Community Health Workers in the U.S. and Florida: Reducing Costs, Improving Health Outcomes and Creating a Pathway to Work
Community health workers play a significant role in reducing and/or managing chronic illnesses, reducing healthcare costs and improving the overall health of the population. Evidence gathered over the years makes it clear that support for, and development of, a CHW workforce is a wise investment.
Path to Florida CHW Certification: The Process – Presentation
PowerPoint detailing process of becoming a certified CHW in Florida. Includes development of a curriculum based on a national curriculum review, consensus on core competencies, grandparenting, and implementation.
Fl CHW Certification Grandfathering – Marketing and Dissemination Plan
This plan describes the specific strategies to be used in the marketing and dissemination of the voluntary FL CHW Certification Grandfathering process. As there is no marketing budget from the FL CHW Coalition for these activities, we would look for opportunities to augment reach and impact by coordinating with local partners across Fl to maximize […]
Certified Community Health Worker
Description of certified CHWs in Florida and a list of resources for application to become a certified CHW in Florida. Documents include a candidate guide, the application for certification, CCHW training form, CCHW work-volunteer experience form, CHW supervisory recommendation form, and CCHW character-personal recommendation form.
CHW Certification begins in Florida! What you need to know to be certified in 2015 – Flyer
Announcement that the process for experienced CHWs to apply for CHW certification is in process. Outlines grandparenting, core competencies, training requirements, and a schedule.
Florida CHW Coalition Meeting Notes – August 9, 2012
Meeting minutes for 8/9/2012 with reports on research, practice/curriculum, networking/sustainability, and policy.
Florida CHW Coalition Meeting Notes – September 12, 2013
Meeting minutes for 9/12/2013 with reports on the policy sub-group, networking, the Summit, and Practicum.
Recommendations on CHW Certification
Recommendations for the ideal certification process for CHWs by the CHW advisory committee. Ensures individuals have achieved core competencies, recognitions by employers and payers, development of a sense of professionalism among CHWs, cost is not prohibitive, and empowerment CHWs.
SIM Workgroup composition – Draft for Discussion
The Healthcare Innovation Steering Committee will determine the size, composition and membership of the Consumer Advisory Board and Councils/Task Forces (“workgroups”) for the Connecticut State Innovation Model initiative. The guidelines outlined serve as a reference for establishing the Consumer Advisory Board and workgroups, other than the workforce council, which will be considered separately. Categories of […]
Community Health Workers: Connecticut
In 2012, SWAHEC distributed two surveys to CHWs and their employers to better understand the characteristics of CHWs in CT, as well as their roles, met and unmet training needs, and employment status. Employers were asked about funding mechanisms in place for CHWs that they employ, as well as attitudes about the use of CHWs. […]