Roles of
CHWs
CHWs
True or False
A scope of practice refers to the range of services and duties that a category of worker, such as CHWs, is competent to provide.
True
Medicare is a federally funded and administered program that provides universal medical care for the elderly.
True
What does 'WHO' stand for?
The World Health Organization
True or False
Culture includes the beliefs, behaviors, attitudes, and practices that are learned, shared, and passed on by members of a particular group.
True
True or False
A policy is a principle or protocol that guides actions and decisions, often by establishing incentives or penalties.
True
True or False
The 2007 CHW National Workforce Study identified five "models of care" which are:
Member of a care delivery team
Navigator
Screening and health education provider
Outreach/enrolling/informing agent
Organizer
True
What does CHIP stand for?
Children's Health Insurance Program
True of False
Despite the federal government's stated policy to eliminate health disparities, health inequalities based on race or ethnicity are significant and are increasing in the United States
True
True or False
Culture is static- it stands still
False
Culture is not static- it doesn't stand still. It is dynamic, constantly changing and evolving with us.
True or False
It is always important for a CHW to be a leader in regards to community organizing
False
The role of the CHW is to facilitate the leadership of others rather than to assume it themselves.
True or False
Core competencies are the major functions a person commonly performs on the job
False
True or False
The United States spends more money on health care per person than any other country
True
True or False
Social Gradient is a slope or a ladder, where for each step you go up or down in social status, there is a corresponding change in health
True
True or False
Client-centered interviewing and counseling are the best approaches for changing the power dynamic.
True
True or False
Consesus organizing is popular for addressing large social issues and can sometimes include engaging people in highly visible protests.
False
Consensus organizing focuses on cultivating leadership and relationships at various levels to work for change.
List 3 personal qualities and/or attributes that a CHW should possess for them to be successful
For example:
(trustworthiness, open-minded, culturally competent, self aware, committed to social justice, sensitivity, good psychological health, interpersonal warmth)
This historic law passed by President Obama makes progress toward the goal of providing health care equally for all people
The Affordable Care Act
The average number of years that a population is expected to live, from birth is called...
Life Expectancy
Structural Racism or Structural Discrimination
Inequities are built into the key systems of a society, such as the educational, legal, employment, housing, and health care systems.
Structural Racism
How many steps are there in the Community Action Model (CAM)?
5
Identify the problem
Assess the problem
Analyze findings
Identify and implement and advocacy action
Implement the action plan
communication skills; interpersonal skills; knowledge base about the community, health issues, and available services; service coordination skills; capacity-building skills; advocacy skills; teaching skills; organizational skills
Give two examples of who could qualify for Medicaid
(Low income children, parents of these children, pregnant women, seniors, and persons with disabilities)
Give an example of what CHWs can do to promote health equality in our community.
Answers may vary
Alternative or Complementary Medicine
Western or biomedical practices are integrated and provided along with one or more other health traditions (such as Ayurvedic, chiropractic, acupuncture, or Chinese medicine).
Complementary Medicine
List 3 qualities and/or skills that a CHW would have to support community organizing
Answers will vary:
(commitment to social justice, ability to develop relationships, listen to concerns and experiences, teamwork skills, etc.)