CHW National Library

A discussion paper published by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. Provides a general overview of the value of integrating CHW into team-based primary care. Topics include: using CHW to enhance team-based care, obstacles to using CHW, and recommendations for implementing CHW in the future.

A toolkit developed by MHP Salud. Quick reference guide with tips and tools designed for use with promotor(a) or other CHW programs.

A manual developed by the Department of Health and Human Services based on the implementation of a peer program (SPECTRuM) into HIV care. Strategy 1 lists the protocol developed and implemented for integrating peers into HIV care teams. Provides sample forms as tools for organizations to use when recruiting clients and using peers to engage and retain PLWH in care. Strategy 2 lists the protocol developed and implemented for collecting HIV laboratory data and documenting providers’ data follow-up for the purpose of client surveillance. Provides sample forms as tools for collecting and updating data.

A guide published by Migrant Health Promotion and Migrant Clinicians Network. Offers tips, ideas, and examples of how CHW can promote significant outcomes within a variety of measures, specifically focusing on the needs and objectives of collaborative teams. Divided into collaborative topics and components of the chronic care model.

An evaluation brief exploring six CHW models used in rural communities in order to identify promising practices that could be replicated in other rural communities.

A report published by Sinai Urban Health Institute. Summarizes CHW professional literature and national and local surveys, successes, lessons learned, and case studies from the field. Aims to address the gaps in knowledge about how to effectively implement the CHW model. Targets health care organizations interested in implementing the CHW model in their system or improving upon their current system. Intended to offer guidance in decision-making and solutions to common program implementation challenges. Topics include: approaches to CHW hiring, training, and performance evaluation; supervision challenges and strategies for success; providing a positive organizational climate to facilitate CHW integration; other effective elements of program design; and program evaluation, including standardized CHW process and outcome measures.

An article from the American Journal of Public Health. Provides an evaluation of the effectiveness of using CHW encounter forms to collect data on patient interactions.

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.

A technical assistance guide for the CDC’s State Public Health Actions to Prevent and Control Diabetes, Heart Disease, Obesity and Associated Risk Factors and Promote School Health Program.

A user-friendly curriculum that CHW can use in their training and also as a resource. Offers plain-language basic information and activities to increase skills in preventing heart disease and stroke. Also covers lifestyle-related issues and risk factors for stroke, heart attack, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and diabetes.