— DADS requests that HCS, TxHml, and private ICF/ID providers; State Supported Living and Community Centers, and Local Authorities assist the agency in creating a better Adult Protective Services facility investigative report. Please take this survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6MBDTQQ
— DADS Regulatory Services Division regional staff will present a home health provider meeting for regions 1, 2, and 9 on April, 2, 2012, from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the in Lubbock at the Knipling Education Conference Center inside Covenant Medical Center’s West Parking Garage (6th floor) at 21st Street and Louisville Avenue. Registration begins at 1 p.m. and limited to one employee per agency. Register for this meeting at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GXF7HSB
— DADS Center for Policy and Innovation and Access and Intake divisions will host a webinar for the CLASS program on April 24, 2012, from 1-2:30 p.m. Submit agenda topic suggestions to please email Linda Clowdus, DADS Center for Policy and Innovation, at linda.clowdus@dads.state.tx.us no later than Friday, March 23, 2012.
— DADS intends to propose the repeal of 40 TAC (TAC), Chapter 5, Subchapter H, Use of Restraint, and replacement of rules in 40 TAC, Chapter 3, Subchapter F, Restraints, at the June 7, 2012 DADS Council. Contact Diana Williams, Policy/Rules Coordinator, at diana.williams@dads.state.tx.us or via fax at 512-438-4605 by close of business Wednesday, March 21, 2012, with comments or questions. See the attached rules.
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