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Community Health Workers and the “Pathways” model. The Pathways model is a standardized process that identifies, defines, and resolves an at-risk individual’s needs through one system that tracks outcomes. information, HUB software training and ongoing technical assistance. initiative in Summit County is provided by the Ohio Commission on Minority Health and Ohio Medicaid. Social Services Organizations Columbus Cancer Clinic – a program of LifeCare Alliance Christin Brown, Director 614-437-2840 The CHW’s primary role is to assist in community outreach to underserved populations. The CWH provides education and care coordination to increase access to cancer screening and prevention services. We are working to develop a care pathway for best practice. Our CHW works both in the community and with our Nurse Practitioner in our clinic. Our Community Health Worker went through the OSU School of Nursing CHW training with certification provided by the Ohio Board of Nursing. Performance standards for CHW’s are defined by the Ohio Revised Code section 4723. This is a work in progress for us. We are working in conjunction with Komen to develop a care pathway for best practice. Komen and agency funding through LifeCare Alliance. Research funding opportunities for certification and implementation of care pathways to improve outcomes. The Division of Cancer Prevention and Control’s (DCPC’s) National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NCCCP) provides funds to help states, tribes/tribal organizations, and territories establish coalitions, assess the burden of cancer, determine priorities, and develop and implement comprehensive
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