CESSA Training and Education Subcommittee Meeting - Approved Minutes 6/27/2023

CESSA Subcommittee for Training and Education June 27, 2023, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Meeting Minutes - Approved by Members 09/12/2023

Call to Order/Roll Call

  • Meeting called to order by Cindy Barbera-Brelle at 10:30 am (via Zoom)
  • Approval of Minutes (6/13 meeting)
  • Members Present: Greg Atteberry (Designee for Ashley Thoele) - present and approved; Michelle Churchey (Designee for Blanca Campos) - present and approved; Cindy Barbera-Brelle - present and approved; Pooja Nagpal - present and approved; Tanya Cooley (Designee for David Albert) - present and approved

Old Business (Dr. Solomon)

  • In the process of finalizing credentials for 911, 988, and 590 responders.
  • Definition: Credentials include training time required, certifications, licenses, or educational certificates
  • 988 Credentials
    • Reviewed credentials in May & June Subcommittee meetings and June SAC meeting.
    • No longer using the title of "Peer Engagement Specialist." The correct title is "Engagement Specialists"
    • CRSS/CPRS
  • Required to complete 100 hours minimum of training within 12 months of hire. Changed from the previous requirement of 18 months to reflect consistency across different programs.
    • Amanda Lake: Suggested including CADC Credentials
      • Tanya: Only certain credentials are able to bill Medicaid. The Certification should be discussed at a higher level.
    • Pooja Nagpal: Asked if the 3-5 years is considered a supervisor. Can you still be a supervisor without having a CRSS?
      • Cindy: Suggested removing the certification to focus on the education requirement.
      • `Pooja: Suggest leaving the 12-month requirement for 0-2 years' experience; but for 3-5 years, they must already have their CRSS.
      • Nanette: Concur with Pooja suggested changes for CRSS & CPRS. Additionally, delete the Certified Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) item.
    • Greg Atteberry: Suggested to swap the Scope of Practice column with the Position 988 years of experience column. The years of experience should be the scope of practice, while the scope of practice should actually be the years of the experience requirement.
    • Terry: We will make the changes
    • Cindy: We will further discuss the 988 changes and recommendations at the next meeting.
  • 590 MCRT Credentials - No changes to the 590 position requirements
    • Will make the same changes regarding years of experience and scope of practice as referenced in the 988 positions.
  • 911 Credentials - Will make the same changes regarding years of experience and scope of practice as the 988 position.
    • Added Telecommunicator/Telecommunicator Supervisor Certification, and Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Certification to <5 years of experience
    • EMDs also need to be licensed through IDPH at all levels
    • Pooja: Asked if 911 will have information on mental health specialists (i.e., living rooms, etc.)
      • Dr. Solomon: we plan on including engagement specialists in their training

New Business (Cindy)

  • We will not be voting since we plan to make significant changes.
  • Dr. Solomon: Asked members if they have any specific topics they think should be included; be sure to email them to Dr. Solomon, Cindy, and Caitlin.

Wrap Up/Next Meetings

  • Second and fourth Tuesday of each month: July 11, July 25, August 8, August 22, September 12, September 26, October 10, October 10, October 24, November 14, November 28, December 12, January 9

Public Comments: No public comments

Adjournment: Cindy asked for a motion to adjourn, and the motion had a consensus by lack of dissent. The meeting adjourned at 11:18 am.