Establishing voluntary certification of community health workers in Arizona: a policy case study of building a unified workforce

Establishing voluntary certification of community health workers in Arizona: a policy case study of building a unified workforce

Abstract Background Community health workers (CHWs) are widely recognized as essential to addressing disparities in health care delivery and outcomes in US vulnerable populations. In the state of Arizona, the sustainability of the workforce is threatened by low wages, poor job security, and limited...

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Main Authors: Maia Ingram, Samantha Sabo, Floribella Redondo, Yanitza Soto, Kim Russell, Heather Carter, Brook Bender, Jill Guernsey de Zapien
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:Human Resources for Health
Subjects:
Community health worker
Promotoras de salud
Community health representatives
Voluntary certification
Health disparities
Public health workforce
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12960-020-00487-7

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