This document provides a summary of the key points during the “Unlocking the community health workforce potential, post-Ebola: what models and strategies work” meeting. This meeting was designed to develop strategies for countries affected by Ebola and to share lessons from countries with strong existing community health systems. Needs of these countries were shared … [Read more...] about Unlocking the community health workforce potential, post-Ebola: what models and strategies work?
Frameworks
Realigning Health with Care
This article explains the current state and focus of the U.S. healthcare system and describes it’s shortcomings. The authors propose a widening of definitions in regards to product, place, and provider in an effort to allow for cheaper health interventions such as community health worker programs. This article also evaluates the different ways in which healthcare in … [Read more...] about Realigning Health with Care
Sustainable Financing Models for Community Health Worker Services in Connecticut: Translating Science into Practice
The focus of this report is on the financial sustainability of Community Health Worker (CHW) programs in the state of Connecticut. The goal of this research is to find a way in which Connecticut can develop an effective program that utilizes CHWs to improve patient health outcomes and achieve a level of positive financial return. This report worked within the … [Read more...] about Sustainable Financing Models for Community Health Worker Services in Connecticut: Translating Science into Practice
Reaching Communities for Child Health: Advancing Health Outcomes through Multi-Sectoral Approaches
This paper explores the effectiveness of child health interventions and how to improve health care access for children, mothers, and caregivers. Multi-sectoral approaches, including utilization of community-based programming and community health workers, can help extend the reach of health care to these populations. Answering three questions will allow exploration of how … [Read more...] about Reaching Communities for Child Health: Advancing Health Outcomes through Multi-Sectoral Approaches
CHWs and Mental Health: Equipping community health workers with essential skills for addressing mental health and violence in the home
This full version of a previous feature goes into detail about CHWs and mental health. CHWs encounter psychosocial issues on a daily basis, but their training does not cover this area. This paper discusses the role CHWs can potentially fill in regards to mental health care, the evidence showing the effectiveness of such care, and World Vision’s approach to training CHWs in … [Read more...] about CHWs and Mental Health: Equipping community health workers with essential skills for addressing mental health and violence in the home