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How Should a Medical-Legal Partnership Address Unique Needs of People With Criminal Legal System Involvement? (2024)
Medical-legal partnerships (MLPs) play a crucial role in addressing legal issues that negatively impact health, particularly for individuals affected by mass incarceration. These partnerships involve community health workers (CHWs) who actively support individuals with both criminal and civil legal needs after their release from incarceration. CHWs serve as vital connectorsRead more…
Exploring the motivations of female community health volunteers in primary healthcare provision in rural Nepal: A qualitative study (2024)
Motivating Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) in rural Nepal is key to achieving primary healthcare (PHC) in resource-poor areas. This study explored what influences their motivation. While FCHVs are committed to their voluntary work, challenges like the cost of volunteering, lack of family and community support, and bureaucratic demands reduceRead more…
Health service providers’ views on barriers and drivers to childhood vaccination of FDMN/Rohingya refugees: A qualitative study in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh (2024)
Despite vaccination programs, vaccine-preventable diseases persist among Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. This study investigated health service providers’ (HSPs) perspectives on barriers and facilitators to childhood vaccination. Using the COM-B model, data from focus groups and interviews highlighted key factors influencing vaccination. HSPs cited knowledge and communication skills as critical drivers,Read more…
The use of community-oriented primary care (COPC) model to generate vaccine demand: The case of a remote fishing community in Cameroon (2024)
This study focuses on improving childhood vaccination in hard-to-reach areas of the Manoka Health District in Cameroon, which has a high rate of unvaccinated children (91.7%). Factors like reliance on herbalists and poor trust in the healthcare system have contributed to vaccine hesitancy. The project used community health workers (CHWs)Read more…
Malaria community case management usage and quality of malaria care in a moderate Plasmodium falciparum burden region of Chadiza District, Zambia (2024)
This report examines malaria case management in Chadiza District, Zambia, where community case management (CCM) programs are expanding to include all ages, not just children under 5. A survey of 11,030 participants found a malaria prevalence of 19.1%, with school-aged children showing the highest rates at 28.8%. Among those whoRead more…
Tools for Recruiting and Retaining CHWs in Public Health Agencies (2024)
The “Community Health Worker Toolkit: Capacity Building in Local Health Departments” helps local health departments (LHDs) recruit and retain community health workers (CHWs), who are vital for connecting communities with health and social services. Due to high turnover rates often linked to dissatisfaction with support and pay, the toolkit offersRead more…
Sustainable financing of Community Health Worker employment: Key options for states to consider (2023)
The document explores various strategies for states to sustainably finance Community Health Worker (CHW) positions. It outlines key options for funding CHWs, including definitions, important considerations, and the advantages and limitations of each option. Real-life examples and resources are also provided, along with a summary table of the key optionsRead more…
CHW Training: Substance use disorder – Spanish (2024)
Substance Use Disorder, An Epidemic Within a Pandemic” is a training program for Community Health Workers (CHWs) focused on the rise in substance use during infectious disease outbreaks. Participants will learn about substance use disorder, its effects, warning signs, treatment options, and how CHWs can help at-risk individuals. This courseRead more…
Preventing Diabetes Complications: From Head to Toe (2023)
This training titled “Preventing Diabetes Complications: From Head to Toe” is designed for community health workers (CHWs) to help them support individuals with diabetes. This program covers common diabetes complications, their causes, and ways CHWs can intervene to prevent or delay these issues. Participants will learn to identify diabetes complications,Read more…
Understanding Diabetes: Free Training for Community Health Workers (2024)
The “Understanding Diabetes” training for community health workers (CHWs) consists of four short, interactive modules designed to enhance their knowledge of diabetes and its management. This free continuing education (CE) program empowers CHWs to help their communities better manage diabetes and access necessary services. Participants will earn one CE creditRead more…
Introduction to interviewing for CHWs (2021)
The “Introduction to Interviewing for CHWs” training focuses on how community health workers (CHWs) gather information about clients’ circumstances to provide effective services. Participants will learn to identify a tool for assessing Social Determinants of Health (SDH), outline tasks to complete before an interview, recognize key skills needed during interviews,Read more…
Introduction to HIPAA for CHWs (2021)
The “Introduction to HIPAA for CHWs” training teaches community health workers (CHWs) about handling sensitive client information. It focuses on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), a key law that protects health information privacy. Participants will learn to define HIPAA, identify key components of protected health information, recognizeRead more…
Introduction to Ethics for CHWs (2021)
The “Introduction to Ethics for CHWs” training helps community health workers (CHWs) understand and navigate ethical dilemmas they may face in their roles. The training covers what constitutes an ethical dilemma and provides tools for making informed decisions. Participants will learn about the purpose of a code of ethics, howRead more…
High-Impact Community Investments by Health Plans (2024)
Health plans are increasingly investing in programs that address the social factors affecting their members’ health, especially through the use of community health workers (CHWs). This report by the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and CVS Health® highlights the positive impact of these investments on clinical outcomes.Read more…
Perinatal CHW Toolkit (2022)
The Perinatal CHW Toolkit is designed to help community health workers (CHWs) improve perinatal health in their communities. CHWs are trusted members of the community who connect individuals with health and social services, facilitating access to care and enhancing the quality of service delivery. They also empower families by increasingRead more…
Evaluating a Community Health Worker Program (2022)
Evaluating a Community Health Worker (CHW) program is essential from the planning phase, focusing on two key questions: 1) Was the program implemented as intended? and 2) What impact did the program have? Evaluation is a systematic way to assess a program’s activities and outcomes, helping to improve effectiveness andRead more…
Understanding Screening and Responding to Social Determinants of Health (2021)
Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the conditions in which people live, work, and age, and they significantly impact health outcomes. These factors, such as housing, education, and access to healthy foods, influence about 80% of health outcomes, compared to 20% influenced by medical care. Community Health Workers (CHWs), whoRead more…
Working Effectively with Community Health Workers (2021)
This tool offers guidance on effectively integrating Community Health Workers (CHWs) into your team and organization. It covers key areas like developing or updating workflows, assessing community needs, identifying populations CHWs can serve, establishing CHW caseloads, documenting their activities, and ensuring effective team communication and feedback.
Designing an Effective Community Health Worker Program (2021)
The CHW model effectively improves community well-being by having trusted community members serve as advocates and educators. Successful programs need leadership support and should be tailored to community needs. Key steps include understanding CHW roles, hiring the right people, providing training, and planning for evaluation. This toolkit helps with teamRead more…
Changes to 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for CHI Services (2024)
The 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2024, introduces Medicare payments for Community Health Integration (CHI) services provided by certified or trained community health workers (CHWs) under the supervision of a Medicare-billing practitioner. These services address social determinants of health (SDOH) that impact a patient’s treatment plan. CHWsRead more…
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