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Martin O'Malley, Governor Ch. 3
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(4) THROUGH WIDELY PUBLICIZED LOCAL OUTREACH FACILITIES AND
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, PROVIDING ACCESS TO AVAILABLE PUBLIC AND
PRIVATE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR SENIORS, INCLUDING:
(I) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES;
(II) HEALTH AND NUTRITION SERVICES;
(III) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE;
(IV) SOCIAL SERVICES;
(V) EDUCATIONAL SERVICES;
(VI) SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS
OR PRIVATE AGENCIES;
(VII) APPROPRIATE HOUSING ARRANGEMENTS;
(VIII) HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING;
(IX) EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES;
(X) RESPITE CARE SERVICES; AND
(XI) OTHER PROGRAMS, INFORMATION, COUNSELING, OR BENEFITS
FOR SENIORS;
(5) MONITORING THE OUTCOME OF REQUESTS FOR SERVICE OR
INFORMATION; AND
(6) ARRANGING WITH OTHER AGENCIES FOR INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT
TO DETERMINE THE SERVICE NEEDS OF A FRAIL OR HEALTH-IMPAIRED SENIOR
(D) LOCATION; HOURS.
TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE, EACH SINGLE POINT OF ENTRY SHALL BE:
(1) LOCATED IN A SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER; AND
(2) AVAILABLE FOR ACCESS AT LEAST 5 DAYS A WEEK
(E) STAFF.
LOCAL INTERAGENCY COMMITTEES ON SERVICES TO SENIORS SHALL MAKE
AGREEMENTS AMONG THEMSELVES AND WITH OTHER AGENCIES TO PROVIDE STAFF
ON A REGULAR BASIS AT THE SINGLE POINTS OF ENTRY TO:
(1) PROVIDE INFORMATION AND SERVICES TO SENIORS; AND
(2) ADMINISTER AGENCY PROGRAMS.
REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 70B, §§ 4E and 4F.
As to the substitution of references to "seniors" and "senior" for the former
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