Low to No Risk

24

Moderate Risk

2

High Risk

3

Extreme Risk

0

• 1Advise clients or community groups on issues related to diagnostic screenings, such as breast cancer screening, pap smears, glaucoma tests, or diabetes screenings.
• 1.2Advise clients or community groups on issues related to improving general health, such as diet or exercise.
• 1.5Advise clients or community groups on issues related to risk or prevention of conditions, such as lead poisoning, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), prenatal substance abuse, or domestic violence.
• 2.2Advise clients or community groups on issues related to sanitation or hygiene, such as flossing or hand washing.
• 1Advise clients or community groups on issues related to self-care, such as diabetes management.
• 0.5Advise clients or community groups on issues related to social or intellectual development, such as education, childcare, or problem solving.
• 1.5Advise clients or community groups to ensure parental understanding of the importance of childhood immunizations and how to access immunization services.
• 0.8Advocate for individual or community health needs with government agencies or health service providers.
• 0.5Attend community meetings or health fairs to understand community issues or build relationships with community members.
• 0.8Conduct home visits for pregnant women, newborn infants, or other high-risk individuals to monitor their progress or assess their needs.
• 2.5Contact clients in person, by phone, or in writing to ensure they have completed required or recommended actions.
• 0.8Identify or contact members of high-risk or otherwise targeted groups, such as members of minority populations, low-income populations, or pregnant women.
• 1.7Identify the particular health care needs of individuals in a community or target area.
• 1.2Interpret, translate, or provide cultural mediation related to health services or information for community members.
• 1.5Monitor nutrition of children, elderly, or other high-risk groups.
• 1.4Provide basic health services, such as first aid.
• 1.2Provide feedback to health service providers regarding improving service accessibility or acceptability.
• 1.6Refer community members to needed health services.
• 0.5Teach appropriate parenting behaviors to individuals or families.
• 1.5Teach classes or otherwise disseminate medical or dental health information to school groups, community groups, or targeted families or individuals, in a manner consistent with cultural norms.
• 1.8Assist families to apply for social services, including Medicaid or Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
• 1.8Collect information from individuals to compile vital statistics about the general health of community members.
• 1.7Develop plans or formal contracts for individuals, families, or community groups to improve overall health.
• 0.5Report incidences of child or elder abuse, neglect, or threats of harm to authorities, as required.

6.9% of Community Health Workers tasks can be automated with AI or robotics