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This resolution requests the Hawaii Department of Health to establish a comprehensive task force aimed at developing minimum professional standards for community health worker training programs. The resolution recognizes community health workers as trusted community members who help navigate complex healthcare systems and improve health outcomes, particularly for individuals with chronic diseases. The proposed task force would include representatives from diverse stakeholders such as county-level community health workers, public health institutes, housing authorities, healthcare associations, educational institutions, and community-based organizations. The task force is specifically requested to identify training program standards and submit a report with recommendations and potential legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2026 Regular Session. The resolution emphasizes the importance of addressing social determinants of health and leveraging community health workers' unique ability to bridge gaps in healthcare access and understanding. By convening this task force, the resolution seeks to establish more structured and professional training pathways for community health workers, ultimately aiming to improve health literacy and service delivery across Hawaii.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=12&year=2025