Date of Award
Spring 2019
Document Type
Capstone
Degree Name
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Department
Public Health
First Advisor
Judith Tupper
Second Advisor
Ben Hummel
Third Advisor
Kalie Hess
Keywords
Maine Community Health Worker Initiative, MECHWI, Community Health Worker, certification system
Abstract
Executive Summary
The following report was developed to inform the Maine Community Health Worker Initiative (MECHWI) on the processes used by five other states to create a Community Health Worker (CHW) certification system. An assessment of the current situation in Maine as it pertains to certification development was also conducted and a set of recommendations to guide the MECWHI in furthering CHW certification efforts is provided. In summary, the processes used to develop a CHW certification system in Massachusetts, Oregon, Texas, Rhode Island and Indiana tended to involve the following activities: outreach to CHWs and CHW employers, engagement of key advocacy stakeholders, research on CHW roles and core competencies, development of policy at the state level, and formalization of certification requirements and training. Based on findings the following recommendations should be considered by the MECHWI.
Recommended Citation
Gaewsky, Lyvia, "Recommendations for Creating a Certification System for Community Health Workers in Maine" (2019). Muskie School Capstones and Dissertations. 161.
https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/muskie_capstones/161
