— The State Supported Living Centers invited comments on new Draft of Policy #055 (PDF), Use of Protective Devices. Please address comments and questions to Eric Moorad, Policy/Rules Coordinator, at eric.moorad@dads.state.tx.us or via fax at 512-438-4605 by close of business Wednesday, August 28, 2013.
— DADS reminded providers about the Culture Change: Moving Forward in Texas – A Joint Conference presented by TxCCC and DADS to be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2013. Registration is open.
— DADS amended the Nursing Facility Medicaid Provider Agreement between nursing facilities and DADS. See the news alert page for details.
— DADS providers in Regions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9 providing community attendant services in several programs and requests comment on two topics. See the news alert page for more information.
— DADS invited providers to the Tuesday, September 17, 2013, ICF-IID provider meeting presented by DADS Regulatory Services Division, Region 6 staff. You may register here.
— DADS and HHSC reminded all NF providers that the RN Assessment Coordinator must complete the HHSC–approved MDS training before completing an MDS for Texas Medicaid reimbursement. See the training page for more information. To verify training with Texas State University, call 512-245-7118.
See the news page for more information about these and other alerts.
