DADS released a provider/information letter and an information letter: Adult Day Care Providers (ADC) Contracted to Provide Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS): When a licensed ADC facility that contracts with DADS to provide DAHS intends to relocate, the ADC must meet certain requirements to continue its licensing status and contracting relationship with DADS. (Letter) NFs: CMS is releasing a 3.0 version of the MDS assessments, effective October 1, 2010. An excerpt: MDS 2.0 … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: ADC, DAHS, NFs
Texas Register Updates: Board of Nursing Rule Changes
The following information was obtained from the July 7 issue of the Texas Register: Adopted Rules The Texas Board of Nursing adopted amendments to §211.6, relating to Committees of the Board, which, among other things, direct the Board to determine the feasibility of conducting a pilot program to evaluate the efficacy and effect of deferring a final disciplinary action against an individual for minor violations of the Nursing Practice Act and Board rules. The Board adopts amendments to … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Board of Nursing Rule Changes
Texas Register Updates: June 25 Issue
The following information was obtained from the June 25 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices HHSC has proposed and adopted Medicaid payment rates for contracts not participating in the Attendant Compensation Rate Enhancement (the Enhancement) and the attendant compensation base rate for contracts participating in the Enhancement for non-state operated ICF/MR residential services and day habilitation services. HHSC also proposed new per diem reimbursement rates for the non-state … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: June 25 Issue
Texas Register Updates: NFs, TX Medical Board
The following information was obtained from the May 28 issue of the Texas Register: Public Hearing and Notices HHSC will hold a public hearing on June 15, 2010, at 1 p.m., to receive public comment on proposed payment rates for the state-owned veterans nursing facilities, to be held in the Permian Basin Room of the HHSC, Braker Center, Building H, located at 11209 Metric Boulevard, Austin, Texas. HHSC intends to submit Transmittal Number 10-022, Amendment Number 915, to the Texas State … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: NFs, TX Medical Board
Texas Register Updates: Contract Award, Board of Nursing Changes
The following information was obtained from the May 21 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices HHSC will award contract 529-06-0425-00042 to Health Management Associates in Lansing, Michigan, to develop two deliverables, the State Medicaid Health Information Technology Plan and the Implementation Advance Planning Document. The contract's total value is $641,010. HHSC intends to submit an amendment to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, which would add the non-state … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Contract Award, Board of Nursing Changes
Provider and Information Letters: NFs, HCS, All Community Services Providers
DADS released two provider and five information letters: NFs: As a result of changes to 40 TAC Chapter 19, an applicant may request an Expedited Life Safety Code inspection for any initial application pending on June 1, 2010, and any initial application submitted to the DADS Licensing and Credentialing section, Regulatory Services division, on or after June 1, 2010. (Letter) NFs must notify HHSC of any change in a Medicaid resident's monthly income or resources as required by Chapter H … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: NFs, HCS, All Community Services Providers
Texas Register: Three Hearings, Board of Nursing Rules
The following information was obtained from the May 7 issue of the Texas Register: Public Hearings and Notice HHSC will hold a public hearing on May 24, 2010, at 9 a.m. to receive public comments on rates for the attendant compensation rate component for contracts not participating in the Attendant Compensation Rate Enhancement for the HCS, TxHmL, and ICF/MR programs. The hearing will take place in the Lone Star Conference Room. For more information, contact Meisha Scott by telephone at … [Read more...] about Texas Register: Three Hearings, Board of Nursing Rules
Provider and Information Letters: Type E ALFs, HCSSAs, Hospice
DADS released one provider and two information letters: Licensed Type E Assisted Living Facilities: Effective September 1, 2010, the Texas legislature repeals Section 247.030, Health and Safety Code, which means Type E will no longer be a licensing option for ALFs. DADS will continue to mail licensing renewal packets to Type E facilities until May 1, 2010 (Letter) CBAs, Consolidated Waiver Program, and ICM Waiver HCSSAs: DADS clarified to these providers that HCSSAs are not required … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: Type E ALFs, HCSSAs, Hospice
Texas Register Updates: NFs, DBMD, Texas Medical Board
The following information was obtained from the February 26 issue of the Texas Register: Proposed Rules HHSC proposes to amend several sections of the code, including Nursing Facility Administrators, Nursing Facility Requirements For Licensure And Medicaid Certification, Medicaid Waiver Program For People Who Are Deaf Blind With Multiple Disabilities, DBMD Program, Enrollment Process, and Transfer Between Program Providers. See the relevant section of the Texas Register and scroll down … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: NFs, DBMD, Texas Medical Board
Texas Register Updates: Life Safety Code Inspection, March 15 Hearing
The following information was obtained from the February 19 issue of the Texas Register: Proposed Rules HHSC proposes to amend Subchapter B, Definitions, §19.101, concerning definitions; Subchapter D, Facility Construction, §19.330, concerning construction and initial survey of completed construction; and new §19.220, concerning expedited life safety code and physical plant inspection fees, in Chapter 19, Nursing Facility Requirements for Licensure and Medicaid Certification. The … [Read more...] about Texas Register Updates: Life Safety Code Inspection, March 15 Hearing