First, it is essential to remember that under SB 240, Texas Healthcare Facilities must Adopt Workplace Violence Prevention Plans by September 1, 2024. For HCSSA, HHSC has revised PL 2024-10 to "remove a "reference to temporary employees."" It also clarifies the definition of "an employed register nurse" to read: "An RN is considered to be employed if he or she has entered into a formal employment relationship with a home health agency and receives a W2 tax form from that agency." You can … [Read more...] about Texas HHSC Updates Provider Letter Regarding Workplace Violence Program for Home and Communicty Support Services Agencies
Notification Requirements in Response to an Emergency or Disaster
Provider Letter 18-16 - This Long-Term Care regulatory provider letter is to inform a Home and Community Support Services Agency (HCSSA or agency) of notification requirements for temporary agency changes in response to an emergency or disaster. The letter details provider responsibilities regarding initial or renewal application changes due to an emergency or disaster, temporarily relocation of a place of business as a result of an emergency or disaster, providing services to clients who … [Read more...] about Notification Requirements in Response to an Emergency or Disaster
HCSSAs that Contract with Management Companies
Provider Letter 18-13 - Home and Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSAs) are issued the clarifications and requirements and regarding the role of management companies. Providers are notified that if an HCSSA contracts with a management company or other organization, the HCSSA must comply with all rules and regulations that relate to such a contract, which is addressed in the provider letter. HHSC has statutory authority to adopt rules that specify the ownership interests and other … [Read more...] about HCSSAs that Contract with Management Companies
Long-term Care Regulatory Provider Letter – Incident Reporting Requirements
Provider Letter - PL 18-07 Providers have been reporting incidents without providing all of the information necessary for HHSC Complaint and Incident Intake (CII) to properly prioritize its review of those incidents. This letter serves as a guidance to the provider types including: Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS) Facilities, Home and Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSAs), Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an … [Read more...] about Long-term Care Regulatory Provider Letter – Incident Reporting Requirements
