The following information was obtained from the December 26 issue of the Texas Register: Adopted Rules The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) adopted an amendment to 22 TAC §211.6, pertaining to Committees of the Board, which adds language to the rule reflecting the establishment of the Eligibility and Disciplinary Advisory Committee, which was known as the Eligibility and Disciplinary Committee Task Force. BON also adopted amendments to 22 TAC §217.16, relating to Minor Incidents, which … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Board of Nursing Adopts Amendments
DADS Alerts: CLASS Clarification, Etc.
The Texas Department and Aging and Disability Services (DADS) notified Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) providers that Form 8604, the Transition Assistance Services (TAS) Assessment and Authorization, has been replaced by Form 3621-A, CLASS Transition Assistance Services. See the TAS handbook for more information. DADS is offering new forms for programs like Deaf/Blind with Multiple Disabilities, Home and Community-based Services, and Intermediate Care Facilities for … [Read more...] about DADS Alerts: CLASS Clarification, Etc.
Information Letters: Service Authorization Notifications
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released two information letters: Service Authorization Notification for Emergency Dental Services DADS informed Nursing Facility providers about a change in the notification process for clients receiving authorizations for Emergency Dental Services, effective December 11. DADS will no longer send a fax notification to providers when the service authorization(s) have been approved for Emergency Dental Services. Download the … [Read more...] about Information Letters: Service Authorization Notifications
Texas Register Updates: Pilot Program Rules, RFP
The following information was found in the November 21 issue of the Texas Register: Adopted Rules The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopted new §§2.301 - 2.303, 2.305, 2.307, 2.309, 2.311, 2.313, and 2.315, and the repeal of §§2.351 - 2.373, in Chapter 2, Mental Retardation Authority Responsibilities, to establish rules governing the role and responsibilities of a mental retardation authority. HHSC also adopted new §§16.1 - 16.4 in Chapter 16, Pilot Program to … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Pilot Program Rules, RFP
Information and Provider Letters: Change in Look-Back Periods, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued one provider and three information letters: Community Services Medical Necessity (MN) and Level of Care Assessment (LOC) -- Resource Utilization Group Value "BC1" DADS notified Home and Community Support Services Agencies for Community-Based Alternatives, Consolidated Waiver Program, Integrated Care Management, and Program for the All Inclusive Care for the Elderly that it implemented a recent change in look-back … [Read more...] about Information and Provider Letters: Change in Look-Back Periods, Etc.
Information and Provider Letters: Data Training Classes, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released an information and a provider letter: Data Entry Training Class for Home and Community-Based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHmL) providers DADS informed HSC and TxHmL program providers about a monthly Data Entry Training Class for 2009. The two-day class focuses on the Client Assignment and Registration System data entry, policies, and procedures of the HCS and TxHmL Waiver programs. Download the letter and … [Read more...] about Information and Provider Letters: Data Training Classes, Etc.
Provider and Information Letters: Workflow, Surveys, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released eight information letters: New Provider Workflow Process for Nursing Facilities (NF) and Hospices In a letter to NFs and hospice providers, DADS informed them about the "Provider Action Required" status displayed for a form in the LTC Online Portal. The form history will include a detailed descriptive message that informs the provider of the error and will indicate what actions are required to correct or update the … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: Workflow, Surveys, Etc.
Information and Provider Letters: Criminal History Reports, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released two information and four provider letters: Surveyor Review of Department of Public Safety (DPS) Criminal History Reports Retrieved from the DPS Secure Website In a letter to Home and Community-Based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living Providers, DADS provided guidance related to the review of DPS criminal history reports retrieved from the DPS secure web site. These reports are confidential and are intended for the … [Read more...] about Information and Provider Letters: Criminal History Reports, Etc.
Information Letters: CARE Screen 683, BON Rules
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released two information letters: Review and Update ICF/MR Provider Characteristics Using Client Assignment and Registration (CARE) Screen 683 In a letter to ICF/MR providers, DADS provided information and instructions regarding the role and responsibilities of ICF/MR Providers to maintain current and accurate ICF/MR Provider Characteristics in CARE Screen 683. This includes information on the number of vacant beds, the age … [Read more...] about Information Letters: CARE Screen 683, BON Rules
Information Letters: TV Conversions, Consumer Rights Booklets, Etc.
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released three information letters: Service Initiation Begin Date Change for Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS) in the Integrated Care Management Program (ICM) DADS notified DAHS in the ICM service areas about procedures for determining service initiation time frames for eligible ICM members. An excerpt: Current DAHS program rules in §98.205(a) stipulate that the DAHS facility must initiate services within seven days … [Read more...] about Information Letters: TV Conversions, Consumer Rights Booklets, Etc.
