TX Register Updates: Notice Correction, THTQIP Waiver
June 17, 2013 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under ICF-MRs, Licensed Health Providers, Medicaid, Nurses, Physical Therapists, Physicans
The following information was obtained from the June 14 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notices and Correction HHSC corrected a notice published in the May 31, 2013, issue in reference to the intent to submit a request to amend the CLASS Medicaid waiver. An excerpt: In addition to the changes previously described in the [...]
IL/PLs: CMS Survey & Clarification
June 6, 2013 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under ICF-MRs, Medicaid, Nursing Homes
DADS released one PL and one IL/PL. All ICF/IID: DADS clarified the CMS Survey & Clarification Letter 13-11-ICF/IID, No Longer Certified Under Time-Limited Agreements, issued on February 8, 2013. An excerpt: CMS eliminated the requirement for TLAs on May 16, 2012. Since the ACC was tied to the TLA, the ACC has also been eliminated. [...]
Enrolled House and Senate Bills
May 29, 2013 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under Assisted Living, Hospitals, ICF-MRs, Licensed Health Providers, Medicaid, Nurses, Nursing Homes, Physicans
– The following recently enrolled bills affect certain long term care providers: HB 33: Relating to alternative methods of dispute resolution in certain disputes between the Department of Aging and Disability Services and an assisted living facility licensed by the department. HB 908: Relating to the assessment of an elderly or disabled person’s psychological status [...]
IL and News Alert: 6/14 Meeting, HCS Service Delivery
May 28, 2013 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under HCS, ICF-MRs, Medicaid
DADS issued one information letter. ICF/IID: DADS provided guidance on the separation of oral and topical medication within an individual’s medication box. An excerpt: 42 Code of Federal Regulations §483.460(l)(1) (W377) requires an ICF/IID to store drugs under proper conditions of sanitation. It is easy for topical ointments and creams to get on the outside [...]
IL/PL & News Alerts: Non-delegated Tasks, Admin Penalty
May 22, 2013 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under ICF-MRs, Licensure Issues, Medicaid
DADS released an information/provider letter. CAS, CBA, CLASS, CMPAS, DBMD, FC, HCSSA, MDCP, PHC, and SSPD: The letter provides direction for HCSSA on documenting non-delegated tasks delivered by unlicensed persons. (Letter) – HHSC adopted new §98.105, Administrative Penalties, in Chapter 98, Adult Day Care and Day Activity and Health Services Requirements, which allows DADS to [...]
TX Register Updates: Board of Nursing, PASRR Changes
May 20, 2013 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under ICF-MRs, Medicaid, Medicare, Nurses, Nursing Homes, Physicans, Texas Medical Board
The following information was obtained from the May 17 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notice The Texas Board of Nursing proposed to amend 22 TAC §§213.27, 213.28, 213.29, 213.30, and 213.33, concerning Practice and Procedure: Disciplinary Guidelines for Criminal Conduct (PDF) Proposed Rules HHSC proposed to amend §355.8401, Case Management Reimbursement Methodology, which would update [...]
IL and News Alerts: 6/21 Meeting, Workshop Change
May 13, 2013 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under HCS, ICF-MRs, Medicaid
HCS and community-based ICF/IID: DADS reminded program providers about the requirements for evaluating the use of restraints. (Letter) – DADS will hold a HCSSA stakeholders meeting on Friday, June 21, 2013, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the John H. Winters Building in Austin. Please e-mail suggested topics for the agenda to Therese.Palombi@dads.state.tx.us by C.O.B. Friday, May 31, [...]
IL/News Alerts: 6/26 Staff Meeting, July-Aug Workshops
May 6, 2013 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under HCS, ICF-MRs, Licensure Issues, Medicaid
ADC, AL/RC, CBA HCSSA, CMPA, FMS, ERS, DAHS, HDM, MDCP, Out-of-Home Respite – NF, PHC, Special Services to Persons with Disabilities, and Transition Assistance Services: DADS notified contracted providers of changes to the contract and fiscal compliance monitoring protocol in relation to follow-up monitoring. (Letter) – DADS has updated EVV reason codes (RC) to [...]
ILs and PL: Ashtrays, ERS Services
May 1, 2013 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under Assisted Living, ICF-MRs, Licensed Health Providers, Nursing Homes
DADS released two information letters and one provider letter. ADC, ALF, Freestanding Hospice Inpatient, ICF/IID, and NF: DADS reminds providers that if smoking is permitted in a facility, the facility must provide an ashtray of noncombustible material and safe design Tower and chimney-type ashtrays don’t meet the requirement. (Letter) DBMD: DADS informed these providers of [...]
TX Register Updates: 5/15 Hearing, Administrative Penalties
The following information was obtained from the April 26 issue of the Texas Register. Public Hearing and Notice HHSC will hold a public hearing on proposed Medicaid payment rates for anesthesiologist assistants on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. in the HHSC Brown Heatly Building on 4900 North Lamar, Austin. HHSC intends to submit [...]
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