GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1989

S	1 

SENATE BILL 993

Short Title:  Elderly Pilot Project Funds.	(Public)
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Sponsors: Senator Martin of Guilford.
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Referred to:  Appropriations.
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April 24, 1989

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO CONTINUE THE UNITED SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS, INC.'S PILOT PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY IN GUILFORD COUNTY.
Whereas, United Services for Older Adults, Inc., has designed a pilot project for developing and implementing a comprehensive community-based care system for the elderly; and
Whereas, the pilot project is a health promotion, educational, and prescreening program based in Guilford County, but will also serve other neighboring counties; and
Whereas, the pilot project plans to develop a computerized information, referral and case management system that will include a comprehensive resource directory of all health and social services available in the area served and will match the needs of elderly individuals with available community and volunteer services; and
Whereas, the pilot project will consist of a team of nurse geriatric case managers who (i) assess individuals to determine functional status and need for health, mental health, social, or other services, (ii) develop care plans, (iii) coordinate and monitor services, and (iv) provide consultation and training to family care givers; and
Whereas, funds are needed to continue the pilot project; Now, therefore,
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Human Resources, Division of Aging, for United Services for Older Adults, Inc., in Guilford County, $150,000 for the 1989-90 fiscal year to continue a pilot project for developing and implementing a comprehensive community-based care system for the elderly.
Sec. 2.  This act shall become effective July 1, 1989.