PLs: Video Surveillance, Nursing Assessments
February 7, 2012 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under Licensure Issues, Nurses
DADS released two provider letters. All ICFs/ID: DADS provided guidance and clarification on using video surveillance cameras to monitor common areas in ICFs/ID. An excerpt: There is no state rule or federal requirement that specifically addresses the use of video surveillance cameras in ICFs/ID; however, 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §483.420(a) (W122), §483.420(a)(5) (W127), §483.420(a)(7) [...]
ILs: Nursing Changes
January 25, 2012 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under HCS, Nurses
DADS released three information letters. HCS and TxHmL: These providers must be in compliance with nursing changes by January 1, 2012, with the following requirements: HCS and TxHmL program providers must be in compliance by January 1, 2012 with the following requirements: • All licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) must be clinically supervised by a registered [...]
TX Register Updates: Military Spouses, Denying Licenses
January 17, 2012 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under Assisted Living, Licensed Health Providers, Licensure Issues, Nurses, Physicans, Texas Medical Board
The following information appeared in the January 13 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notices HHSC adopted a new per diem payment rate for the Tyler state-owned veterans nursing facility: $237.00. HHSC intends to submit to CMS a request to amend the Youth Empowerment Services waiver to expand the geographical area of the waiver to [...]
DADS News Alerts: Rescinded ‘Your Texas Benefits’ Letter
January 12, 2012 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under HCS, Medicaid, Nurses
DADS released several news alerts. An excerpt: – DADS and the Board of Nursing will delay full implementation of the pilot program for the HCS and TxHmL waiver programs and all ICF/ID with capacities of 13 or fewer beds until March 1, 2012. – Providers with a Quality Improvement Evaluation System account to submit MDS [...]
ILs and PLs: COLA Delay, ICF/ID Changes
January 12, 2012 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under Assisted Living, HCS, Hospice, Licensed Health Providers, Medicaid, Nurses, Nursing Homes
DADS released three information and three provider letters: Community Care for the Aged and Disabled RC providers, CBA, AL/RC, and AFC: CMS recently announced a 3.6 percent COLA increase in federal benefits. Because of late receipt of this news, HHSC will not implement the increase until February 1, 2012. (Letter) NF, ICF, HCS, and TxHmL: [...]
TX Register Updates: Medical and Nursing Board Changes
January 10, 2012 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under Medicaid, Nurses, Physicans
The following information was obtained from the January 6 issue of the Texas Register: Public Hearing HHSC will hold a public hearing on January 18, 2012, at 9 a.m. to receive comment on proposed payment rates for the Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review – Therapy Services provided by CORF/ORF. The hearing will be held in [...]
TX Register Updates: Nursing, Medical Board Changes
November 30, 2011 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under ICF-MRs, Licensure Issues, Medicaid, Nurses, Physicans, Texas Medical Board
The following information was obtained from the November 25 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices HHSC intends to submit to CMS a request to amend the Non-Emergency Medical Transportation waiver program, which would add Colorado, Erath, Palo Pinto, and Somerville counties to the waiver to realign the counties in the full-risk broker model areas [...]
TX Register Updates: Hearing, Board of Nursing Changes
November 21, 2011 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under Medicaid, Nurses, Nursing Homes
The following information was obtained from the November 18 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices HHSC will hold a public hearing on December 7, 2011, at 9 a.m. to receive public comment on proposed NF payment rates for State Veterans Homes, to be held in the Rate Analysis Conference Room of the Health and [...]
TX Register Updates: Medicaid Hearing, Nursing Rule Review
October 31, 2011 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under Medicaid, Nurses
The following information was obtained from the October 28 issue of the Texas Register: Public Hearings and Notice HHSC will hold a public hearing on November 16, 2011, at 1:30 p.m., to receive comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System updates, Medicaid Biennial Calendar Fee Review, Medicaid Policy Reviews, and [...]
ILs and PL: STAR+PLUS, Hospice Changes
October 26, 2011 by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Filed under Hospice, Medicaid, Nurses, Physicans
DADS released two information letters and one provider letter: CBA, CDSA, DAHS, PHC, and CMPAS: Beginning March 1, 2012, HHSC will implement changes to CHIP services delivery, which include expanding STAR and STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care programs to new areas and transitioning about 880,000 people currently part of the Primary Care Case Management into managed [...]
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