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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…
Community Health Workers—Evidence of Their Effectiveness ()
Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a vital role in improving health by building trust and communication between patients and providers. Their deep connection to their communities allows them to address social and behavioral factors affecting health. As states look to expand CHW programs, it’s important to present evidence of theirRead more…
Hiring Practices that Support State Integration of Community Health Workers (2022)
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are trusted members of the communities they serve, acting as vital links between healthcare services and the community. They improve access, quality, and cultural competency of care, leading to better health outcomes. Recognized as health professionals under the Affordable Care Act, CHWs work under various titlesRead more…
The Role of State and Territorial Health Agencies in Supporting and Hiring Community Health Workers (2023)
As communities in the U.S. face barriers to accessing healthcare—like distance, limited medical staff, and social challenges—community health workers (CHWs) are vital. They build trust, help clients navigate services, and empower communities to advocate for themselves. With healthcare access shrinking, public health agencies should partner with CHWs, who have aRead more…
Exploring measures to increase detection of malaria cases through reactive case detection in a Southern Province of Zambia-like Setup: A modeling study (2024)
In Zambia, malaria prevalence varies by location, making it hard to effectively target infections. Many asymptomatic cases do not seek healthcare, so reactive case detection (RCD) is needed to identify these undetected infections. However, challenges like a lack of community health workers (CHWs), limited access to residents, and shortages ofRead more…
Implementation of Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) testing for Plasmodium vivax case management, a mixed method study from Cambodia (2024)
Plasmodium vivax poses a challenge for malaria elimination due to its ability to form dormant stages in the liver that can reactivate. To treat this, a new test called the STANDARD G6PD test helps identify individuals with G6PD deficiency, who can have severe reactions to treatment. In 2021, Cambodia rolledRead more…
Investing in Community Health Workers Is Vital to Population Health (2024)
In this podcast “Investing in Community Health Workers Is Vital to Population Health,” experts discuss the important role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) as trusted public health professionals who connect with their communities through shared experiences and compassion. Despite evidence of their value, funding and sustainability for CHW positions remainRead more…
CHW Training: Substance use disorder – English (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…
CHW Emergency Preparedness and Response Training (2024)
The Community Health Worker-Emergency Preparedness & Response (CHW-EPR) Initiative is a partnership in Texas aimed at training Community Health Workers (CHWs) in emergency preparedness and response. CHWs who complete the training will be added to a roster shared with local officials like health departments and emergency management teams. The initiativeRead more…
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