This is a tool created by the U.S. Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP) (a program of the Health Resources and Services Administration) to support the development of CHW programming in rural areas in the U.S.. It draws on and shares lessons learned from proven CHW program models. The toolkit has eight modules: Introduction to CHWs; CHW Program Models; Training Approaches for … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers Evidence-Based Models Toolbox- HRSA Office of Rural Health Policy
CHW Role
What Works for Children in South Asia-Community Health Workers
The main objective of this paper is to reexamine the implementation of national CHW programs and document the evidence based-knowledge or best practices in South Asia. The paper is primarily based on the internet search and a review of published literature on CHW national programs in South Asia. The topics highlighted in the paper are CHW roles, selection, training, incentives … [Read more...] about What Works for Children in South Asia-Community Health Workers
Manual for the Community Health Worker – Caring for the Sick Child in the Community
This manual introduces the importance of the community health worker's role in the communities they serve. It also includes course materials for CHWs on the following topics: how to identify signs of illness in a sick child, age 2 months up to 5 years; when to refer children to health facilities for more care; and how families can treat children at home with problems of … [Read more...] about Manual for the Community Health Worker – Caring for the Sick Child in the Community
Lay Health Worker Attrition: Important but often ignored
This case study examines lay health worker attrition by examining three questions: What is the magnitude of attrition in programs? What are the determinants of attrition? What are the most successful ways of reducing attrition? Several important factors have been identified including: supportive supervision, defined roles with specific tasks, locally relevant incentives, … [Read more...] about Lay Health Worker Attrition: Important but often ignored
Community Health Workers and Community Voices: Promoting Good Health
This report documents how CHWs address the problems of health disparities, poor access to care, and the rising cost of health care. Challenges that exist in expanding current CHW programs are also examined. Policy options around finance, workforce, and delivery of care are also discussed. … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers and Community Voices: Promoting Good Health