Proposed Voluntary Certification process for Community Health Workers: What CHWs need to know to become certified in Arizona
Flyer about voluntary certification process for CHWs in Arizona including certification requirements.
Community Health Worker Workforce
Flyer on CHW workforce – CHW workforce definition, distinction from other health professionals, and core roles, impact health outcomes
CHW Sunrise Testimony
CHW Sunrise testimony valuing the CHW workforce in the delivery of quality health care to Arizonans. Seeks guidance and approval for the process of voluntary certification of CHWs.
32-3105. Applicants for regulation
Explanation of application factors for CHW regulation – why regulation of CHWs is necessary, the extent of autonomy CHWs have, CHW core competencies, the extent to which CHWs are supervised, CHW code of ethics, alternatives to CHW Workforce regulation, the nature and duration of training, and a description and list of associations and organizations utilizing […]
Instructions for emails to C.O.R members
Action email to contact legislators in support of the AZCHOW Sunrise Application for voluntary certification of CHWs.
Statewide Community Health Worker Employer Survey Results
Results for 2020 survey completed by the Texas Department of State Health Services to determine what types of organizations currently employ CHWs, what job duties and responsibilities CHWs fulfill, how CHWs are compensated, and what professional development needs CHWs have.
The State of Texas Community Health Worker Day Proclamation
Proclamation of CHW Day in Texas from Governor Greg Abbot.
Texas Promotor(a)/Community Health Worker (CHW) Associations, Networks, and Coalitions
List of organizations in Texas for CHW/Ps.
Stakeholders’ perceptions of policy options to support the integration of community health workers in health systems
Background: Community health workers (CHWs) are an important component of the health workforce in many countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed a guideline to support the integration of CHWs into health systems. This study assesses stakeholders’ valuation of outcomes of interest, acceptability and feasibility of policy options considered for the CHW guideline development. […]
South Dakota Community Health Worker Workgroup: Summary and Recommendations
The South Dakota Department of Health (SD DOH) and South Dakota Department of Social Services (SD DSS) combined efforts to further define the Community Health Worker services in South Dakota. A workgroup of constituents comprised of representatives from healthcare organizations, public health, Indian Health Service, and tribal communities developed three recommendations to inform the development […]