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13 <br /> Department on Aging <br /> GOAL 1:ENSURE DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS ARE DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE,WITH PARTICIPATION <br /> MATCHING THE DEMOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY OF ORANGE COUNTY.AT LEAST 18.1%OF PROGRAM <br /> PARTICIPANTS IDENTIFY AS PEOPLE OF COLOR. <br /> Board Goal: Ensure a community network of basic human services and infrastructure that maintains, <br /> protects,and promotes the well-being of all county residents <br /> Social Justice Goal: Enable full civic participation <br /> Performance Assessment:We have recently begun tracking this goal,so don't have data to report at this <br /> time. Beginning in July 2022, all program participants were requested to complete surveys to capture <br /> demographics. As we get more participants to provide this data in the coming months,we anticipate <br /> participant makeup to be a reflection of the demographics of the community.This goal is one of many <br /> Master Aging Plan goals and speaks to the commitment of department to be inclusive and welcoming to a <br /> diverse population. <br /> GOAL 2:80%OF DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT(DME)PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS REPORT THAT A DME <br /> LOAN SUPPORTED THEIR GOAL TO REMAIN SAFE AT HOME. <br /> Board Goal: Ensure a community network of basic human services and infrastructure that maintains, <br /> protects,and promotes the well-being of all county residents <br /> Social Justice Goal: Ensure economic self-sufficiency <br /> Performance Assessment:We have recently begun tracking this goal,so don't have data to report at this <br /> time.The durable medical equipment loaner program is a triage opportunity to assist older adults,their <br /> families and community partners to age and recover safely at home.We see an increase in requests for DME <br /> as the total aging population in the community increases every year. Our aim is to start requesting <br /> surveys/satisfaction questionnaire for all newly loaned equipment.This survey will provide data on the need <br /> of this program and how it is being used.Currently there is work on creation of this satisfaction survey. <br /> 13 <br />