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DE SCR37
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/28/2017
Primary Sponsor
Nicole Poore
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AI Summary
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Presents joint findings and recommendations from the Delaware Center for Health Innovation and Department of Health and Social Services regarding Community Health Workers (CHWs)
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Establishes six recommendations for integrating CHWs into Delaware's healthcare workforce: a certification program, certification board, curriculum development committee, two entry points for training, financing mechanism, and further considerations for deployment and tracking
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Recognizes CHWs as key strategy to address healthcare shortages, improve chronic disease management, link clinical and community services, reduce healthcare costs, and address social determinants of health
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Supports creation of entry-level healthcare jobs with livable wages and advancement opportunities to achieve economic, workforce development, and health improvement goals
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Affirms implementation of recommendations with forthcoming legislation will enable CHWs to better coordinate with current healthcare system and reduce costs
Legislative Description
Presenting The Delaware Center For Health Innovation And The Delaware Department Of Health And Social Services Findings And Reported Recommendations Regarding Community Health Workers.
Last Action
Passed In House by Voice Vote
7/2/2017