192.2155.  Dementia services coordinator, duties. — 1.  The division of senior and disability services within the department of health and senior services shall establish a dementia services coordinator as a full-time position.

  2.  The dementia services coordinator shall:

  (1)  Evaluate the coordination of dementia services within this state;

  (2)  Coordinate information resources affecting Missourians living with dementia and their caregivers.  Such coordination shall include, but not be limited to:

  (a)  Using data to improve dementia service delivery for persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia;

  (b)  Establishing and maintaining 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)  Supporting the provision of dementia-specific staff training across all relevant state agencies, including law enforcement, the department of health and senior services, and other organizations; and

  (d)  Recommending 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 access to dementia services;

  (4)  Identify any duplicated services;

  (5)  Identify grant opportunities to expand the scope of dementia services and apply for appropriate grant opportunities;

  (6)  Complete other duties relevant to supporting policy development to enhance the quality of life for persons affected by dementia and their caregivers;

  (7)  Promote public and professional awareness and education of dementia and access to needed services and programs; and

  (8)  Monitor data concerning the impact of dementia in Missouri.