192.2155. Dementia services coordinator, duties. — 1. The division of senior and disability services within the department of health and senior services shall establish a dementia services coordinator as a full-time position.
2. The dementia services coordinator shall:
(1) Evaluate the coordination of dementia services within this state;
(2) Coordinate information resources affecting Missourians living with dementia and their caregivers. Such coordination shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) Using data to improve dementia service delivery for persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia;
(b) Establishing and maintaining 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) 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;
(3) Streamline all applicable state government services to increase efficiency and improve access to dementia services;
(4) Identify any duplicated services;
(5) Identify grant opportunities to expand the scope of dementia services and apply for appropriate grant opportunities;
(6) Complete other duties relevant to supporting policy development 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; and
(8) Monitor data concerning the impact of dementia in Missouri.
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(L. 2026 H.B. 2372)