The department, in consultation with the Department of Aging
and other public or private organizations with expertise in
cognitive decline, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias,
shall establish education resources to assist the primary care
workforce with the detection, diagnosis, treatment and care
planning referral for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and
other dementias. At a minimum, the primary care workforce
education resources shall include all of the following related
to Alzheimer's disease and other dementias:
(1) The importance of and value of early detection and
timely diagnosis.
(2) Increasing understanding and awareness of early
signs and symptoms.
(3) Person-centered care delivery.
(4) Cultural competency.
(5) Use of validated cognitive assessment tools to
detect cognitive decline as part of the annual Medicare
Wellness Visit or other annual physical examination.
(6) Sources of clinical practice guidelines and tools.
(7) Effective care planning, including treatment
options, support and services, long-term care options,
financial planning, advanced directives and care
coordination, at all stages of dementia, including
appropriate counseling and referral.
Section 4. Early Detection and Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease
and Other Dementias toolkit.
(a) Establishment.--The department shall establish and
maintain an Early Detection and Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease
and Other Dementias toolkit. The toolkit, at a minimum, shall
provide all of the following:
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