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Synopsis As Introduced Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the scope of practice for community health workers is a set of core competencies that include skills and areas of knowledge that are essential to bringing about expanded health in diverse communities and to reduce health disparities. Sets forth core competencies for effective community health workers as members of health teams. Provides that within 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Director of Public Health shall establish and appoint the Illinois Community Health Worker Advisory Board. Provides that the Board shall propose to the Department leadership the training and certification processes for community health workers and that the Board shall also advise the Department, the Governor, and the General Assembly on all matters that impact the effective work of community health workers. Sets forth provisions concerning Board membership. Provides that the Board shall develop a plan for the certification process of community health workers.
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the introduced bill with the following changes. Deletes the provision that the scope of practice for community health workers is a set of core competencies that include skills and areas of knowledge that are essential to bringing about expanded health in diverse communities and to reduce health disparities. Provides instead that the core competencies of a community health worker include skills and areas of knowledge that are essential to bringing about expanded health and wellness in diverse communities and to reduce health disparities. Specifies that nothing in the provision concerning the integrated team-based health care, community health workers, and the creation of the Illinois Community Health Worker Advisory Board shall permit a non-certified community health worker to engage in or perform any act or service for which a license issued by a professional licensing board is required. Specifies that the 11 members of the Board are voting members and shall represent different racial and ethnic backgrounds and geographic areas. Requires the Board to develop and submit a proposed plan by December 31, 2014 for the certification process of community health workers to the Director of Public Health, the Governor, and the General Assembly within 9 months after their first meeting. Provides that members of the Board shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of their duties as members of the Board from funds appropriated by the General Assembly for that purpose. Requires the Department of Public Health to provide administrative and staff support to the Board. Dissolves the Board on January 1, 2015. Makes other changes.
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Community Health Worker Advisory Board Act. Establishes the Advisory Board on Community Health Workers and sets forth the membership of the Board. Requires the Department of Public Health to provide administrative and staff support to the Board. Provides that the Board shall consider the core competencies of a community health worker, including skills and areas of knowledge that are essential to bringing about expanded health and wellness in diverse communities and reducing health disparities. Requires the Board to develop a report with its recommendations regarding the certification process of community health workers and sets forth the information to be included in the report. Effective immediately.
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