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AGING <br /> AGING <br /> information and an appropriate referral through a centralized database of <br /> providers working together to meet the needs of the community. Each <br /> provider, including the ADRC has put the NWD referral system into their <br /> practices. ADRC has completed and received referrals through the NWD <br /> referral tool since its implementation in August 2020. <br /> Training curriculum was developed to provide training to outside referral <br /> sources such as provider agencies, hospitals and clinics and rehab facilities. <br /> Training to partnership agencies is scheduled for Feb 2021. <br /> 3. Enhance the ADRC: Participate in the statewide ADRC system for older adults and <br /> their families to access and receive Long Term Support Services (LTSS). <br /> • 3.1: Maintain"fully functioning status" of the Hawai`i County ADRC as required <br /> by the State Executive Office on Aging. <br /> The Aging and Disability Resource Center remained open to the public using <br /> COVID-19 safety guidelines throughout the pandemic. Services functioned <br /> as usual and all aspects of the ADRC remained fully functional. Operational <br /> protocols were adapted so that the needs of the senior and disabled <br /> population were met while ensuring safety to employees and consumers. <br /> • 3.2: Promote community awareness of the ADRC of services and supports <br /> available. <br /> Community awareness and connections were achieved through outreach and <br /> partnership with local non-profit organizations. Connections included <br /> partnering with five local organizations to assist with free meal programs <br /> focused on benefiting seniors during the pandemic and ensuring food <br /> security for those in need. In addition, partnership with AARP occurred <br /> through participation in the AARP Caregiver training series. ADRC <br /> provided an informational training to attendees outlining services and <br /> supports provided by the Hawaii County ADRC. <br /> The ADRC increased their connection with the Hawaii County <br /> Paramedicine Program which resulted in additional referrals to the ADRC. <br /> Ongoing communication with agencies providing support to seniors and <br /> people with disabilities was a focus area resulting in additional support for <br /> seniors to connect with the SNAP program and volunteer programs such as <br /> Our Kupuna. <br /> Six Month Progress Report on Program Objectives for FY 2020-21 3 <br />