(1) The disorder causes cognitive decline and memory
impairment, behavioral and psychiatric problems and loss of
the ability to care for oneself or a related disorder,
including vascular dementia, dementia with lewy bodies,
frontotemporal lobar degeneration or mixed dementia.
(2) The disorder is severe enough to interfere with work
or social activities and requires CONTINUOUS care or
supervision.
"Certified registered nurse practitioner." A registered
nurse licensed in this Commonwealth who is certified by the
State Board of Nursing in a particular clinical specialty area.
"Clinical nurse specialist." A registered nurse licensed in
this Commonwealth who is certified by the State Board of Nursing
as a clinical nurse specialist.
"Department." The Department of Health of the Commonwealth.
"Physician." A medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy.
"Physician assistant." An individual who is licensed as a
physician assistant by the State Board of Medicine.
"Primary care workforce." Physicians, physician assistants,
certified registered nurse practitioners and clinical nurse
specialists delivering health care services to adult patients
with the detection, diagnosis, treatment and care planning
referral for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other
dementias OR A RELATED DISORDER.
"Primary care workforce education resources." The resources
established in section 3.
"Toolkit." The Early Detection and Diagnosis of Alzheimer's
Disease and Other Dementias OR A RELATED DISORDER toolkit
established in section 4(a).
Section 3. Primary care workforce education resources.
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