Section 25-43-905 - Dementia services coordinator(a) The Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services shall establish a Dementia Services Coordinator as a full-time position.(b) The Dementia Services Coordinator shall:(1) Evaluate the coordination of dementia services within this state;(2) Coordinate information resources affecting Arkansans living with dementia and their caregivers, including without limitation:(A) Use dementia-related data to coordinate ways to improve public health outcomes and service delivery of persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia;(B) Establish and maintain relationships with other agencies, providers, and organizations within the state in order to meet the needs of affected populations and prevent the duplication of services;(C) Support the provision of dementia-specific staff training across all relevant state agencies, including law enforcement, the Department of Human Services, and other organizations; and(D) Recommend strategies to improve coordination of dementia-related services and resources provided by public and private entities;(3) Streamline all applicable state government services to increase efficiency and improve the quality of care in residential and home- and community-based settings;(4) Identify: (A) Any duplicated services; and(B) Grant opportunities to expand the scope of services for persons living with dementia and their caregivers and apply for the grant opportunities;(5) Complete other duties relevant to supporting policy development and implementation to enhance the quality of life for persons affected by dementia and their caregivers;(6) Promote public and professional awareness and education of dementia and access to needed services and programs; and(7) Collect and monitor data concerning the impact of dementia in Arkansas.Added by Act 2023, No. 682,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.