Provider Letter No. 16-36 –Clarification of Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation (ANE)Self-Reporting and “Duty to Report” RequirementsHCSSA is required by the Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 97, §97.249, to self-report to both the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) incidents of ANE of HCSSA clients by HCSSA staff. By contrast, HCSSA employees, as well as all citizens, are required by the Texas … [Read more...] about Clarification of Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation (ANE)
Moratorium on HHA Enrollment in Texas
Provider Letter No. 16-35 –Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) relating to licensing and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Moratorium on Home Health Agency (HHA) Enrollment in Texas (Replaces PL 14-12)The federal moratorium on enrollment of HHAs in the Medicare, Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Programs (CHIP), is expanded to include the entire state of Texas. The initial moratorium, first implemented on January 30, 2014 and extended through July 28, 2016, affected the … [Read more...] about Moratorium on HHA Enrollment in Texas
HCSSA Self-reports of Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation and Provider Investigation Report Form
Provider Letter No. 16-22 HCSSA Self-reports of Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation and Provider Investigation Report Form (DADS Form 3613) (Replaces PL 06-12) A HCSSA must self-report all allegations of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation (ANE) to both the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) as required by Texas Health and Safety Code §142.018 and the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 97, … [Read more...] about HCSSA Self-reports of Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation and Provider Investigation Report Form
Criminal History, Nurse Aide Registry (NAR), and Employee Misconduct Registry (EMR) Requirements
Provider Letter No. 16-21 Criminal History, Nurse Aide Registry (NAR), and Employee Misconduct Registry (EMR) Requirements (Replaces PL 15-34 and PL 06-48) HCSSAs are required to verify an unlicensed employment applicant’s employability before hiring, if the employee’s duties would or do include face-to-face contact with a client. The verification includes criminal history checks as well as searches of the EMR and the NAR. The following provides additional information about these … [Read more...] about Criminal History, Nurse Aide Registry (NAR), and Employee Misconduct Registry (EMR) Requirements
More on the Supported Decision-Making Agreement Act
This letter informs providers of the Supported Decision-Making Agreement Act (“Act”), and to encourage its implementation. The Texas Legislature amended the Estates Code through House Bill (H.B.) 39 and Senate Bill (S.B.) 1881, (84th Legislature, Regular Session, 2015) by adding the Supported Decision-Making Agreement Act. The Act provides adults with disabilities who need assistance with understanding choices to make their own decisions an option that is less restrictive than guardianship. … [Read more...] about More on the Supported Decision-Making Agreement Act
?2015 Deficiencies in ICFs/IID and Licensed HCSSAs
FY 2015 DEFICIENCIES IN ICFs/IID & LICENSED HCSSAs The links below provide access to Computer-based Trainings related to the above-mentioned deficiencies. ICF/IIDs10 Most Frequently Cited Deficiencies in ICFs/IID for Fiscal Year 2015, covers common citations and suggests areas where ICF/IID providers might implement quality assurance steps and performance improvement methods.10 Most Frequently Cited Deficiencies in ICFs/IID - Life Safety Code for Fiscal Year 2015 covers common … [Read more...] about ?2015 Deficiencies in ICFs/IID and Licensed HCSSAs
Service Backup Plan Requirements
Here is more info on the the policy requiring the home and community support services agency (HCSSA) to submit a copy of all backup plans and cardiopulmonaryresuscitation (CPR)/First Aid certification service provider qualifications for persons designatedwithin a service backup plan to the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) casemanager.Effective September 1, 2014, the in-home record is no longer required by the Medically DependentChildren Program (MDCP). For individuals currently … [Read more...] about Service Backup Plan Requirements
Upcoming DADS region 4/5 meetings
DADS issued the following Two Provider Alerts or Bulletins: Region 4/5 HCSSA Provider Meeting in Lufkin THIS MEETING IS LIMITED TO PROVIDERS LOCATED IN REGION 4/5 The meeting for Region 4/5 is on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m at: Angelina College. Room 104. 3500 South 1st Street. Lufkin, TX 75902 To register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2014LufkinHCSSA Region 4/5 HCSSA Provider Meeting in Tyler THIS MEETING IS LIMITED TO PROVIDERS LOCATED IN REGION 4/5 … [Read more...] about Upcoming DADS region 4/5 meetings
IL and PLs: Sex Offender Registry
DADS released one information letter and three provider letters. CBA, CLASS, DBMD, FMS, and MDCP: DADS provided current information regarding when room and board are included in the reimbursement rate for in-home and out-of-home respite. (Letter) ALF: DADS notified providers that it intends to adopt the 2000 edition of the NFPA 101, the LSC, effective January 6, 2014, for assisted living facilities. (Letter) DADS informed ALF managers of a new requirement mandated by the Texas … [Read more...] about IL and PLs: Sex Offender Registry
DADS News Alerts: 10/29 Meeting, Provider Agreements
-- Transition for Implementation of FY 2014 SNF PPS MDS 3.0 Policy Changes (PDF) - Texas providers with questions can contact Cheryl Shiffer here. -- MDS 3.0 RAI Manual V1.11 Available - A list of significant changes can be found in the document titled "RAI Manual V1.11 October 2013 Changes." Also see McKnight's news story. -- DADS posted a new appendix, List of Excluded Individuals and Entities, designed to explain and clarify the federal requirement that all providers contracting with … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: 10/29 Meeting, Provider Agreements
