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Building Success for the Community Health Worker

10 minutes Posted Oct 21, 2024 at 2:00 pm.

– 02:24] The moment Vanessa realized that a community health worker model could make a significant difference in managing chronic illnesses

– 03:58] Gaining buy-in from stakeholders

– 05:23] Initial challenges you faced when trying to implement the community health worker model and overcoming them

– 07:17] Most effective strategies fostering trust between the community health worker and the patients

– 08:32] Data collected and analyzed to demonstrate the worth and sustainability of the program

– 09:47] Advice for other organizations looking to build a successful community health worker model

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Chronic illnesses present a significant challenge to our healthcare system, straining resources and impacting patient quality of life. One innovative approach to tackling this issue is the community health worker model, a strategy that empowers individuals to take control of their health and navigate complex healthcare systems more effectively.

Today, we are exploring the creation of the model and how to create sustainability. Vanessa Saylor, systems director of health equity at Main Line Health in Philadelphia joins us to discuss her work on building the community health worker model.

Guests:

Vanessa Saylor, Ed.D, MSW, LSW, CCM

System Director, Health Equity

Main Line Health

Host:

Margaret Rudisill, RN, BSN, MS-HQS

Senior PI Program Director

Vizient

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