HSC and ICF/IID:
DADS reminded program providers of the DADS requirements for evaluating the use of restraints. (Letter)
— DADS will hold a webinar on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, from 1:30-3 p.m. on implementation of HSC and TxHmL waivers. DADS notes that space is limited and encourages providers to register now.
— DADS informs providers about an art and writing workshop that brings caregivers and recipients together for six weeks in April and May:
Caregivers, with the help of writing experts of Badgerdog, will explore family memories and the experience of caregiving through a variety of writing styles. At the same time, care-recipients will create visual artwork—including sculpture, painting, and drawing—with assistance from Mobile Art program volunteers.
These workshops are offered by Badgerdog and Mobile Art and funded by St. David’s Foundation Health’s Angels. The work created during the workshops, both written and visual, will be published and displayed at a celebratory party. The workshops occur on Sundays, 1:00-2:30 p.m., from April 21 to May 26 at the Town Lake YMCA, 100 W. Cesar Chavez, Austin TX. Admission is Free! Contact Cecily Sailer at the Austin Public Library Friends Foundation to register: 512-542-0076 or csailer@austinlibrary.org.
— DADS will hold the Quarterly HCS and TxHmL Stakeholders Webinar on Monday, May 6, 2013, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. You may register here.
— The State Supported Living Centers division invites comments on draft revised Policy #008, Behavioral Health Department (PDF).
— DADS invites providers to attend a meeting with staff members from the DADS, Regulatory Services Division, to be held on Thursday, June 27, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. until noon at the University of Texas at Tyler’s Ornelas Activity Center, located at 3402 Old Omen Road in Tyler. You may register here.
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