HB2575 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Relating to the establishment of a full-time Dementia Services Director position.

What is the status of HB2575?

Passed both chambers as of April 12, 2025.

Who sponsored HB2575?

Hall, Walter (R, 058), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2575?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2575&year=2025&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

West Virginia legislation · 2025 Regular Session

West Virginia HB2575: Relating to the establishment of a full-time Dementia Services Director position.

Q: What does HB2575 do?

In its own words: An act to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §16-5R-9, relating to the establishment of a full-time Dementia Services Director position. ARTICLE 5R. THE ALZHEIMER'S SPECIAL CARE STANDARDS ACT. §16-5R-9. Establishment of a Dementia Services Director position. The Department of Health shall establish a Dementia Services Director as a full-time, permanent position. In collaboration with relevant stakeholders and state agencies, the Dementia Services Director (2) Evaluate the coordination of dementia services within this state; (3) Evaluate all a.

Status: Passed both chambers, April 12, 2025

The purpose of this bill is to establish a Dementia Services Director as a full-time permanent position.

What the bill says

An act to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §16-5R-9, relating to the establishment of a full-time Dementia Services Director position. ARTICLE 5R. THE ALZHEIMER'S SPECIAL CARE STANDARDS ACT. §16-5R-9. Establishment of a Dementia Services Director position. The Department of Health shall establish a Dementia Services Director as a full-time, permanent position. In collaboration with relevant stakeholders and state agencies, the Dementia Services Director (2) Evaluate the coordination of dementia services within this state; (3) Evaluate all a.

From the enrolled text, April 12, 2025:

AN ACT to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §16-5R-9, relating to the establishment of a full-time Dementia Services Director position. ARTICLE 5R. THE ALZHEIMER'S SPECIAL CARE STANDARDS ACT. §16-5R-9. Establishment of a Dementia Services Director position. The Department of Health shall establish a Dementia Services Director as a full-time, permanent position. In collaboration with relevant stakeholders and state agencies, the Dementia Services Director (2) Evaluate the coordination of dementia services within this state; (3) Evaluate all applicable state government services and make recommendations to increase efficiency and improve the quality of care in residential and home and community-based settings; (4) 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) Evaluate information and resources affecting West Virginians living with dementia and their caregivers, and (B) Recommend strategies to improve access to and coordination of dementia-related services and resources provided by public and private entities; (6) Complete other duties relevant to supporting policy development and implementation to enhance the quality of life for persons affected by dementia and their caregivers; (7) Promote public and professional awareness and education of dementia and access to needed services and programs; (8) Collect and monitor dementia-related data to coordinate ways …

West Virginia HB2575: Relating to the establishment of a full-time Dementia Services Director position.

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