Community Health Worker Voluntary Certification Evaluation: Annual Report

Inside Look: Community Health Worker Voluntary Certification in Arizona

This document dives into the details of Arizona's Community Health Worker (CHW) Voluntary Certification process. It outlines the evaluation methods used to assess the program's impact on CHWs, their employers, and the communities they serve.

The information presented here is drawn from the Arizona CHW Voluntary Certification Evaluation's first-year report. It details the measures employed to gauge policy implementation, CHW experiences, and overall program outcomes. You'll find data on factors like CHW motivations for certification, barriers encountered, and early indications of the program's impact on salaries and reimbursement.

CHW Certification: Building a Stronger Workforce?

This brief explores Arizona's CHW Voluntary Certification program's impact on credibility, integrity, and workforce sustainability. It highlights initial successes, alongside challenges that need attention and also includes key questions for further evaluation are included.

Read more to see how certification is impacting CHWs and explore areas for improvement.