DADS release one information letter and several news alerts:
HCS and TxHmL:
Use of a medication for an individual is an intrusive intervention or technique if the medication is prescribed solely to control such behavior as physical or verbal aggression, or explosive, combative, or self-injurious episodes. (Letter)
— The CLASS Stakeholder Quarterly Webinar previously scheduled to take place July 11, 2011, has been rescheduled to July 18, 2011, from 10-11:30 a.m. The Fair Hearings Webinar will be held on July 19. See this link for details about the webinars, including the agenda.
— The MDS 3.0 RAI Manual Privacy Act Statement is available online (PDF).
— Stakeholders may register for the CLASS External Stakeholder Quarterly Webinar to be held on July 18, 2011 from 10-11:30a.m. at this link.
For details about these and previous alerts, see the news alert page.