SR 115 Summary

• Department of Health requested to provide analysis and recommendations on establishing a certification process, oversight board, and reimbursement process for community health workers by twenty days prior to the Regular Session of 2021.

• Department urged to analyze existing state policies on community health worker certification and study the feasibility of designating a state agency or community health workers association for oversight.

• Department instructed to recommend legislation supporting certification and propose best practices including contract language and budget management policies.

• Department encouraged to evaluate nine competency standards for certification including oral and written communication, cultural competency, advocacy skills, health literacy, ethics knowledge, and health information technology competency.

• Department requested to consult with state departments, agencies, and community stakeholders when developing recommendations.