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Arkansas Code Title 25. State Government § 25-43-905. Dementia services coordinator

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services shall establish a Dementia Services Coordinator as a full-time position.

(b) The Dementia Services Coordinator shall:

(1) Evaluate the coordination of dementia services within this state;

(2) Coordinate information resources affecting Arkansans living with dementia and their caregivers, including without limitation:

(A) Use dementia-related data to coordinate ways to improve public health outcomes and service delivery of persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia;

(B) Establish and maintain relationships with other agencies, providers, and organizations within the state in order to meet the needs of affected populations and prevent the duplication of services;

(C) Support the provision of dementia-specific staff training across all relevant state agencies, including law enforcement, the Department of Human Services, and other organizations; and

(D) Recommend strategies to improve coordination of dementia-related services and resources provided by public and private entities;

(3) Streamline all applicable state government services to increase efficiency and improve the quality of care in residential and home- and community-based settings;

(4) Identify:

(A) Any duplicated services; and

(B) Grant opportunities to expand the scope of services for persons living with dementia and their caregivers and apply for the grant opportunities;

(5) Complete other duties relevant to supporting policy development and implementation to enhance the quality of life for persons affected by dementia and their caregivers;

(6) Promote public and professional awareness and education of dementia and access to needed services and programs; and

(7) Collect and monitor data concerning the impact of dementia in Arkansas.

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