Two of the three Aging and Disability Resource Center pilot sites have shown progress in meeting requirements, while the Department of Elder Affairs determined that the remaining center did not make sufficient system changes to warrant renewal of its contract. However, the department has begun discussions with this center to work toward resuming its contract.
The department has delayed implementation of the Aging Resource Center initiative beyond the pilot sites. It has not resumed readiness assessment activities, completed the statutorily required Aging Resource Center rule, or updated guidance documents that it reported would be complete by December 2005. It plans to further delay progress while it contracts with an outside evaluator to assess the effectiveness of the pilot sites.
The web-based information and referral system that was intended to help the pilot sites improve access to services has several deficiencies that have limited its usefulness and delayed progress in expanding access to services. The department also needs to automate its revised intake screening tool, which includes data elements not incorporated in the current tool.

Transition to Aging Resource Centers Complete; Enhancement of Elder Service System Continues
Report 09-15 March 2009
All But One Aging Resource Center Is Fully Implemented
Report 08-51 September 2008
Statewide Implementation of Aging Resource Center Initiative Is Substantially Complete
Report 08-14 March 2008
An Aggressive Schedule Set to Complete Implementation of Aging Resource Centers
Report 07-38 September 2007

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