Public Health Law Blog Archive

The story of Nurse Kaci Hickox, who famously fought quarantine attempts after returning from Seirra Leone, is a cautionary tale for those charged with protecting the public’s health from infectious diseases like Ebola.

Community Health Workers (CHWs) play critical to health care and social services delivery, but defining their role in the health care system has always been a challenge. CHW credentialing initiatives help to address issues by establishing quality standards of knowledge and performance, and by creating a cohesive occupational identity.