Information Letters: CARE Screen 683, BON Rules

The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released two information letters:

Review and Update ICF/MR Provider Characteristics Using Client Assignment and Registration (CARE) Screen 683

In a letter to ICF/MR providers, DADS provided information and instructions regarding the role and responsibilities of ICF/MR Providers to maintain current and accurate ICF/MR Provider Characteristics in CARE Screen 683. This includes information on the number of vacant beds, the age ranges and genders of persons served, facility staff training, wheelchair accessibility, staff to resident ratios, and medication administration options at the facility. See the relevant web page, and download the letter for details.

Clarification of Current Board of Nursing (BON) Rules that Impact the Delivery of HCS and TxHmL Services

DADS clarified in a letter to HCS and TxHmL providers rules in relation to the current BON statutes and rules that impact service delivery in the HCS and TxHmL waiver programs. BON rules are available here. For more information, download the two-page letter.