Department Of Disabilities, Aging, And Independent Living Advisory Board Advisory Board Meeting
The board discussed commissioner updates regarding the end of the legislative session, progress on the Rural Health Transformation Project, and the LNA workforce initiative. A breakout session addressed challenges for older Vermonters, specifically focusing on increasing public awareness of hospice services and implementing fall prevention strategies. Other agenda items included a recap of the legislative session impacts, updates on the direct care workforce initiative, developmental services updates, an overview of Support and Services at Home (SASH), and the formation of a Medicare Rate Review subcommittee.