§ 13–32A-04
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 13-32A-04 (2026)
Title 13. Miscellaneous Health Care Programs
Subtitle 32A. Director of Dementia Services and Brain Health
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(a)
There is a Dementia Services and Brain Health Program in the Department.
(b)
The Director shall administer the Program.
(c)
The purpose of the Program is to lead the State’s public health efforts relating to brain health and dementia.
(d)
The Program shall:
(1)
Coordinate the Department’s approach to addressing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia and brain health, including through public awareness, prevention, and early detection and diagnosis;
(2)
Staff the Council and update the Council each quarter on the Program’s activities;
(3)
Oversee implementation of the State Plan on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias;
(4)
Assess, analyze, and conduct outreach to share cognitive health and dementia–related data;
(5)
Develop and monitor implementation milestones and measurable outcomes to assess progress in achieving the goals laid out in the State Plan on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias;
(6)
Identify efficiencies across State agencies that aid individuals with dementia and their caregivers, and coordinate public and private stakeholder partnerships;
(7)
Support and promote the delivery of dementia–capable care across health care settings through various methods, including:
(i)
Establishing and maintaining a provider resource toolkit for dementia care, as defined in § 13–32A–07 of this subtitle, to support health care providers in delivering evidence–based, person–centered care;
(ii)
Coordinating with academic institutions, health occupations boards, and continuing education providers to promote participation in dementia–specific education, training, and certification for health care professionals; and
(iii)
Collaborating with State–led care transformation initiatives to identify opportunities to incorporate dementia–capable care practices into health care models;
(8)
Apply for grants to enable the implementation of the State Plan on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias goals to reduce the risk of dementia, and to improve the quality of care for individuals with dementia and their caregivers; and
(9)
Carry out other duties relevant to the support of individuals with dementia as may be assigned by the Department.