DADS released one provider and six information letters: DADS sent a disaster/emergency guideline letter that applies to HCSSAs temporarily locating a place of business, temporarily expanding their service area, voluntarily suspending operations, or permanently closing in response to a disaster or emergency that affects services or the ability to provide them. (Letter) CDSAs may delegate any task (under the RN delegation of services) to an unlicensed person employed in the CDS option, as … [Read more...] about DADS Letters: NF, CDSA, ICR/MR, HCS, TxHmL
Provider and Information Letters: ICFs/MR, Assisted Living, NFs
DADS issued three provider and three information letters last week: DADS notified ICFs/MR providers of amendments to Section 252.122 of the Health and Safety Code, Section 261.109 of the Family Code, Section 48.052 of the Human Resources Code, and Section 22.04 of the Penal Code, which added new language. Example (new language in bold): "Notification of duty to report abuse, neglect and exploitation. Each facility shall require each employee of the facility, as a condition of employment … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: ICFs/MR, Assisted Living, NFs
Provider and Information Letters: ICFs/MR, HSC, TxHml
According to the code, the examining physician determines the severity of injuries in ICF/MR facilities. In a provider letter, DADS informed ICFs/MR that an examining PA and APN may also determine severity of injuries if delegated by an examining physician. Download the letter here. DADS is removing the cost limitation for Augmentative Communication Devices (ACDs) for residents in the DADS ICF/MR program. These providers may request an ACD for a Medicaid-eligible resident in the ICF/MR … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: ICFs/MR, HSC, TxHml
Texas Register Updates: HSC, TxHmL, CWP, Nursing
The Texas Register's web pages are down as of this posting. You may download the following information, obtained from the August 14 issue of the Texas Register, in the PDF files linked in the post: Public Hearing HHSC will hold a public hearing on September 1, 2009, at 9 a.m. to receive public comment on proposed rates for HCS, TxHmL, and CWP waiver programs, in the Lone Star Conference room. This information is found beginning on page 8 of this file. Proposed Rules HHSC proposes to … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: HSC, TxHmL, CWP, Nursing
Provider and Information Letters: HCS, ICF/MR, TxHml, Etc.
DADS reminded providers about FY 2009 cut-off dates for miscellaneous claims and year-end close-out processing. You may download letters for the following providers: ICF/MR Group 5 ICF/MR Group 6 HCS and TxHml Community Services, Nursing Facility, and Therapy Providers DADS informed community-based ICF/MR providers of the initiation of adverse actions that may be taken by DADS against providers that don't comply with the Review of Living Options process, including requirements for … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: HCS, ICF/MR, TxHml, Etc.
Documents from HCS & TxHmL External Stakeholder Meeting
On July 23, DADS hosted an HCS and TxHmL External Stakeholder quarterly meeting. Related documents are online and available for downloading, including the Waiver Survey and Certification Meeting Agenda and Waiver Survey and Certification Updates (both in PDF). See the news alert for the entire list. Addendum: DADS will hold an Adult Day Care stakeholder meeting on August 19. DADS has posted the agenda. Download the related Proposed changes to DAHS Rules/Provider Manual and meeting … [Read more...] about Documents from HCS & TxHmL External Stakeholder Meeting
TxHmL & HCS — Elimination of the Monthly Admin & Operations Fee
As you probably know by now, the admin/op fee of approx. $935 per consumer is set to be eliminated and tied directly to individual service rates. This rule will be republished in this Friday's Texas Register and implemented October (not September) 1, 2009. Today, July 24, 2010, professional rates (RNs, LVNs, OTs, PTs, etc) will be discussed at a public hearing. 3 stages of implementation 1. 9/1/09: Professional service rate changes begin 2. 10/1/09: Remaining rate changes begin … [Read more...] about TxHmL & HCS — Elimination of the Monthly Admin & Operations Fee
New Review Process for Waiver Programs
The reviewers will be using standardized checklists as part of the new review process. The good news is that these checklists are available for providers and may be printed and used as internal QA. … [Read more...] about New Review Process for Waiver Programs
Moving Case Mgmt from the Provider to MRA
SB 1 Sect. 48 moved HCS case management to Mental Retardation Authorities (MRA). Currently, DADS does not plan on phasing in this shift, instead, DADS intends to ochestrate a mass move in June of 2010. DADS will hold a training for MRAs and providers in the spring before the change. The MRA will conduct enrollment and keep up with the PDP (person directed plan). The requirement for an interdiscplinary team has been removed and now a service team consisting of the individual, LAR, and … [Read more...] about Moving Case Mgmt from the Provider to MRA
Legislative Summary: Bills Affecting HCS & TxHmL Programs
SB 643--Protection and care of individuals with mental retardation • Renames state schools--State supported living centers • Requires annual inspections of HCS group homes • Requires independent mortality reviews • Establishes a single investigative database (DFPS & reg. issues) SB 1--General Appropriations Bill • Funds provider rate increase • Funds attendant wage increase • Funds additional HCS slots (approx 50,000) • Moves HCS case management to Mental … [Read more...] about Legislative Summary: Bills Affecting HCS & TxHmL Programs
