The Swasthya Sakhi will serve as a link between the community and the healthcare system, supporting individuals and families in accessing appropriate healthcare services. The role involves community outreach, basic health screening and awareness, facilitating telemedicine consultations, supporting referrals, follow-up of patients, and promoting healthy behaviors.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Community Outreach & Engagement
- Conduct regular household and community visits.
- Build trust and maintain positive relationships with community members.
- Identify individuals and families who may require healthcare support.
- Create awareness about available health services.
- Encourage timely care-seeking and preventive healthcare practices.

2. Basic Health Screening & Identification
- Support basic health assessments as per the program's approved protocols.
- Identify common health concerns and potential warning signs.
- Record relevant patient information accurately.
- Recognize situations requiring immediate medical attention and escalate appropriately.

3.



Telemedicine Support – Arogyapath 2.0
- Help community members access healthcare through the Arogyapath WhatsApp pathway.
- Support patient registration and collection of required information.
- Assist patients in connecting with healthcare providers through audio/video consultations.
- Ensure patients are comfortable and understand the consultation process.
- Support communication between the patient and healthcare provider when required.
- Help patients understand the next steps advised by the healthcare provider.

4. Referral & Follow-up
- Facilitate referrals to appropriate health facilities when advised.
- Explain referral instructions to patients and family members.
- Follow up with referred patients to understand whether they accessed the recommended care.
- Track referral completion and follow-up requirements.
- Escalate urgent or high-risk cases immediately according to program protocols.

5. Documentation & R

📌 Community Health Worker (Lohardaga)
🏢 Intelehealth
📍 Lohardaga