The center shall:

(1) initiate the development of systems which coordinate the delivery of programs and services;

(2) facilitate the coordination and integration of research, program development, planning, and quality assurance;

(3) identify potential users of services and gaps in the service delivery system and expand methods and resources to enhance statewide services;

(4) serve as a resource for education, research, and training and provide information and referral services;

(5) provide technical assistance for the development of support groups and other local initiatives to serve individuals, families, and caregivers;

(6) recommend public policy concerning Alzheimer's disease and related disorders to state policymakers;

(7) submit an annual report to the Chairman of the Medical Affairs Committee of the Senate and the Chairman of the Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives in addition to publishing the report on the Governor's website;

(8) facilitate the coordination and integration of educational initiatives for health care providers on the importance and value of early detection and timely diagnosis of cognitive impairment, validated cognitive assessment tools, and increasing understanding and awareness of early warning signs of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia and how to reduce the risk of cognitive decline.

HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 326, Section 1; 2012 Act No. 218, Section 1, eff June 7, 2012; 2018 Act No. 261 (S.107), Pt I, Section 17, eff January 1, 2019; 2019 Act No. 20 (S.205), Section 1, eff April 26, 2019.

Effect of Amendment

2018 Act No. 261, Section 17, in (7), substituted "Governor's website" for "Lieutenant Governor's website".

2019 Act No. 20, Section 1, added (8), providing for an additional duty to facilitate and coordinate early detection educational initiatives for health care providers.