Community Health Worker how-to
How to Conduct a Home Visit
Visits show what’s really happening.
Quick answer
Visits show what’s really happening. In short: schedule; share; introduce, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Schedule and confirm.
Share your plan with your team.
Introduce yourself warmly.
Review health goals.
Identify barriers.
Document and follow up.
Safety reminders for community health workers
- Share your schedule for home visits
- Trust your instincts
- Follow infection control
- Protect privacy
Key terms
CHW · Social determinants of health · Patient navigation · Outreach · Health literacy · Chronic disease: see the full community health worker glossary.