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New CCS communication policy limits after-hours texting for Ashland County staff
Summary
The committee reviewed CCS policy updates including a new communication policy that clarifies Ashland County staff will not use texting or emailing for participant contacts because they lack county-issued phones; Bayfield County staff will continue to use county-issued phones. The change was presented July 14, 2026.
Julie Winter presented the CCS Policy updates and highlighted the communication policy difference between Ashland and Bayfield County programs, saying the "most notably the no texting and emailing policy that Ashland County has." She explained the restriction is tied to Ashland staff not being issued county cell phones, while Bayfield County staff have county-issued phones and different procedures.
The committee discussed participant disclosures that will inform members there is no after-hours texting and sought clarification about work versus personal phone usage; Jo Beth and Shannon emphasized clarifying that work phones are for work use only. Julie indicated the communication policy will be included in the cross-county resource document intended as a one-stop reference for providers who work in both counties.
