DADS released two information letters and one provider letter.
ADC, ALF, Freestanding Hospice Inpatient, ICF/IID, and NF:
DADS reminds providers that if smoking is permitted in a facility, the facility must provide an ashtray of noncombustible material and safe design Tower and chimney-type ashtrays don’t meet the requirement. (Letter)
DBMD:
DADS informed these providers of new service backup plan requirements, effective May 1, 2013. (Letter)
Emergency Response Services:
DADS notifies these providers that DADS now allows such services to be provided to an applicant or individual with cellular phone service or Voice Over Internet Protocol if a provider in the contracted service area has the appropriate equipment. (Letter)