PACE:
DADS alerted PACE providers to a procedural change for processing TMHP MN/LOC denials based on “Timer expired and form sent to Denial Inventory” or “Form was sent to Denial Inventory after 21 days expired.” An excerpt:
Since the reason for these MNLOC denials is lack of supporting documentation submitted by the provider, the Department of Aging and Disability Services has determined this Chapter 60 rule does not apply to these situations. Therefore, effective immediately, the MN/LOC denials as described above should no longer be forwarded to a DADS central office for review.
— Registration for the 2012 ICF/IID Provider and Surveyor Conference is open. The conference will be held August 29-30, 2012, in Austin. To learn more and to register, please visit the conference web site.
— Additional information on free and low-cost ideas for implementing culture change in Texas nursing facilities can be found in the culture change library.
— DADS will hold two-day, joint provider training sessions on maintenance and Life Safety Code in ALFs. (Register online here.)
The ABC’s of LSC for ALFs
- July 25-26, 2012, Dallas
- August 1-2, 2012, Houston
- September 5-6, 2012, San Antonio
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