RAPID Model

The RAPID Model developed by ASU researchers from GCAHR along with partners from the EHF and HFIN provides a flexible framework for community health workers to reach and adapt to underserved and vulnerable communities.

From 2020 to 2023, ASU researchers and the Equality Health Foundation developed the RAPID Model, which engaged community health workers and community leaders to address barriers in COVID-19 testing in Arizona.

They identified underserved and vulnerable areas and organized events to provide essential support services. The community health workers played a crucial role in reaching majority Spanish-speaking communities.

The RAPID Model has adapted to the needs of communities across Arizona and has strengthened the state’s response to future public health challenges.

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From 2020 to 2023, over 7,000 people were tested under the RAPID Model:

12^%

tested positive for COVID-19

24^%

were referred to social service organizations by the community health workers

37^%

RAPID Model

From 2020 to 2023, over 7,000 people were tested under the RAPID Model:

tested positive for COVID-19

were referred to social service organizations by the community health workers

only received their results because of the community health workers