The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) released an information and a provider letter:

• Data Entry Training Class for Home and Community-Based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHmL) providers

DADS informed HSC and TxHmL program providers about a monthly Data Entry Training Class for 2009. The two-day class focuses on the Client Assignment and Registration System data entry, policies, and procedures of the HCS and TxHmL Waiver programs. Download the letter and two-page attachment for dates and times.

• Physical Examinations in Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation (ICFs/MR)

DADS provided guidance and clarification to ICFs/MR regarding annual physical examinations. ICFs/MR must provide or obtain preventative and general care as well as an annual physical examination for each individual. See the letter for details.