CESSTIG’s Advocacy Initiatives

Introduction

CESSTIG is a vigorous advocate for Sterile Processing professionals and patients in state legislatures across the country. CESSTIG’s too legislative priority is to ensure that there are certified Sterile Processing surgical technicians in every healthcare facility in every region of Ghana, and Africa in general.

The Advocacy department of CESSTIG formulates a legislative/regulatory strategy for educating state-elected officials on the critical role of Sterile Processing professionals by developing and carrying out state grassroots lobbying efforts, coordinating meetings with regional legislators (MPs), the educational and health institutions, the health and educational ministers etc. Additionally, the Advocacy department is committed to building coalitions of support with other associations in order to create a stronger voice and greater advocacy momentum

Advocacy Committee Member Responsibilities

CESSTIG National Advocacy Committee

There are six members of the National Advocacy Committee. Regions include:

Region 1 = GREATER ACCRA REGION
Region 2 = WESTERN / CENTRAL REGION
Region 3 = EASTERN / VOLTA REGION
Region 4 = ASHANTI REGION
Region 5 = BRONG AHAFO REGION
Region 6 = NORTHERN PART OF GHANA

Criteria for Servicing on Committee

Must be an CESSTIG member
Must demonstrate interest or willingness to learn about public policy
Become familiar with CESSTIG ‘s public policy issues and resources
Be available to participate in monthly conference calls

Committee Responsibilities

Oversee the legislative/regulatory issues in his/her assigned ten states
Participate in monthly conference calls
Edit government affairs documents
Edit legislation
Help answer questions from elected officials
Participate in action alerts sent out via email
Help with International Central Service week campaign.

Advocacy