Strategies What Works for Health includes evidence-informed strategies to create communities where everyone can thrive. SORT BY A-ZBest MatchNewest VIEW 102550 6 Strategies Some Evidence Evidence of Ineffectiveness Income Sexual Activity Increase or supplement income Raise the price of alcohol Recruit & retain high quality workforce Access to Care Air and Water Quality Alcohol and Drug Use Education Family and Social Support Clear all Bookmark this strategy Drink special restrictions Limit or ban alcohol establishments from serving alcohol at a reduced price as part of promotions; also called happy hour restrictions Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Alcohol and Drug Use Bookmark this strategy Living wage laws Establish locally mandated wages that are higher than state or federal minimum wage levels Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Income Bookmark this strategy Mentoring for new nurses Pair new nurses with more experienced nurses who act as a resource and provide support as the new nurse establishes her or himself professionally Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Access to Care Bookmark this strategy New Hope Project Provided work supports for low income individuals and families (e.g., job search assistance, transitional jobs, subsidized child care, health insurance, etc.); participants worked at least 30 hours/week Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Income Bookmark this strategy Nurse residency programs Implement programs that continue education, mentoring, and support for novice nurses following graduation Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Access to Care Bookmark this strategy Unemployment insurance (UI) Increase compensation provided to unemployed workers looking for jobs by expanding eligibility, amount, or duration of benefits Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Income
Bookmark this strategy Drink special restrictions Limit or ban alcohol establishments from serving alcohol at a reduced price as part of promotions; also called happy hour restrictions Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Alcohol and Drug Use
Bookmark this strategy Living wage laws Establish locally mandated wages that are higher than state or federal minimum wage levels Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Income
Bookmark this strategy Mentoring for new nurses Pair new nurses with more experienced nurses who act as a resource and provide support as the new nurse establishes her or himself professionally Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Access to Care
Bookmark this strategy New Hope Project Provided work supports for low income individuals and families (e.g., job search assistance, transitional jobs, subsidized child care, health insurance, etc.); participants worked at least 30 hours/week Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Income
Bookmark this strategy Nurse residency programs Implement programs that continue education, mentoring, and support for novice nurses following graduation Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Access to Care
Bookmark this strategy Unemployment insurance (UI) Increase compensation provided to unemployed workers looking for jobs by expanding eligibility, amount, or duration of benefits Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Income