DADS issued one provider and three information letters: To All Adult Day Care Facilities, ALs, CSSAs, ICFs/MR, and NFs: DADS created a web page with links to H1N1 and seasonal influenza information provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the CDC: DSHS main page for flu CDC main page for flu The letter contains links to specific pages on the site. (Letter) To HCS and TxHmL program providers: Effective immediately, a DADS Program Enrollment/Enrollment, … [Read more...] about Information and Provider Letters: H1N1, Indv. on Temp Discharge
Information Letters: ICF/MR, HCS, CDSAs, DBMD
DADS released four information letters: Screen 573 allows ICFs/MR to monitor compliance with RLO. The screen's new function is to identify individuals in each queried component code that have not received a RLO due to being a new admission. These individuals will show as "Not Found" on Screen 573. A vendor will place a hold on payments to facilities until all reviews are updated and completed. (Letter) HCS, MRAs, and CDSAs: DADS implemented in CARE new nursing categories and new rates for … [Read more...] about Information Letters: ICF/MR, HCS, CDSAs, DBMD
DADS Letters: ICFs/MR re: A/N/E, CDSAs, and DBMD
DADS released one provider and two information letters: Some ICFs/MR providers have been confused about when to report and investigate suspected client abuse, neglect or exploitation (A/N/E). Continue to report incidents to DADS until June 1, 2010, at which time the Department of Family and Protective Services will take over. (Letter) DADS issued a letter to CDSAs to give these providers directions for updating CDS employers' budgets to accommodate the recent rate changes. The following … [Read more...] about DADS Letters: ICFs/MR re: A/N/E, CDSAs, and DBMD
Texas Register Updates: Medical Board, Board of Nursing
The following information was obtained from the September 18 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices HHSC adopted new Medicaid per diem rates for Non-State Operated ICF/MR Services by Level of Need and Facility Size. The rates are found here. See the relevant section of the Texas Register for more information. Emergency Rules The Texas Board adopted an emergency repeal of §180.1, concerning Rehabilitation Orders, and added new sections to Chapter 180, concerning Texas Physician … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Medical Board, Board of Nursing
DADS Letters: NF, CDSA, ICR/MR, HCS, TxHmL
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
Provider and Information Letters: NFs, ICF/MRs, Assisted Living, and Others
DADS sent a 12-page letter with recommendations for infection control and prevention in long term care facilities to nursing and assisted living facilities and ICF/MRs. Among the recommendations are (Letter): An active, effective, facility-wide infection control program should be established. The purpose of the program is to help prevent the development and spread of infectious diseases (Category IC). … Oversight of the infection control program should be defined and should include … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: NFs, ICF/MRs, Assisted Living, and Others
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.
Texas Register Updates: ICF/MRs and Nursing Facilities
The following information was obtained from the August 7 issue of the Texas Register: Public Hearings and Notices The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will hold a public hearing on August 27, 2009, at 1 p.m. to receive public comment on the proposed interim per diem Medicaid reimbursement rates for small and large state-operated ICF/MRs. The hearing will be held in the Lone Star Conference Room of the Health and Human Services Commission, Braker Center, Building H, … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: ICF/MRs and Nursing Facilities
