71-568. Dementia services coordinator; appointment; duties.
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The department shall appoint a dementia services coordinator who shall:
(1)Serve as a referral point for linking families caring for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia with supportive services and resources;
(2)Provide information, counseling, education, and referral about services and programs, including safe, secure environments that support individuals and families dealing with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia;
(3)Collect and monitor data related to the impact of Alzheimer's disease and other dementia on residents of this state;
(4)Evaluate the needs of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia and their caregivers and identify the services, resources, and policies required to address such needs;
(5)Recommend strategies for coordination of services and resources among agencies involved in the delivery of services to individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia;
(6)Monitor and assist development and implementation of the state plan for meeting the needs of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia and their caregivers;
(7)Recommend policies, legislation, and funding necessary to implement the state plan for meeting the needs of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia and their caregivers;
(8)Increase awareness and create dementia-specific training to facilitate access to quality coordinated care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia in the most integrated setting; and
(9)Organize community stakeholders and resources to identify proactive and effective solutions.