Missouri HB511: Establishes a dementia services coordinator as a full-time position within the department of health and senior services

What the bill says

To amend chapter 192, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to a dementia services coordinator. Section A. Chapter 192, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 192.2155, to read as follows: 192.2155. 1. The division of senior and disability services within the department of health and senior services shall establish a dementia services coordinator as a fulltime position. 2. The dementia services coordinator (2) CoordinateinformationresourcesaffectingMissourianslivingwithdementia and their caregivers. Such coordination shall include, but not be limi.

From the amended text:

To amend chapter 192, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to a dementia services coordinator. Section A. Chapter 192, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 192.2155, to read as follows: 192.2155. 1. The division of senior and disability services within the department of health and senior services shall establish a dementia services coordinator as a fulltime position. 2. The dementia services coordinator (2) CoordinateinformationresourcesaffectingMissourianslivingwithdementia and their caregivers. Such coordination shall include, but not be limited to: (a) Using dementia-related data to coordinate ways to improve public health outcomesandservicedelivery forpersonswith Alzheimer'sdisease or related dementia; (b) Establishing and maintaining relationships with other agencies, providers, andorganizationswithinthestateinordertomeettheneedsofaffectedpopulationsand prevent the duplication of services; (c) Supporting the provision of dementia-specific staff training across all relevant state agencies, including law enforcement, the department of health and senior services, and other organizations; and (d) Recommending strategies to improve coordination of dementia-related services and resources provided by public and private entities; EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language. HCS HBs 511 & 1335 (3) Streamline all applicable state government services to increase efficiency and improve the quality of care in residential, …