2012 Cost Report and Cost Report Training Requirements for (in PDF): CBA HCSSA, CLASS CMA and DSA, and PHC HCS, TxHmL, and ICF/IID CBA AL, DAHS, DBMD, NF, and RC MDS 3.0 update Everyone with a Quality Improvement Evaluation System (QIES) account to submit MDS data and view CASPER reports should now update their account. Be sure all MDS Coordinators, Swing Bed Coordinators, and any other corporate and provider staff who have a QIES account follow this process to ensure they … [Read more...] about ILs/News Alert: Cost Reports, MDS Data
TX Register Updates: Affordable Care Act, Nursing Changes
The following information was obtained from the December 21 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notices HHSC intends to submit to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance an amendment that would update the fee schedules in the current state plan by including fees for new services and by modifying fees for existing services. HHSC intends to submit to CMS a request to amend the Texas Healthcare Transformation Quality Improvement Program waiver program. An excerpt: The 82nd Texas … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Affordable Care Act, Nursing Changes
IL and News Alerts: EVV Updates, NCHS Request
CBA, CLASS, MDCP, PHC, CAS, FC, and CDSA: The news alert information applies only to Regions 5 and 6 placed under the requirement to use the EVV system, effective November 15, 2012. From November 15, 2012 through January 14, 2013, DADS will accept paper timesheets as a back-up. (Letter) -- Posted 12/12/12: DADS continues to receive extensive stakeholder concern regarding the proposed rules to allow services to be provided by a licensed home and community support services agency (or … [Read more...] about IL and News Alerts: EVV Updates, NCHS Request
ILs/PL: Protecting Sensitive Personal Information
AFC, AL/RC, CBA, CLASS, DBMD, HCS, Hospice, PHC, TxHmL, and others: DADS reminded these providers and agencies of their responsibilities and requirements relating to protecting sensitive personal information received from DADS and notifying DADS of a breach of sensitive personal information. (Letter) CBA HCSSA, CLASS, DSA, NFs, and others: DADS notified these providers about the training schedule for the 2012 cost report (Letter): Online training will be available to qualified … [Read more...] about ILs/PL: Protecting Sensitive Personal Information
House Bill, NF Network Training
HB 159: Relating to the applicability of adverse licensing, listing, or registration decisions by certain health and human services agencies. -- DADS invites nursing facility providers to join the Healthcare-Acquired Conditions in Nursing Homes Network. Follow this link for more information. -- DADS invites providers to participate in the new HCSSA joint training program to be held on November 27, 28, 29, and 30, in Tyler. the and 28th and then again in Tyler on November 29th and 30th. … [Read more...] about House Bill, NF Network Training
House and Senate Bills: Assisted Living, HCS
The following long term care-related bills were recently introduced in the 83rd Legislative Session: HB 43: Relating to the establishment of the affordable assisted living facility program. HB 128: Relating to the creation of a childhood health program grant. SB 29: Relating to certain Medicaid home and community-based services waiver programs. SB 33: Relating to the electronic monitoring of residents at state supported living centers; providing criminal penalties. SB 34: Relating … [Read more...] about House and Senate Bills: Assisted Living, HCS
DADS News Alerts: 11/13 and 11/15 Culture Change Symposium
-- Registration is open for the DADS Culture Change Initiative: Symposium 2012. Please register here for the following events: San Antonio — Tuesday, November 13, 2012, Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center Houston — Thursday, November 15, 2012, Hilton Houston Southwest -- DADS requests comments for proposed HCS rule amendments to Title 40, TAC, Chapter 9, Subchapter D. Please submit comments from October 12, 2012 through November 11, 2012 at: hcs@dads.state.tx.us. -- DADS has … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: 11/13 and 11/15 Culture Change Symposium
IL & News Alerts: EVV Update, 10/23 Scan Call
CBA, CLASS, MDCP, PHC, CAS, FC, and CDSA: Providers in Regions 3 and 7 required to use the EVV system: From August 16, 2012 through October 15, 2012, DADS will accept paper timesheets as backup to EVV to document attendant time worked. (Letter) -- DBMD Stakeholder Quarterly Scan Call will be held on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 from 1-2 p.m. Contact Jennifer Brannan, Lead DBMD Specialist in the IDD Waivers Program Enrollment and Utilization Review: Jennifer.Brannan@dads.state.tx.us -- … [Read more...] about IL & News Alerts: EVV Update, 10/23 Scan Call
DADS News Alerts: 10/1 Agenda, 11/1 Meeting
-- Available: Agenda for ALF Stakeholder Meeting to be held on October 1, 2012 in Austin. -- Available: Revised Form 5035 - Request for Exception to Service Limit for the HCS Program -- To HCS and TxHmL: SSAS workshops for these providers previously scheduled for November 2012, have been postponed to February 2013. -- Laura Buckner of the University of Texas Center for Disability Studies will conduct an "Overview & Philosophy of Person Centered Thinking" training. See the news … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: 10/1 Agenda, 11/1 Meeting
ILs and News Alert: CBA Changes
DADS released two information letters. CBA HCSSA: The letter updates the DADS policy regarding the approval of vehicle modifications as adaptive aids for the CBA program and helps ensure vehicle modifications are cost effective. (Letter) CBA: An excerpt: As part of a broader ongoing effort to provide more flexibility in structuring contracts this Information Letter (IL) addresses a specific concern raised by providers of Community Based Alternatives (CBA) waiver services. CBA … [Read more...] about ILs and News Alert: CBA Changes