Non-evidence-based health promotion activities are activities that do not meet ACL’s EBP requirements. Although activities that do not meet ACL’s EBP requirements may not be funded under Title IIID, it is possible that they may be funded under Title IIIB.
Some examples of non-evidence-based health promotion activities include:
- Health screening
- Medication management
- Physical fitness programs/group exercise programs
- Music therapy, art therapy, and dance-movement therapy
- Counseling regarding social services and follow-up health services
Non-evidence-based activities that are described in the following IIIB categories may be funded under Title IIIB if funds have been budgeted in the applicable category. The following definitions are from the CDA Data Dictionary:
- IIIB - Health:
Activities such as, non-evidence-based medication management, health screening, physical fitness, therapy, and hospice to assist older individuals to improve or maintain physical health and secure necessary medical, preventive health, or health maintenance services. Health screening, therapy, and hospice must be provided by a licensed health professional or by a paraprofessional supervised by a licensed health professional. Does not include services covered by Medicare, Medi-Cal, or other health insurance. Medication management means activities that facilitate safe and effective use of prescription and over-the-counter drugs. These activities may include medication screening and education to an individual and/or the caregiver to prevent incorrect medication administration and adverse drug reaction. Primary activities are normally on a one-to-one basis; if done as a group activity, each participant shall be counted as one contact unit.
- IIIB - Senior Center Activities:
Services designed to enable older individuals to attain and/or maintain physical and mental well-being such as recreation, music, creative arts, physical activity, education, leadership development and other supportive services not covered under other service categories. Development and provision of new volunteer opportunities and services, and creation of additional services and programs to remedy gaps and deficiencies in existing services. Entertainment costs such as tickets to shows or sporting events, meals, lodging, rentals, transportation and gratuities, are not allowable.
For questions regarding IIIB categories, please email CDASupportiveServices@aging.ca.gov.