Describes a Chicago-based community health worker program that provides services to 5,289 children. Offers details of the program as a model for creating and sustaining a large-scale and effective CHW program.
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Training Community Health Workers in Motivational Interviewing to Promote Cancer Screening
Analyzes the feasibility of training community health workers in motivational interviewing, an evidence-based tool, to promote cancer screening. Describes the development of a training protocol and accompanying fidelity protocols, as well as the implementation process.
Using Job Analysis Techniques to Understand Training Needs for Promotores de Salud
Using the job analysis method, the authors examined the job tasks and worker attributes of community health workers to inform the development of a training program for CHWs. Shares the analysis methods as a template for other organizations launching similar programs.
“She Gave Me the Confidence to Open Up”: Bridging Communication by Promotoras in a Childhood Obesity Intervention for Latino Families
Examines and articulates “mechanisms of promotora effectiveness” in a successful multidisciplinary intervention intended to reduce obesity among Latino children.
Rural Collaborative Model for Diabetes Prevention and Management: A Case Study
Describes a rural community health worker-led education and diabetes management intervention. Different roles, including health coaching for diabetes management, and peer education, were filled by CHWs. Highlights the innovative components of this case.
Integrating CHWs as Part of the Team Leading Diabetes Group Visits: A Randomized Controlled Feasibility Study
Documents a trial incorporating CHWs into diabetes group visits. Article reports training procedures, as well as comparative outcomes including A1C levels, eye exams, foot exams, and weight.
Innovative Community Health Worker Strategies: Medicaid Payment Models for Community Health Worker Home Visits
A policy summary describing payment models for community health workers in four states: Minnesota, New York, Utah, and Washington. Focuses on visits assessing home health environment.
State Community Health Worker Models
A map summarizing state-by-state community health worker models including information on financing, education, certification, and state CHW legislation.
Community Health Workers Toolkit
A toolkit from the Rural Health Information Hub. Details community health worker models, offers information on various training approaches, describes implementation and sustainability, and offers tools for measuring impact.
Rural Tobacco Control and Prevention Toolkit: Community Health Worker Interventions
A sub-section of a Rural Tobacco Control and Prevention Toolkit from the Rural Health Information Hub. Offers case examples of rural community health worker-led tobacco cessation programs.