DADS posted several news alerts. A sample:
- DADS posted a new version of the Mental Retardation/Related Conditions Assessment, Form 8578, with a revision date of June 2010, to the forms library on the web site . However, some direct service agencies continue to use the old version of this form, with a revision date of October 2009.
- The DADS ICF/MR Provider and Surveyor Conference is scheduled for Oct. 20-21, 2011, at the Commons Learning Center in Austin, Texas. DADS seeks provider input for the conference via a survey.
- Triad Group has voluntarily recalled all lots of alcohol prep pads, swabs, and swab sticks, because of potential microbial contamination. The products are also identified by the following manufacturer names: Cardinal Health, PSS Select, VersaPro, Boca/Ultilet, Moore Medical, Walgreens, CVS, or Conzellin.
- Over the past two weeks, confirmed cases of influenza and influenza-like illnesses have increased in the state, and DSHS now considers the illness “widespread.” See updates about this item at the DSHS web site.
See these and other news alerts at this link.
