§ 50-06-33 — Dementia care services

North Dakota § 50-06-33

• Jurisdiction: North Dakota
• Title 50: Public Welfare
• Ch. 50-06: Department of Health and Human Services

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As used in this section, "client" means an individual with symptoms in alignment with mild
cognitive impairment or dementia and the individual's caregivers. The department shall contract
with a private provider for a dementia care services program in each area of the state served by
a state-operated behavioral health clinic. The dementia care services must include:
1. Providing information to medical professionals, law enforcement, first responders,
public health officials, and the public regarding:
a. The symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and related dementia;
b. The benefits of early detection and diagnosis;
c. Availability of treatments;
d. Research opportunities; and
e. Available services;
2. Providing consultation services to assess biological, psychological, social, emotional,
and spiritual needs;
3. Facilitating the referral of clients; and
4. Offering on demand training to direct care providers to manage and provide for the
care of individuals with symptoms in alignment with mild cognitive impairment or
dementia.