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The Role Of The Community Health Worker: An Educational Offering, Kameron Escajeda
The Role Of The Community Health Worker: An Educational Offering, Kameron Escajeda
College of Nursing and Health Sciences Nursing Master Project Publications
Reducing health disparities among underserved and minority populations are an ongoing challenge for the United States’ health care system. The Affordable Care Act proposes the addition of a Community Health Worker (CHW) to the health care workforce to serve as a liaison between community and health services as a possible solution to improve quality and health outcomes in underserved populations. The newly formed health care team created in collaboration with the Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties will welcome the CHW as a new team member to help improve the care and coordination of services for New …