Field Readiness Brief
When ending a visit isn’t a clear decision.
47 of 84 community health workers described no clear rule for ending a visit early. Separately, 39 of 141 field staff could not reach anyone after 5 pm. HR and operations can review the approved guidance and support route together.
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Key takeaways
- 47 of 84 Community Health Workers described no clear rule for ending a visit early.
- 39 of 141 field staff could not reach anyone after 5 pm.
Insights
- No clear rule for ending a visit47 / 84community health workers
- Support after 5 pm39 / 141field staff
- High comfort in an unsafe home30 / 84community health workers
Transcripts and quotes
“...and I'm thinking, if I leave, am I abandoning her? Does that count as a missed visit? So I texted my supervisor and didn't hear back, it was almost 5. I ended up staying like 20 minutes longer than I should have, trying to calm things down, and then I said I'd come back Monday and I left.”
Response HV-017 · De-identified transcript
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Computer-voiced excerpts
“A clear rule. Like, if this happens, you leave, and it counts as a visit, not a miss. And somebody who actually picks up after 5. Just not my supervisor's cell.”
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Suggested next steps
- Confirm the approved exit rule and recording practice.
- Verify after-hours coverage and the contact route.
Comfort map and numbers by group
| Visit situation | CHWs under 6 months | CHWs 6 to 12 months | CHWs 1 to 3 years | CHWs 3+ years | Nurses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking or drug use in the home | 29%6 / 21 | 38%10 / 26 | 56%15 / 27 | 70%7 / 10 | 61%19 / 31 |
| Someone who seems paranoid or is hearing voices | 33%7 / 21 | 46%12 / 26 | 59%16 / 27 | 70%7 / 10 | 58%18 / 31 |
| A home that feels unsafe | 19%4 / 21 | 31%8 / 26 | 44%12 / 27 | 60%6 / 10 | 52%16 / 31 |
Illustrative campaign. Groups with fewer than 5 people are hidden. Each cell shows its group denominator.
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