2005 North Carolina Code - General Statutes § 120-186.1. Commission; Alzheimer\'s Subcommittee, Long-Term Care Subcommittee, and other subcommittees.

§ 120‑186.1.  Commission; Alzheimer's Subcommittee, Long‑Term Care Subcommittee, and other subcommittees.

(a)       The Commission cochairs shall appoint subcommittees as needed to assist with the completion of the work of the Commission. These subcommittees may include an Alzheimer's Subcommittee, a Long‑Term Care Subcommittee, or other special subject subcommittees. The cochairs shall appoint as members of any subcommittee not more than four Commission members and at least four but no more than eight non‑Commission members.

(b)       The Commission cochairs shall prescribe the duties of any subcommittee created. Duties of the Alzheimer's Subcommittee may include conducting studies on the availability and efficacy of currently existing geriatric or memory disorder services and programs, advising the Commission on matters regarding Alzheimer's services and programs, and recommending to the Commission solutions to related problems. Duties of the Long‑Term Care Subcommittee may include developing a long‑term care policy for the State that has at least the following elements:

(1)       Promotes elder independence, choice, and dignity;

(2)       Provides a seamless, uniform system of flexible and responsive services;

(3)       Provides single‑entry access;

(4)       Includes a wide range of home and community‑based services available to all elderly who need them but targeted primarily to the most frail, needy elderly;

(5)       Provides care and services at the least expense in the least confusing manner and based on the desires of the elder population and their families;

(6)       Expands Medicaid income eligibility to allow more services in the home and community;

(7)       Creates a single agency and budget stream to administer services to the elderly; and

(8)       Approaches long‑term care within the context of the entire health care system. (1989, c. 368, s. 1; 1995 (Reg. Sess., 1996), c. 583, s. 1; 1999‑76, s. 1.)