The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released four information letters:
- Criminal History, Employee Misconduct Registry and Nurse Aide Registry Checks
In a letter to Home and Community-based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHmL) Providers, DADS clarified existing HCS and TxHmL program rules regarding concerning background checks required for all employees of an HCS or TxHmL program provider. They must check the Nurse Aide Registry and Employee Misconduct Registry and complete a criminal history check for all applicants for employment, contractors and employees of the program provider whose duties involve or would involve direct contact with an individual who receives services from the provider. Download the letter for more information.
- Written Notification to an Individual or Legally Authorized Representative (LAR) of the Denial of a Level of Need (LON) Assignment
DADS advised HCS and Intermediate Care Facility for Persons with Mental Retardation (ICF/MR) Providers that effective July 15, 2008, DADS will send written notification to an individual receiving HCS or ICF/MR services or their LAR when DADS denies a LON assignment for the individual. Download the letter for more information.
- Consumer Directed Services (CDS) Option Policy Clarifications and Notification of a Revision to the HCS and MRA User Guides
In a letter to HCS and TxHmL Providers, Mental Retardation Authorities (MRAs), and Consumer Directed Services Agencies, DADS clarified information regarding CDS and notified program providers and MRAs of a revision to the HCS and MRA User Guides relating to Client Assignment and Registration System (CARE) screens C06 and L06. Download the six-page letter for more information.
- Nursing Facility (NF) Services Provided to Integrated Care Management (ICM) Participants
DADS informed NF Providers that the ICM program began on February 1, 2008 in the Dallas and Tarrant service areas and clarified policy and procedures for NF services provided to ICM participants. Download the four-page letter for details.