Treatment of Acute malnutrition using Simplified Approaches.
Simplified approaches in the treatment of acute malnutrition involve modifications to existing protocols to optimize effectiveness, quality, and cost-efficiency. These approaches include family MUAC screening, CHW-led treatment, reduced follow-up visits, expanded admission criteria, single treatment
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Healthier Together Oregon - CHW Core Training Overview
Providing essential information about the Healthier Together Oregon program in partnership with Benton LPHA, this presentation covers topics such as eligibility, frequently used language, state health improvement plans, priority populations, and core CHW training details. Participants are expected t
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Understanding Mental Health Development According to WHO Recommendations
Explore developmental milestones in mental health, from physical to cognitive and social-emotional aspects. Understand the impact of trauma on development, recognize mental health problems related to developmental issues, and learn about standardized practices and tools for screening in the CHW scop
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Community Health Worker Initiatives on Long Island: Enhancing Public Health Engagement
Explore the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) as frontline public health professionals on Long Island. Learn about CHW program models, job titles, assessment findings, and key informant interviews highlighting the importance of shared lived experiences and minimum eligibility requirements for
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Results and Learnings from a Community-Based Severe Malaria Project in Rural Zambia
Zambia's community-based severe malaria project has successfully scaled up the use of Rapid Access to Treatment (RAS) strategy, resulting in improved access to malaria case management services. Key success factors include training over 16,500 Community Health Workers (CHWs) since 2017, community mob
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Sustainable Financing Mechanisms for Community Health Worker Programs
Explore pathways to sustainable financing for Community Health Worker (CHW) programs, highlighting the impact on quality and cost in healthcare delivery. Learn how to obtain and sustain financing, demonstrate value, and leverage reimbursement mechanisms to support CHWs in integrated care teams. Disc
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Integrating Community Health Workers into Primary Care Practices
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are being seamlessly integrated into primary care practices through a training program. This integration aims to improve specific clinical, cost, and quality measures. Lessons learned include focusing on team collaboration, monitoring CHW attendance, and engaging soci
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