SCS HB 603 -- HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES

This bill requires the Governor to designate the first Tuesday
in March as Alzheimer's Awareness Day to increase the awareness
of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

The bill changes the name of the Department of Health to the
Department of Health and Senior Services and transfers all
authority, powers, and duties of the Division of Aging to the
Department of Health and Senior Services.  The Division of Aging
is required to provide information, training, and technical
assistance related to the needs of individuals with Alzheimer's
disease and related dementias.

The division is required to establish minimum dementia-specific
training requirements for employees delivering care to persons
with Alzheimer's disease or related conditions in skilled
nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities, residential
care facilities, in-home care, adult day care, independent
contractors providing direct care, hospices, and the division by
January 1, 2002.  The bill details the content of the training.

The bill creates a State Board of Senior Services.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated November 26, 2001 at 11:44 am