ILCHWA committees have has been hosting monthly Workforce Development, CHW Curriculum, and Certification and Financing/Reimbursement Meetings. Different committees are working on developing and solidifying a curriculum for training and certifying CHWs, and seeking ways for sustainable financing and reimbursement. The topics of the meetings include:
- Defining what a CHW is, their roles, and responsibilities
- Developing a comprehensive CHW curriculum for training and certification
- Establishing a certification process and protocols
- Researching and collaborating on sustainable funding and reimbursement strategies for CHWs in IL