CHW Certification

The Impact of State Certification and Medicaid Reimbursement on Community Health Worker Place of Employment and Wages: United States, 2012-2023

This study examined where community health workers in the United States are employed and how much they are paid. It found that more community health workers are working in healthcare and government, but those employed by social service organizations earn the lowest wages. The study also found that state certification and Medicaid reimbursement have not increased wages, … [Read more...] about The Impact of State Certification and Medicaid Reimbursement on Community Health Worker Place of Employment and Wages: United States, 2012-2023

This study looked at a training program designed to prepare people, including pharmacy technicians, to work as community health workers. After the training, participants had better knowledge, felt more confident, and were able to use skills like communication, patient support, and care coordination in their daily work. The program shows that with the right training, more health … [Read more...] about Evaluation of a community health worker certification program and participants’ self-assessed preparedness

Public health crises like HIV, hepatitis C, and opioid overdoses often overlap, worsening health disparities, especially in marginalized communities. Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Peer Support Specialists (PSSs) play crucial roles in addressing these challenges—CHWs focus on health education and resource navigation, while PSSs provide support through lived experience in … [Read more...] about Dual Certification Of Community Health Workers And Certified Peer Support Specialists Can Better Address Syndemics

This study evaluates the impact of the 2018 state certification for community health workers (CHWs) in Massachusetts. Surveys were conducted with CHWs and their employers in 2016 and 2021 to assess the effects of certification. The results showed that certification led to higher pay, better perceptions of CHWs, and better integration into care teams for certified CHWs. There … [Read more...] about The Launch of Massachusetts Community Health Worker Certification: Findings From the Massachusetts Community Health Worker Workforce Surveys

This study evaluated the knowledge, accuracy, and precision of female volunteer community health workers (FVCHWs) in anthropometric assessment for children's nutritional status. Thirty-two participants were assessed after receiving education on anthropometric measurement. Results showed good precision but poor accuracy among FVCHWs, indicating the need for standardized … [Read more...] about Anthropometric knowledge and measurement evaluation among female volunteer community health workers in Depok