COVID COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROJECT

Table of contents



1 Executive Summary 

2 Introduction

5 CCP Project Strategies

6 Strategy #1: Partnerships to Reach Diverse Communities

7 Strategy #2: Building CHW Capacity

10 Strategy #3: Community Access to Testing & the Vaccine

12 Strategy #4: Addressing Social Needs

16 Strategy #5: Community Outreach & Education

17 Strategy #6: Understanding Community Experiences & Health Disparities

23 CCP Project Moving Forward 

24 Appendix

Executive Summary

The COVID Community Partnership (CCP) project aims to address disparities in COVID-19 related health outcomes among under-resourced communities in Utah. The CCP project employs community health workers (CHWs) from diverse communities by partnering with community-based organizations (CBOs) and local health departments (LHDs) to incorporate CHWs into the COVID-19 emergency response.



CHWs are involved in many different activities for the CCP project. Individuals who indicate they need help with basic needs during the contract tracing process are provided with education. CHWs also conduct a comprehensive social determinants of health (SDOH) screening to identify specific areas of need. CHWs then connect individuals to resources for basic needs, assist with adherence to public health protocols, and ultimately reduce the spread of COVID-19 among disproportionately affected groups.

"The CCP project employs community health workers (CHWs) from diverse communities by partnering with community-based organizations (CBOs) and local health departments (LHDs) to incorporate CHWs into the COVID-19 emergency response".

The CCP project was created in 2020 and to date has been operationalized in three phases. In 2020 with Phases 1 and 2, the CCP project partnered with COVID-19 testing sites to increase accessibility in communities experiencing health disparities. Through July 2021 with Phase 3, the project transitioned to focus on supporting equitable vaccine distribution efforts and combating misinformation.