document aims to provide a framework and strategies for countries to transform their human resources for health (HRH) policies and equip their health workers with the technical and behavioral knowledge and skills needed for high-quality care by 2030, to ensure that all newborns survive and thrive.
Optimizing neonatal care at the Saint Camille Hospital, Ouagadougou (HOSCO), Burkina Faso
Merran Thomson – On behalf of the NEST team
The impact of the Neonatal Essential Survival Technology (NEST) continuous quality improvement (QI) program.
Standards for improving the quality of care for small ad sick newborn in health facility
Geneva: World Health Organization 2020
Chiesi Foundation, represented by Dr. Merran Thomson, was part of the technical
meeting for the development of the contents of the document and is recognized as a contributor at
document.
Theory of Change – NEST
In 2016, we applied the well-known Theory of Change methodology to the NEST Project to further focus and complete the description of the essential elements and specific activities necessary to achieve the project’s mission and to arrive at the complete design of the Neonatal Care Unit (NCU) Model that we intend to propose and implement in resource-limited settings.
WHO Roadmap
Human resource strategies to improve neonatal care in health facilities in low- and middle-income countries
This document aims to provide a framework and strategies for countries to transform their human resources for health (HRH) policies and equip their health workers with the technical and behavioral knowledge and skills needed for high-quality care by 2030, to ensure that all newborns survive and thrive.
Optimizing neonatal care at the Saint Camille Hospital, Ouagadougou (HOSCO), Burkina Faso
Merran Thomson – On behalf of the NEST team
The impact of the Neonatal Essential Survival Technology (NEST) continuous quality improvement (QI) program.
Standards for improving the quality of care for small ad sick newborn in health facility
Geneva: World Health Organization 2020
Chiesi Foundation, represented by Dr. Merran Thomson, was part of the technical
meeting for the development of the contents of the document and is recognized as a contributor at
document.
Theory of Change – NEST
In 2016, we applied the well-known Theory of Change methodology to the NEST Project to further focus and complete the description of the essential elements and specific activities necessary to achieve the project’s mission and to arrive at the complete design of the Neonatal Care Unit (NCU) Model that we intend to propose and implement in resource-limited settings.
WHO Roadmap
Human resource strategies to improve neonatal care in health facilities in low- and middle-income countries
This document aims to provide a framework and strategies for countries to transform their human resources for health (HRH) policies and equip their health workers with the technical and behavioral knowledge and skills needed for high-quality care by 2030, to ensure that all newborns survive and thrive.
Optimizing neonatal care at the Saint Camille Hospital, Ouagadougou (HOSCO), Burkina Faso
Merran Thomson – On behalf of the NEST team
The impact of the Neonatal Essential Survival Technology (NEST) continuous quality improvement (QI) program.
Standards for improving the quality of care for small ad sick newborn in health facility
Geneva: World Health Organization 2020
Chiesi Foundation, represented by Dr. Merran Thomson, was part of the technical
meeting for the development of the contents of the document and is recognized as a contributor at
document.

