A few of the most recent news updates:
— DADS will hold four webinars on cultural change in nursing facilities. The first is scheduled for Oct. 25, 2011, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration is open. Email DADSCultureChange@dads.state.tx.us with questions.
— CMS is hosting a PERM provider (PDF) education webinar/listening sessions for Medicaid and CHIP providers in Cycle 3 states:
— DADS will propose to repeal 40 TAC, Chapter 5, Subchapter I, Behavior Therapy, at the November 30, 2011 DADS Council. E-mail comments to Diana Williams, Policy/Rules Coordinator, at diana.williams@dads.state.tx.us or via fax at 512-438-4605 by close of business Friday, October 21, 2011.
— The next Adult Day Care Stakeholder meeting is Wednesday, November 2, 2011, from 10 a.m. to noon in rooms 1410, 1420, and 1430 at the Brown Heatly Building, 4900 N. Lamar, Austin, TX. Submit agenda ideas or questions to steven.fearing@dads.state.tx.us.
See the DADS news alert page for more updates.