Alzheimer's State Plan Task Force
, MO
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Authority:
Chapter 191.116
Department:
Health and Senior Services
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The task force shall assess all state programs that address Alzheimer's disease and update and maintain an integrated state plan to overcome the challenges caused by Alzheimer's disease. The state plan shall include implementation steps and recommendations for priority actions based on this assessment.
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The task force shall continue to meet at the request of the chair and at a minimum of one time annually for the purpose of evaluating the implementation and impact of the task force recommendations and shall provide annual supplemental report updates on the findings to the governor and the general assembly.
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Details on Members
Total members:
21
Appointed members:
15
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Members shall serve on the task force without compensation.
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Senate Consent Required:
Yes
Members
Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe
lieutenant governor, or his or her designee, who shall serve as chair of the task force
Director Paula F. Nickelson
director of the department of health and senior services
Director Robert J. Knodell
director of the department of social services
Director Valerie Huhn
director of the department of mental health
Representative Don Mayhew
member of the house of representatives to be appointed by the speaker of the house
Term begins: Sep 13, 2021
Senator Elaine Gannon
member of the senate to be appointed by the president pro tempore
Term begins: Sep 20, 2021
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early-stage Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia
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family caregiver of a person with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia
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licensed physician with experience in the diagnosis, treatment, and research of Alzheimer's disease
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office of state ombudsman for long-term care facility residents
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residential long-term care
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home care profession
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adult day services profession
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area agencies on aging
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expertise in minority health
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law enforcement community
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department of higher education and workforce development with knowledge of workforce training
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voluntary health organizations in Alzheimer's disease care, support, and research 1
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voluntary health organizations in Alzheimer's disease care, support, and research 2
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licensed skilled nursing facilities
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Missouri veterans' homes