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D. All early intervention service providers certified by the EOHHS shall implement a standard direct referral process as outlined in the Rhode Island Certification Standards which permits families and community-based agencies to refer infants and toddlers directly to programs for screening, evaluation and assessment to determine eligibility for EIS. E. Referrals will be made by primary referral sources (i.e., hospitals, physicians, parents, child care centers, LEAs, public health facilities, other social service agencies and other health care providers) within seven (7) working days after the child is identified. F. All children under the age of three who are involved in a substantiated case of child abuse or neglect or are identified as affected by illegal substance abuse or withdrawal symptoms resulting from prenatal drug exposure shall be referred to EI. G. The EOHHS shall establish and implement a public awareness program that focuses on the early identification of infants and toddlers with disabilities and provides information to parents of infants and toddlers through primary referral sources. Information is made available to families and the general public as well as primary referral sources. 1.12 Comprehensive System of Personnel Development A. The EOHHS shall establish and implement a comprehensive system of personnel development including training paraprofessionals, and primary referral sources with respect to the basic components of early intervention and training personnel to coordinate transition services for infants and toddlers with disabilities. Functions of the Rhode Island Comprehensive System of Personnel Development shall include: 1. Recruitment and retention of qualified personnel; 2. Increased workforce capacity; 3. Professional development and technical assistance for the current workforce; 4. Implementation of evidence based practices; 5. Leadership development across the Rhode Island Early Intervention systems. 1.13 System of Payments A. The Rhode Island Early Intervention system of payments includes a combination of state and federal funds and the use of public and private insurance. Early Intervention is a state-required benefit for all insurance plans issued in Rhode