Bill > H4817

This bill aims to improve the treatment and care of individuals with Alzheimer's disease in Massachusetts. Key provisions include: 1. Requiring the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to develop and maintain a state plan for addressing Alzheimer's disease, including steps to accelerate treatment development, coordinate care, ensure inclusion of high-risk populations, and increase the diagnostic rate. 2. Establishing an advisory council on Alzheimer's disease research and treatment to advise the state on policy and evaluate state-funded efforts. 3. Mandating training for protective services caseworkers on recognizing signs of cognitive impairment and how it affects screening and service planning. 4. Requiring physicians, physician assistants, registered nurses, and practical nurses to complete a one-time course on the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with cognitive impairments, including Alzheimer's disease and dementia. 5. Requiring hospitals to develop and implement operational plans for recognizing and managing patients with dementia or delirium in acute-care settings. The bill aims to enhance the state's response to the growing Alzheimer's disease crisis by improving coordination, training, and services for affected individuals and their caregivers.

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4817