Reducing Re-Hospitalizations and Emergency Department Use in Urban Heart Failure Patients
Self-paced
1 credit
Full course description
Description
This training module examines the impact of Community Health Workers (CHWs) on reducing rehospitalizations, emergency department (ED) visits, and inpatient costs for low-socioeconomic urban patients with heart failure (HF). Participants will explore the outcomes of weekly CHW visits, the effectiveness of these interventions in improving health outcomes, and their potential as a cost-effective solution to healthcare disparities in underserved populations.
Target Audience
Healthcare professionals, policymakers, community health advocates, and researchers focused on health disparities, heart failure management, and healthcare system efficiency.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Describe the role of CHWs in supporting patients with heart failure.
- Analyze the effectiveness of CHW interventions in reducing healthcare utilization.
- Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of CHW-led programs in underserved communities.
- Discuss the potential of CHW programs to address health disparities in urban, low-socioeconomic populations.