The Community Health Workers (CHWS) National Library has been compiled by our team from nationwide sources.
Authors Tang, T.S., Funnell, M.M.
Date 2010
Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords Global, Selected Health Conditions, Tools and Guides, Training and Supervision, US- based
A peer leader training manual published by the International Diabetes Federation. Goal is to train peer leaders to provide on-going diabetes self-management support.
Authors World Health Organization
Date 2010
Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords CHW models, Global, HIV/AIDS, Research and Evaluation Methods, Selected Health Conditions
Report includes global systematic review, country case-study CHW programs, analysis and expert opinions, followed by recommendations on best practices for CHW programs within different health categories (including HIV/AIDS).
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Authors Rosenthal, E.L., Brownstein, J.N., Rush, C.H., Hirsch, G.R., Willaert, A.M
Date 2010
Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords Financing, Scope of Practice, US- based
An article from the peer-reviewed journal, Health Affairs. Follows how Massachusetts and Minnesota have initiated comprehensive policies to foster increased use of CHW and (in MN) to make their services reimbursable under Medicaid. Recommendations include further development of the CHW workforce, crafting of appropriate CHW regulations and credentials, and finding ways to reimburse CHW services.
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Authors O'Brien, M.J., Squires, A., Bixby, R.A., Larson, S.C.
Date 2009
Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords Research and Evaluation Methods, Training and Supervision, US- based
An article from the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Presents a summary analysis of the CHW selection and training processes in existing literature.
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Authors Multiple authors from American Red Cross, BU SPH, Center for Health Training, Columbia University, Harlem Hospital, JRI, Kansas City Free Health Clinic, WORLD
Date 2009
Project PEER Center
Keywords HIV/AIDS, Tools and Guides, US- based
Curriculo en español
Purpose of this toolkit: to support the training of HIV-positive peers who work to engage and retain people living with HIV in health care.
Primary audiences: experienced trainers and training organizations who can use this toolkit to design, enhance or refine their own training of peers.
Additional uses: Peer supervisors or program directors can use this toolkit to plan a peer training program for newly hired peers or provide continuing education for existing peers.
For an additional 5-day peer training curriculum from the MAI SPNS project, which builds on this toolkit:
Preparing Peers for Success: Peer Core Competency Training for Engaging Out-of-Care or Newly Diagnosed People Living with HIV in Care and Treatment
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Authors Multiple authors from American Red Cross, BU SPH, Center for Health Training, Columbia University, Harlem Hospital, JRI, Kansas City Free Health Clinic, WORLD
Date 2009
Project PEER Center
Keywords Financing, HIV/AIDS, Research and Evaluation Methods, Scope of Practice, Tools and Guides, Training and Supervision, US- based
Purpose of this toolkit: to support organizations and communities who work with peers to effectively engage and retain PLWHA in care and treatment.
Primary audiences: directors/managers, supervisors of social services, clinic managers and medical directors, nurses and case managers, state and county health officials in charge of HIV program dollars, planning councils, consumer advisory committees and anyone interested in building, enhancing or incorporating peers into a program
Additional uses: Organizations can review and select relevant sections based on their program’s needs and use the tools and resources available
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Authors Cherrington, A., Ayala, G.X., Amick, H., Allison, J., Corbie-Smith, G.
Date 2008
Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords CHW models, Research and Evaluation Methods, Selected Health Conditions, US- based
An article from The Diabetes Educator. Examines methods of implementation of the CHW model within diabetes programs, as well as related challenges and lessons learned.
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Authors U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
Date 2008
Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords Health Equity, Selected Health Conditions, Tools and Guides, Training and Supervision, US- based
A manual published by the National Institutes of Health. A heart health manual created specifically for Latino communities for use in training CHW, educating members of Latino communities, and other community activities. Consists of 12 sessions with step-by-step instructions on how to teach 11 educational sessions on preventing heart disease to community residents or patients.
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Authors Rosenthal, E.L., De Heer, H.D., Rush, C., Holderby, L.R.
Date 2008
Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords Financing, Health Equity, Research and Evaluation Methods, US- based
A journal article from Progress in Community Health Partnerships: Research, Education, and Action. Describes the development of a CHW research agenda by and for the field. Research areas include: CHW impact on health status, CHW cost effectiveness, building CHW capacity and sustaining CHW on the job, funding options, CHW as capacity builders, and CHW promoting real access to care.
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Authors Perez, L.M., Martinez, J.
Date 2008
Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords Health Equity, Scope of Practice, US- based
An article from the American Journal of Public Health. Explores the role of CHW as social justice and policy advocates because of their focus on reducing racial and ethnic health disparities in underserved communities, and because of their potential to influence advocates and policymakers.
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