Provider Letter No. 17-18 - (Replaces PL 14-13). The examples in this letter are not all inclusive. Many other possible scenarios are reportable. The law requires an owner or employee of a NF who has cause to believe that the physical or mental health or welfare of a resident has been or may be adversely affected by abuse, neglect or exploitation. Attachements included instruct guidance to NFs on resident-to-resident incidents, including sexual activity, and on how to determine whether NFs must … [Read more...] about Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Misappropriation of Resident Property, and Other Incidents that Must Be Reported to DADS
Initial License and Alzheimer’s Certification of a Type B ALF for an Applicant in Good Standing
Provider Letter No. 17-14 -The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) added new rules and amended existing rules to Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 92, Licensing Standards for Assisted Living Facilities. These changes include:• A new 40 TAC §92.22 allows an applicant to request from DADS an initial Type B license and Alzheimer’s certification for a facility or distinct unit before DADS conducts an on-site health inspection if the applicant meets … [Read more...] about Initial License and Alzheimer’s Certification of a Type B ALF for an Applicant in Good Standing
New Rule Amendments in Texas Administrative Code (TAC) for NFA’s
Provider Letter No. 17-19 - The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) amended existing rules in 40 TAC Chapter 18, Nursing Facility Administrators (NFAs). These changes were initiated to:• clarify when a NFA may request an informal review;• update the time frame for requesting a formal hearing; and• amend the list of violations that lead to sanctions.There are amendments to 40 TAC §18.52, 40 TAC §18.53 & 40 TAC §18.54.You may access the amended rules for Chapter 18 … [Read more...] about New Rule Amendments in Texas Administrative Code (TAC) for NFA’s
New Billing Codes for Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASSR) DME and Therapy Assessments.
Information Letter No. 17-11 — The purpose of this letter is to notify Nursing Facility Providers (NFs) of the new billing codes for durable medical equipment (DME) and therapy assessments reimbursed through the PASRR program. All PASRR specialized services approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) on or after June 1, 2017, must be billed using the billing codes below. … [Read more...] about New Billing Codes for Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASSR) DME and Therapy Assessments.
Nursing Facility Providers Must Allow (DADS) surveyors complete access to their records
Provider Letter No. 17-20 – Electronic Health RecordsNursing Facilities may use the system of medical records that best suits their needs whether it is paper or an electronic system. As directed in the DADS released provider letter, a provider must grant access to any EHR when requested by the surveyor. During the entrance conference, surveyors will verify with the provider the process they will follow in order to have unrestricted access to a resident’s medical records. Please note that … [Read more...] about Nursing Facility Providers Must Allow (DADS) surveyors complete access to their records
Effective immediately, facilities must include DADS-provided, web-based PASRR training.
Provider Letter No. 17-16 – Guidelines Regarding Plans of Correction Associated with a PASRR ViolationNursing facilities (NFs) must comply with both state and federal requirements related to Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR). Effective immediately, facilities must include DADS-provided, web-based PASRR training for, at a minimum, the nursing facility administrator and the director of nursing in all POCs associated with any PASRR violation. POCs that do not include such training … [Read more...] about Effective immediately, facilities must include DADS-provided, web-based PASRR training.
DADS will begin reviewing and retiring, revising and/or reissuing provider letters issued eight years ago or more
Provider Letter No. 17-08 – Process for Retiring Provider LettersThe goals of this retire or revise initiative are to streamline DADS regulatory policies, reduce provider and stakeholder confusion, and manage the volume of letters with which DADS-regulated facilities, agencies, and licensees are expected to be familiar. DADS will begin issuing a series of program specific PLs that announce the list of letters that are being retired.Please be advised that notice that a letter is being retired … [Read more...] about DADS will begin reviewing and retiring, revising and/or reissuing provider letters issued eight years ago or more
DADS added new rules and amended existing rules to Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 92, Licensing Standards for Assisted Living Facilities.
Provider Letter No. 17-14 – Initial License and Alzheimer’s Certification of a Type B ALF for an Applicant in Good Standing.ON April 18 DADS added new rules and amended existing rules to Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 92, Licensing Standards for Assisted Living Facilities. The criteria is required to obtain an initial license prior to an on-site health inspection for ALF provider who meets certain “good standing.” The Provider Letter addresses If an applicant makes a … [Read more...] about DADS added new rules and amended existing rules to Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 92, Licensing Standards for Assisted Living Facilities.
Attention HCS Providers!! Request for Partial Reimbursement for Fire Sprinkler System has a Deadline.
Dads has published a Provider Letter regarding the deadline and process to submit a request for partial reimbursement of a fire sprinkler system in a Four-Person Residence for HCS providers. Refer to the letter for what is required to be in the request and how to submit it. Note that the request must be emailed by 5 PM on June 30, 2017. … [Read more...] about Attention HCS Providers!! Request for Partial Reimbursement for Fire Sprinkler System has a Deadline.
New Rules for Nursing Facilities Regarding License Revocation
On March 27, 2017, DADS issued a Provider Letter announcing new rules in the TAC regarding Revocation of Licenses for Nursing Facilities and regarding staying the license revocation. DADS explains:If you received a violation on or after September 1, 2016 that was related to abuse or neglect and cited at the immediate threat level, you also received a letter at the time of the exit conference that serves as your notice that the survey team identified a violation related to abuse or neglect that … [Read more...] about New Rules for Nursing Facilities Regarding License Revocation
