(2) Role of MedTech in CPH Flashcards
Roles of community health workers:
Create ___ between ___ populations and healthcare providers
connections
vulnerable
Roles of community health workers:
Help patients ___ healthcare and social service systems
navigate
Roles of community health workers:
___ care and care transitions for ___ ___
manage
vulnerable populations
Roles of community health workers:
Reduce ___ ___ among patients
social isolation
Roles of community health workers:
Determine ___ and enroll individuals in ___ ___ plans
eligibility
health insurance
Roles of community health workers:
Ensure ___ ___ among healthcare providers serving vulnerable populations
cultural competence
Roles of community health workers:
Educate healthcare providers and stakeholders about ___ ___ ___
community health needs
Roles of community health workers:
Provide ___ appropriate health education on topics related to chronic disease prevention, physical activity, and nutrition
culturally
Roles of community health workers:
Advocate for ___ ___ or communities to receive services and resources to address health needs
underserved individuals
Roles of community health workers:
___ data and ___ information to stakeholders to inform programs and policies
collect
relay
Roles of community health workers:
Provide ___ ___, health screenings, and referrals
informal counseling
Roles of community health workers:
Build ___ ___ to address health issues
community capacity
Roles of community health workers:
Address ___ ___ of health
social determinants
Identify if CHW or RMTs:
Advocacy
CHW
Identify if CHW or RMTs:
Outreach and enrollment
CHW
Identify if CHW or RMTs:
Promotion of health education
RMT
Identify if CHW or RMTs:
Health services (laboratory tests)
RMT
Identify if CHW or RMTs:
Education certification, training
BOTH
Identify if CHW or RMTs:
Proficient in specific health programs
RMT
Identify if CHW or RMTs:
Communication, interpersonal and relationship-building, cultural competence, facilitation, and motivational interviewing
CHW
T/F: CHWs can be selected by the communities
T
T/F: CHWs are not members of the community where they work
F
The Barangay Health Worker’s Benefits and Incentives Act of 1995
RA 7883
An act granting benefits and incentives to accredited BHWs for voluntary health services rendered to the community
RA 7883
Active BHWs as of 2009
196 562
T/F: Medical technologists are required by the PRC to have a continuing professional development
T
