AB 337 — Creates programs related to dementia. (BDR 38-456)

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Within the limits of legislative appropriations and any - *AB337**AB337_R1* – 2 – other money available for this purpose, section 1 requires the Division to:

and (3) create plans of care for patients with dementia, using telehealth when if established, toto: employ or contract with community health workers who specializek, in dementia care for the provision of certain services.

(1) employ or contract with community health workers whotwork, if specialize in dementia care for the provision of certain services;

and (2) contract with community-based organizations for the provision of certain other services, including crisis intervention and support services for persons diagnosed with dementia and their families and caregivers.

- *AB337**AB337_R1* – 3 – (3) Providing training to governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations that provide services to persons with dementia;

- *AB337**AB337_R1* – 4 – (2) Diagnose dementia in patients referred to the clinics by providers of primary care;

(c) Contract with community-based organizations to:

(1) Develop and provide crisis intervention services for persons diagnosed with dementia and their families and caregivers, including, without limitation, providing initial crisis response and crisis stabilization services;

(2) Provide long-term care for persons diagnosed with dementia who exhibit behavioral problems;

and (3) Proactively support persons diagnosed with dementia and their families and caregivers to ensure the highest quality of life possible and to enable persons diagnosed with dementia to remain in their own homes or with family and avoid placement in a facility for long-term care by, without limitation:

(I) Providing information, assistance, education and support to persons diagnosed with dementia and their families and caregivers;

(II) Facilitating the development of communities in this State where persons diagnosed with dementia may remain safe and active;

(III) Providing training to governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations that provide services to persons diagnosed with dementia;

and (IV) Raising awareness of and developing community support for persons diagnosed with dementia and their families and caregivers.

- *AB337_R1* – 5 – (a) “Community health worker” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 449.0027.

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