CHW
What does CHW stand for?
Community Health Worker
What does HS stand?
Head Start- serves children 3-5 yrs old
Parental Consent is required for health services?
Yes
What is the social distance requirement?
6 ft
What does LACOE stand for?
Los Angeles County Office Of Education
What is another name for community health worker?
Promotora, Lay Health Worker, Outreach Educator, Peer Health Educator
What year did Head Start begin and by whom?
In January of 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared The War on Poverty in his State of the Union speech.
What health screenings are to be completed within 45 days?
Vision, hearing, height, weights
Are face coverings required?
yes
What is the name of the executive Director?
Keesha Woods
What are qualities of a community health worker?
Honest, respectful, patient, kind, motivated and committed
What age group does EHS serve?
Early Head Start- services infants and toddlers- ages 0- up to 3
What type of screenings are to be completed within 90 days?
Dental, blood works- hemoglobin, lead
How many seconds are required for handwashing?
20
What does PC stand for and what is it?
Policy Council -made up of 51% parents and community partners- provides oversight for HS
Where are typical jobs found for community health workers?
Hospitals, Community Health Centers, Head Start
What is the benefit of HS?
Children are given a Head Start, Comprehensive services, to prepare for kindergarten.
Immunizations are required within 30 days for licensing?
True- completes immunization card
What does clean mean?
Physically remove all visible dirt, dust and contamination or stains from the surface.
The friction of cleaning removes most germs and exposes any remaining germs to the effects of a sanitizer or disinfectant used later
How many delegate agencies does LACOE serve?
13
What are the specific requirements to complete this CHW certification?
68 Hours
28 hours lecture, journal assignments, homework assignment, presentations, attend coordinators meeting, interview promotora, attend class
40 Field- hours
What services are provided in HS?
Health, nutrition, education, mental health, health, disabilities, parent engagement, family and community engagement
Does Head Start provides medication at school?
Yes- with parental consent, physicians authorization, parent authorization, medication log and tracking, training of staff
What is the difference between sanitize and disinfecting?
Sanitize- To reduce germs on inanimate surfaces to levels considered safe by public health codes or regulations
Disinfect- To destroy or inactivate most germs on any inanimate object, but not bacterial spores
How many regions does LACOE have?
6