P.R. Laws tit. 24, § 12002
The Center shall be the central body responsible for the coordination of an assistance plan for persons affected by Alzheimer’s disease which ensures an integral and systematic view of the services rendered to the patient, as well as the orientation offered to his/her relatives.
In order to make enable [sic] the purposes of this chapter and for the best use of the resources invested, the Center shall meet the following objectives:
(a) Identify, study and evaluate all the problems and needs related to Alzheimer’s disease in coordination with the Office of the Advocate for the Elderly, taking into account its magnitude and its impact on the family and the community.
(b) Prepare the guidelines, criteria and procedures of a Services Coordination Plan for Persons Affected by Alzheimer’s Disease, upon consultation and advice with other state and federal agencies or private entities.
(c) Keep a public file of all public as well as private institutions, organizations and facilities, devoted to providing services to persons suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.
(d) Establish and implement adequate mechanisms to ensure the quality of the services rendered by these organizations to the patient and the prompt evaluation and correction of any faults or deficiencies that arise in the rendering of the services.
(e) Establish, maintain and follow up a continuing education program for the community on Alzheimer’s disease, directed to [aimed at] creating an awareness of the importance of controlling this disease.
(f) Evaluate the effects of the education program annually.
(g) Seek outside professional and technical advice in order to fulfill its functions and duties.
History —Jan. 8, 1998, No. 13, § 2.