Utilizing Community Health Representatives for Improving Diabetes Management

1. Community health representatives (CHR) address social drivers of health such as food security, social integration, and health coverage.

a) True
b) False

2. The CHR model has a proven track record of success and is supported by IHS infrastructure and training.

a) True
b) False

3. The Jicarilla Apache have hired CHR’s to help provide transportation for patients, do home visits, check patients’ vitals, assess homes for fall risks and other hazards, and make referrals as necessary to other resources.

a) True
b) False

4. A community health worker’s scope of practice include(s):

a) Providing culturally appropriate health education
b) Care coordination, case management, and systems navigation
c) Cultural mediation among individuals, communities, and health and social service systems
d) Providing coaching and social support
e) All of the above

5. CHRs are allowed to order and/or deliver a community member’s medication to them.

a) True
b) False

6. The value of CHRs include(s):

a) Being a voice in the community
b) Helping facilitate access to care and resources
c) Fostering a linkage to culturally grounded services
d) Providing engagement at every level of care
e) All of the above

7. Certified community health workers (CHWs) are required to obtain continuing education credits in order to maintain their certification.

a) True
b) False

8. CHRs receive training on the following:

a) Interpersonal skills
b) Social determinants of health
c) Chronic illness and infectious disease
d) Cultural competency
e) All of the above

9. The Indian Health Service has e-learning programs (basic and advanced) for CHRs.

a) True
b) False