Provider Letter No. 17-37 – The Department of Aging & Disability Services (DADS) is no longer a stand-alone agency and has been transferred to the Health and Human Service Commission (HHSC), although the regulatory processes for notifying providers of changes to licensure requirements will remain unchanged. Regulatory programs and management of the operations for state supported living centers will transfer to HHS .The provider letter details that HHSC will continue to notify providers of … [Read more...] about DADS Functions Abolished after 2-Year HHS Transformation
Proposed Amendments to streamline ICF/IID & HCS/TxHmL Provider Cost Report Rules
HHSC Report- Effective January 1st 2018, information contained in PPAT on cost report rule changes to be adopted by March 2018, address the implementation of a cost report reform initiative for HCS/TxHmL and ICF/IID providers as required by Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)On Jan. 1st, HHSC requires only even-year cost reports beginning with the providers’ 2018 fiscal year cost reports for HCS/TxHmL (§355.722(a) and ICF/IID(§355.105(c)(1) )providers. HHSC also proposes … [Read more...] about Proposed Amendments to streamline ICF/IID & HCS/TxHmL Provider Cost Report Rules
Amended ICF rules for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions
HHSC has adopted amendments regarding a change of ownership in 40 TAC Chapter 90, Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disabitlity or Related Conditions, that went into effect on October 11, 2017. The adopted rules:Revise requirements related to a change of ownership of a license holder for an intermediate care facility for individuals with an intellectual disability or related conditions (ICF/IID);require a license holder that does not undergo a change of ownership … [Read more...] about Amended ICF rules for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions
Alert: All Providers Are Required To Redo Employee Misconduct Registry (EMR) Searches
Provider Letter No. 17-23 - DADS is directing providers to immediately redo all EMR searches conducted during this two-month period ( From June 9, 2017, through July 27, 2017) to verify the employability of any individuals they have hired. If a search result now shows that an individual is listed in the EMR, then the individual is not eligible to continue employment in a DADS-regulated facility or agency or any facility or agency governed by Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 253. Every … [Read more...] about Alert: All Providers Are Required To Redo Employee Misconduct Registry (EMR) Searches
Atlantic Hurricane Season Preparedness Required by DADS: Health Services and Care Facilities should review their emergency preparedness and response plans.
With the latest weather conditions and Hurricane Season in effect from June to Novemeber, DADS has issued a new release addressing applicable program rules to ensure that: "All Adult Day Care Facilities (ADCs), Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs), Home and Community Support Service Agencies (HCSSAs), Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions (ICFs/IID), and Nursing Facilities (NFs) should be prepared to protect residents/clients during … [Read more...] about Atlantic Hurricane Season Preparedness Required by DADS: Health Services and Care Facilities should review their emergency preparedness and response plans.
Change of Ownership, Provider Agreement Assignment, and Relocation
Provider Letter No. 16-37 —Change of Ownership, Provider Agreement Assignment, and RelocationThe Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) is issuing this provider letter to remind intermediate care facilities for individuals with an intellectual disability or related conditions (ICF/IID), of requirements associated with change of ownership, assignment of a provider agreement, and relocation of an ICF/IID. If a change of ownership of an ICF/IID is being considered, a program … [Read more...] about Change of Ownership, Provider Agreement Assignment, and Relocation
IDD Assessment Project – Phase One Implementation
The purpose of this information letter (IL) is to inform the LIDDAs, CMAs, and program providers for HCS, TxHmL, CLASS, DBMD and ICF/IID about the implementation of phase one of the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Assessment project (the project).IDD Assessment Project – Phase One ImplementationSection 3.01 of Senate Bill (S.B.) 7, 83rd Legislature, Regular Session, 2013, directs the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) to develop and implement a … [Read more...] about IDD Assessment Project – Phase One Implementation
Provision of Acute Care and State Plan Services for Individuals Under 21 Years of Age
Information Letter No. 16-26 Provision of Acute Care and State Plan Services for Individuals Under 21 Years of Age Beginning November 1, 2016, most individuals under 21 years of age who receive:• Supplemental Security Income (SSI),• disability-related Medicaid, or• services in the ICF/IID Program or an ICF/IID waiver program (i.e., HCS, TxHmL, CLASS or DBMD)will receive their acute care and most other Medicaid State Plan services through the STAR Kids managed care program. Examples of services … [Read more...] about Provision of Acute Care and State Plan Services for Individuals Under 21 Years of Age
Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) Training Required for New Employees
Effective May 1, 2016, new ICF/IID employees who will serve on a person’s interdisciplinary team — or otherwise work with a person to carry out the person’s individual program plan — must complete TIC training before working with that person. The new rule, Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, §90.44 Trauma-Informed Care Training, applies to certain employees of ICFs/IID, including certain employees of state supported living centers, who are hired on or after May 1, 2016.The Texas Department of … [Read more...] about Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) Training Required for New Employees
?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
