The following information was obtained from the October 11 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notice Correction HHSC published a notice in the September 20 issue about the agency's intent to submit a request to amend the THTQIP. An excerpt: In the prior public notice published in the September 20, 2013 issue of the Texas Register, HHSC discussed the agency's intent to request the addition of cognitive rehabilitation therapy as an available service in the STAR+PLUS home and community … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Correction, Base Wage
PLs and News Alerts: Emergency Plans
DADS released two provider letters. ALF, Hospice Freestanding Inpatient Units, ICFs/IID, and NF: DADS reminded these providers that their emergency plans must provide for the safe evacuation of all individuals residing in their facilities when the emergency situation requires an evacuation. (Letter) Hospice Agencies with a Freestanding Inpatient Unit: DADS reminded these providers that all HCSSAs must comply with TAC, Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 97, §97.256 and have a written emergency … [Read more...] about PLs and News Alerts: Emergency Plans
TX Register Updates: Correction, Base Wage
The following information was obtained from the October 11 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notice Correction HHSC published a notice in the September 20 issue about the agency's intent to submit a request to amend the THTQIP. An excerpt: In the prior public notice published in the September 20, 2013 issue of the Texas Register, HHSC discussed the agency's intent to request the addition of cognitive rehabilitation therapy as an available service in the STAR+PLUS home and community … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Correction, Base Wage
DADS News Alerts: New Appendices and Provider Manuals
-- A new appendix has been added to the Home Delivered Meals Provider Manual. -- A new appendix has been added to the Consumer Managed Personal Attendant Services Provider Manual. -- New Licensed ICF/IDD Provider Manual. -- The Five Star Preview Reports were available beginning September 13, 2013. See the news alert page for access. -- DADS invited Region 8 NFs to a provider meeting presented by its Regulatory Services Division on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: New Appendices and Provider Manuals
TX Register Updates: Area Agencies on Aging
The following information was obtained from the September 20 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notices HHSC intends to submit an amendment to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance to adjust fees for the following existing services: Hearing and Audiometric Evaluations; Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies; Physicians and Other Practitioners; and Home Health Services. HHSC intends to submit to CMS a request to amend the THTQIP to expand STAR+PLUS to the … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Area Agencies on Aging
DADS News Alerts: 9/24 Culture Change Conference Reminder
-- DADS will host the annual ICF/IID Provider & Surveyor Conference, Feb. 5 & 6, 2014, at the Commons Conference Center on the J.J. Pickle Center campus in Austin. Contact Katharine McCormick at Katharine.Mccormick@dads.state.tx.us for more information. -- CMS has made available for download a presentation in their MDS 3.0 Provider Updates program, "Discharge Assessments and the Use of Dashes." -- CMS released S&C Memorandum 13-56 (PDF) to outline the steps to take to … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: 9/24 Culture Change Conference Reminder
DADS News Alerts: Culture Change Conference Registration
-- Registration for the 3rd Annual Culture Change Conference is open. Click here for additional event information Click here to register -- HHSC seeks proposals from ICF/IID providers and ICF/IID waiver program providers in a Money Follows the Person Employment Project. See the news alert page for more information. -- DADS will not publish a June 2013 issue of The MDS Mentor. -- From the news alert page: Urgent Heat Advisory Reminder With excessive heat expected to continue … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: Culture Change Conference Registration