— DADS issued a warning to ADC Facility, ALF, In-patient Hospice, ICF/IID, and Nursing Facility providers to discontinue using Uncle Ben’s infused rice products until further notice due to an outbreak of illnesses.
— DADS is now offering HCSSA joint training classes in Corpus Christie in February and March.
— The PowerPoint for the CLASS webinar that took place on October 15, 2013 has been posted on the CLASS web site.
— DADS will hold kits biannual CLASS provider training from March 19-20, 2014, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. in Austin. You may register here.
— DADS reminded DBMD waiver program stakeholders that it will host a webinar on Thursday, February 20, 2014, from from 1:30-3 p.m. You may register here.
— DADS will host a webinar on Monday, March 10, 2014, from 2-3:30 p.m. for CLASS waiver program stakeholders. You may register here.
— The new Advance Directives appendix is linked to the provider manuals and handbooks listed below:
Case Manager’s Community Based Alternatives Handbook: Appendix I
Community Based Alternatives Provider Manual: Appendix I
Community Living Assistance and Support Services Provider Manual: Appendix XII
Contracting to Provide Assisted Living and Residential Care Services: Appendix XII
Contracting to Provide Primary Home Care Services: Appendix VII
Contracting to Provide Special Services to Persons with Disabilities: Appendix X
Day Activity and Health Services Provider Manual (DAHS): Appendix V
Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities Program Manual: Appendix VI
Home and Community-based Services Handbook: Appendix VIII
Licensed Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions Provider Manual: Appendix II
Medicaid Provider Manual for Long-Term Care Facilities: Appendix VII
Medically Dependent Children Program Provider Manual: Appendix I
Texas Home Living Program Handbook: Appendix V
— DADS initiated a rule project (PDF) to address DBMD program rule changes.
— DADS proposed amendments Chapter 55, Contracting to Provide Home-Delivered Meals.
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