-- DADS invited providers to register for the Culture Change Webinar #5 -- The Value and Importance of Spending Time Outdoors, scheduled for Wednesday, October 17, 2012, from 1-2 p.m. Register here. -- Recordings of previous webinars on antipsychotic medication are now available on the Culture Change Training page under the Past Events section. -- DADS will conduct an orientation on Wednesday, November 28, 2012, from 1-5 p.m. for individuals interested in serving as a court-appointed … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: 10/17 Webinar, 11/28 Orientation
TX Register Updates: New Medical Board Rules
The following information was obtained from the October 12 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notice HHSC intends to submit to CMS a request to renew the Youth Empowerment Services waiver for the period beginning April 1, 2013, through March 31, 2018. See the Texas Register for more information. Proposed Rules HHSC proposed new Chapter 352, Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Provider Enrollment—§§352.1, 352.3, 352.5, 352.7, 352.9, 352.11, 352.13, 352.15, … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: New Medical Board Rules
PL/News Alerts: Nursing Rules, 9/12 Session
All ICFs/ID: DADS informed providers that some of the Board of Nursing's rules may be viewed as more restrictive than the federal regulations. An excerpt: The BON standards are more restrictive than the ICF/IID federal regulations and/or state licensure rules regarding: • RN assessments for initial or annual staffings; • RN participation in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings that discuss RN assessments or nursing service plans (NSPs); • quarterly nursing physical examinations; • LVN … [Read more...] about PL/News Alerts: Nursing Rules, 9/12 Session
TX Register Updates: 9/18 Hearing, Nursing Changes
The following information was obtained from the August 24 issue of Texas Register. Public Notices and Hearing HHSC intends to submit an amendment to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, which would delete obsolete and outdated information in the reimbursement methodology for case management for blind and visually impaired children. HHSC intends to submit an amendment to comply with Chapter 536 of Texas Government Code, which requires the agency to convert hospital reimbursement … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: 9/18 Hearing, Nursing Changes
Certification and Recertification by Physicians for Extended Care Services
In skilled nursing facilities, in accordance with CMS manual guidance, CMS will only make payment for covered post-hospital extended care services if a physician makes the required certification and, where applicable, the required re-certification regarding the services furnished. Skilled nursing facilities are responsible for obtaining the required physician certification and recertification statements. Such certification must clearly note that that post-hospital inpatient extended … [Read more...] about Certification and Recertification by Physicians for Extended Care Services
IL/PL and News Alerts: West Nile Virus, Upcoming Sessions
DADS released an information letter and a provider letter: Most providers, including ADC, AL, CMPAS, DBMD, Hospice, NF, and TxHmL: DADS alerted these providers to increased incident rates of the West Nile virus in Texas, its symptoms, and how to avoid it. (Letter) ICF/IID: DADS attached the answers to frequently asked questions from providers and stakeholders. An excerpt: Criminal History Checks Q: I conduct searches and review the criminal history reports of all job applicants. … [Read more...] about IL/PL and News Alerts: West Nile Virus, Upcoming Sessions
TX Register Updates: 9/13 Hearing, Board of Nursing Changes
The following information was obtained from the August 10 issue of the Texas Register. Public Hearings and Notices HHSC will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 13, 2012, at 1:30 p.m., to receive comment on proposed Medicaid payment rates for Licensed Midwife Services in a Birthing Center; and primary care services and vaccine administration services provided by physicians and other practitioners as a result of the Affordable Care Act. The hearing will take place in the Lone Star … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: 9/13 Hearing, Board of Nursing Changes
ILs: FY13 Cutoffs, PASRR Changes
DADS released four information letters: AFC, ALFs, CBA, CMPAS, DBMD, FC, ICF/ID, PACE, and others: • Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Miscellaneous Claims Cutoff: NOON Wednesday, August 8, 2012 • FY12 Claims Processing Cutoff: NOON Thursday, August 23, 2012 (Letter) Community/State (Service Group 5) ICF/IID: • Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Miscellaneous Claims Cutoff: NOON Wednesday, August 8, 2012 • FY12 Claims Processing Cutoff: NOON Thursday, August 23, 2012 (Letter) HSC and TxHmL: • Fiscal Year (FY) … [Read more...] about ILs: FY13 Cutoffs, PASRR Changes
TX Register Updates: 8/20 Hearing, Nurse-Midwives
The following information was obtained from the August 3 issue of the Texas Register. Public Hearing HHSC will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 20, 2012, at 9 a.m. to receive comment on proposed payment rates for Supported Employment in the CLASS waiver program and Employment Assistance and Supported Employment in the DBMD waiver program. The hearing will be held in the Palo Duro Conference Room of the HHSC, Braker Center, Building H, located at 11209 Metric Boulevard, Austin. See … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: 8/20 Hearing, Nurse-Midwives
TX Register Updates: Continuing Ed for Tick-borne Disease Treatment
The following information was obtained from the July 13 issue of the Texas Register: Public Notices The Texas Medical Board adopted new 22 TAC §§198.1 - 198.3 in the June 29, 2012, issue of the Texas Register (37 TexReg 4929). On page 4929, the name of the chapter, "Unlicensed Practice," is incorrect and reflects the old topic of Chapter 198 rules. The correct name of the new chapter is "Standards for Use of Investigational Agents." HHSC intends to submit transmittal number 12-028 to the … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Continuing Ed for Tick-borne Disease Treatment
