Developing CHW Standards in Montana
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Working together to create a CHW definition, scope of practice,
code of ethics and recommended training requirements for Montana.
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If you miss a meeting, please try to read the minutes or watch the
recording before the next meeting
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Read any uploaded resource materials before the meetings
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Be prepared to use your voice and make decisions
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Approach the work with care, honesty, and empathy. Use
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Take responsibility for and respect the conversations you
participate in.
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Respect the confidentiality and personal wishes of other members.
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Bring questions, concerns, or feedback to the meetings to
be discussed.
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Reach out to Emma Simuns for support
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Differences in definitions are around cultural competency, advocacy, and behavior
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CHR & Promotores under the community health worker umbrella that reflect the
diverse communities served
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Some states include titles specific to certain health issues or populations
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HIV Peer Counselor
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Violence Prevention Professional in California.
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2008 Definition by The American Association of Community Health
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Adopted or adapted by many states to fit their needs
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Differences focus around cultural humility, legal obligations, and
conflict of interest
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All emphasis honesty, confidentiality, cultural humility and
building trust within community served
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Typically housed within public health departments and advised by a
CHW committee or association
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Advisory boards usually have CHW representation, some with
majority CHW representation
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Some states have private boards that oversee certification of CHWs &
aligned fields such as:
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Peer support
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Doulas
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Prevention specialists
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Multiple pathways to certification:
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Experience
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Training
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Apprenticeships
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Grandfathering process
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Background checks are required by South Dakota & Oregon while other
states leave background checks up to CHW employers
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Reciprocity of certification between states varies
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Commonalities:
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Emphasis on training & experience
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Many certification requirements are tailored and tied to Medicaid
reimbursement
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Organizational structures & funding vary
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Paid staff or volunteers
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Advisory Board
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Grants, 501(c)3 status
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Common goals of:
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Collaboration
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Training
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Advocacy
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Community Engagement
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Any questions about the process?
If any questions come up before the next meeting, please
reach out to us by email at
emma.simuns@umontana.umt.edu.
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May 23, 2024
Collaborative efforts to define CHW roles, ethics, and training requirements in Montana through discussions on definitions, scope, and code of ethics. Explore differences in titles like HIV Peer Counselors and Violence Prevention Professionals, emphasizing cultural humility and advocacy.
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May 9, 2024 May 9, 2024 Community Health Community Health Worker Committee Worker Committee Working together to create a CHW definition, scope of practice, code of ethics and recommended training requirements for Montana.
Introductions Introductions Name Pronouns Organization/Job Title Location/City Ice Breaker: What's the most adventurous thing you've ever done?
Group Expectations Group Expectations Do your best to come prepared to the meeting, but know we'd rather you show up even if you don't have time to prepare If you miss a meeting, please try to read the minutes or watch the recording before the next meeting Read any uploaded resource materials before the meetings Be prepared to use your voice and make decisions
Ground Rules Ground Rules Approach the work with care, honesty, and empathy. Use each interaction to build community. Take responsibility for and respect the conversations you participate in. Respect the confidentiality and personal wishes of other members. Bring questions, concerns, or feedback to the meetings to be discussed. Reach out to Emma Simuns for support
Agenda Agenda Open Forum
CHW Definitions CHW Definitions Differences in definitions are around cultural competency, advocacy, and behavior change CHR & Promotores under the community health worker umbrella that reflect the diverse communities served Some states include titles specific to certain health issues or populations HIV Peer Counselor Violence Prevention Professional in California.
Code of Ethics Code of Ethics 2008 Definition by The American Association of Community Health Workers Adopted or adapted by many states to fit their needs Differences focus around cultural humility, legal obligations, and conflict of interest All emphasis honesty, confidentiality, cultural humility and building trust within community served
Board Oversight Board Oversight Typically housed within public health departments and advised by a CHW committee or association Advisory boards usually have CHW representation, some with majority CHW representation Some states have private boards that oversee certification of CHWs & aligned fields such as: Peer support Doulas Prevention specialists
CHW Certification CHW Certification Multiple pathways to certification: Experience Training Apprenticeships Grandfathering process Background checks are required by South Dakota & Oregon while other states leave background checks up to CHW employers Reciprocity of certification between states varies Commonalities: Emphasis on training & experience Many certification requirements are tailored and tied to Medicaid reimbursement
CHW Associations CHW Associations Organizational structures & funding vary Paid staff or volunteers Advisory Board Grants, 501(c)3 status Common goals of: Collaboration Training Advocacy Community Engagement
Questions? Questions? Any questions about the process? If any questions come up before the next meeting, please reach out to us by email at emma.simuns@umontana.umt.edu.
Thank you! Thank you! May 23, 2024
