The Changing Roles of Community Health Workers Health Services Research
Objective. To examine what different types of employers value in hiring community health workers (CHWs) and determine what new competencies CHWs might need to meet workforce demands in the context of an evolving payment landscape and substantial literature suggesting that CHWs are uniquely qualified to address health disparities. Study Design. We used a multimethod approach, […]
Strategies for Supporting Expanded Roles for Non-Clinicians on Primary Care Teams
Expanded roles for Non-Clinicians on Primary Care Teams
How CHW Leadership Strengthens Certification: A View from Two States
Presentation on leadership and certification
American Indian Health Policy: Historical Trends and Contemporary Issues
AI/AN health policy
Health Resources and Services Administration Community Health Workers Report
Overview of how HRSA supports CHWs including education and training
Regulatory Frameworks for Community Health Worker Programs
Outlines frameworks for CHWs
Building a Framework for Community Health Worker Skills Proficiency Assessment to Support Ongoing Professional Development
Abstract: Although community health workers (CHWs) continue to gain credibility and recognition in the health care and public health sectors, there is still a need to expand workforce identity and development efforts, including identifying best practices for assessing CHW skill proficiencies. During this qualitative study, we interviewed 32 CHWs, trainers, and supervisors to understand current […]
2016 ASTHO State Technical Assistance Presentation Certification of Community Health Workers: Issues and Options for State Health Departments
Presentation on certification
Medicaid Payment Innovations to Financially Sustain Comprehensive Childhood Asthma Management Programs at Federally Qualified Health Centers
Background. One in 7 children in the United States is diagnosed with asthma, the leading cause of chronic childhood disease. Although a manageable condition when recommended medication regimens are followed and environmental control measures implemented, asthma remains the third most common reason for hospitalization among non-newborn hospital stays. As the primary health care home to […]
Sustainability of promotora initiatives: Program planners’ perspectives
The use of promotoras de salud is an increasingly widespread delivery approach for community-based health education and promotion programs targeting obesity-related lifestyle behaviors for Hispanic populations. Addressing a gap in the literature, this research examined the sustainability of promotora-led initiatives from the perspectives of those who plan, implement, and evaluate these programs. We conducted 24 […]