In a letter to Home and Community Support Services Agencies, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) reminds these providers of the requirement to report allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of clients to DADS and the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS).
These incidents previously were investigated by on-site visits. In September 2004, the process was changed to allow desk reviews instead of on-site visits. The provider letter answers frequently asked questions about the desk review process. You may download the letter here.
In other provider news, DADS issued a letter to Nursing Facilities, Community Services Providers, ICF/MR Providers, and Therapy Providers about the National Provider Identifier (NPI) Collection Process.
The agency will begin collecting NPI from all heath care entities contracting with it. For information on how NPI notifications will be accepted and where to send them, download the letter here.
