Functions and Responsibilities of the Executive Office of Elder Affairs in the Designation of ASAPs

(1) As the principal agency of the Commonwealth charged with the responsibility to mobilize the human, physical, and financial resources available to plan, develop and implement programs to insure the dignity and independence of Elders in the Commonwealth, Elder Affairs shallcarryoutthe functions and responsibilities related to the designation of ASAPs as prescribed under these specified authorities within the Commonwealth. Elder Affairs shall be responsible for carrying out ongoing planning, coordination, administration, monitoring, and evaluation activities necessary to establish ASAPs in the Commonwealth and provide for an ongoing program of technical assistance to ASAPs. (2) General Functions and Responsibilities. (a) Enter into a contract with the ASAPs which sets forth the conditions under which the ASAP will receive reimbursement from Elder Affairs for the provision of ASAP services; (b) Develop performance standards and quality measures to carry out ongoing monitoring and evaluation of ASAP services; (c) Establish reporting procedures through which ASAPs shall inform Elder Affairs of program information in order to assist Elder Affairs to effectively carry out its legislative and administrative functions and responsibilities; (d) Issue written policy instructions and technical assistance information which relate to the operation of the ASAPs to effectively carry out their functions and responsibilities; (e) Establish written policies as to the award of contracts by the ASAP in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws; and (f) Perform other functions which relate to the appropriate and efficient administrationofASAPs in the State, including provision for training, manpower development and public information; and (g) Manage, administer and oversee activities related to the screening and authorization of Community Based Long Term Care Services and related case management services, as delegated by DMA pursuant to the terms of the interagency agreement.