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HI SR112
Resolution
Status
3/11/2022
Primary Sponsor
Jarrett Keohokalole
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AI Summary
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Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities comprised approximately 21% of Hawaii's population but accounted for over 50% of COVID-19 cases in 2020 and approximately 30% in 2021-2022.
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Department of Health created Team 6B in October 2020 to provide contact tracing and outreach to Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities using culturally appropriate engagement and primary languages.
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Team 6B successfully reduced cases in Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities through educational webinars, testing and vaccination pods with social support services, and improved data collection and disaggregation.
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Department of Health is urged to employ Team 6B as permanent staff, hire additional members from Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities, and continue recruitment efforts to address health inequities and improve access to culturally relevant health programs.
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Department of Health is requested to create a diverse hiring plan and submit a progress report to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2023 Regular Session convenes.
Legislative Description
Urging The Department Of Health To Employ The Team 6b Contact Tracing Team As Permanent Staff And Hire Other Members From The Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Communities In An Effort To Address The Health Inequities That Exist And Create Better Access To Culturally Relevant Programs For Native Hawaiians And Pacific Islanders.
DOH
Last Action
Referred to HTH.
3/16/2022