Section 1200.23 - [Effective 4/14/2025] Alzheimer's, dementia and related disorders office(a) Establishment.--The Alzheimer's , Dementia and Related Disorders Office is established within the department.(b) Director.--The position of director is established as a full-time position to oversee operations of the office.(c)Duties.--The office shall have the following powers and responsibilities:(1) Oversight of activities associated with and relevant to the successful implementation of the State plan.(2) Providing strategic direction and support to the advisory committee, such as leading the required updates to the State plan.(3) Establishing and maintaining relationships with other Commonwealth agencies and organizations within this Commonwealth to foster public-private collaboration in order to meet the needs of the affected population and prevent duplication of services.(4) Evaluating existing Alzheimer's , Dementia and Related Disorders programs and services.(5) Identifying service gaps within the Commonwealth.(6) Increasing awareness of and facilitating access to quality, coordinated care for individuals with Alzheimer's, Dementia and Related Disorders.(7) Utilizing Alzheimer's, Dementia and Related Disorders data to coordinate and collaborate with other Commonwealth agencies to improve health outcomes.(8) No less than every five years, and in consultation with the advisory committee, conduct a review of the existing State plan to evaluate changes in trends, scientific and research advancements, gaps in services and other emerging issues impacting this population and to determine if amendments are necessary.(9) In consultation with the advisory committee, approve and implement amendments to the State plan.(10) Identifying and managing grants to assist in the funding of the office, state plan implementation and other programs and services to assist this Commonwealth in becoming dementia-capable.(11) In consultation with the advisory committee, compile an annual report, which shall be made available on the department's publicly accessible Internet website, outlining key office deliverables, such as population data and statistics updates, funding through grant applications and State plan implementation status.Added by P.L. (number not assigned at time of publication) 2024 No. 111,§ 3, eff. 4/14/2025.