Provider Letter No. 17-20 – Electronic Health RecordsNursing Facilities may use the system of medical records that best suits their needs whether it is paper or an electronic system. As directed in the DADS released provider letter, a provider must grant access to any EHR when requested by the surveyor. During the entrance conference, surveyors will verify with the provider the process they will follow in order to have unrestricted access to a resident’s medical records. Please note that … [Read more...] about Nursing Facility Providers Must Allow (DADS) surveyors complete access to their records
New Letter to clarify guidance on reporting Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation and investigating incidents reportable to DADS
Provider Letter No. 17-03 - April 24 - DADS released a new provider letter to clarify guidance on reporting ANE to DFPS by an ICF/IID exempt from licensure (referred to in this Provider Letter as a “facility). Guidelines for Reporting Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation (ANE) to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and Reporting Incidents to the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS). A flow chart showing the reporting requirements and a checklist to use … [Read more...] about New Letter to clarify guidance on reporting Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation and investigating incidents reportable to DADS
DADS added new rules and amended existing rules to Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 92, Licensing Standards for Assisted Living Facilities.
Provider Letter No. 17-14 – Initial License and Alzheimer’s Certification of a Type B ALF for an Applicant in Good Standing.ON April 18 DADS added new rules and amended existing rules to Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 92, Licensing Standards for Assisted Living Facilities. The criteria is required to obtain an initial license prior to an on-site health inspection for ALF provider who meets certain “good standing.” The Provider Letter addresses If an applicant makes a … [Read more...] about DADS added new rules and amended existing rules to Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 92, Licensing Standards for Assisted Living Facilities.
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
Waiver Survey and Certification Quality Assurance Surveys
Waiver Survey and Certification Quality Assurance SurveysEffective October 1, 2016, the Waiver Survey and Certification (WSC) Unit of the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) Regulatory Services will begin conducting quality assurance (QA) surveys of HCS and TxHmL program providers. The purpose of QA surveys is to increase consistency in the survey and certification process for the HCS and TxHmL programs. During a QA survey, a QA team will review the results of a survey … [Read more...] about Waiver Survey and Certification Quality Assurance Surveys
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED PAYMENT RATES
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED PAYMENT RATESEffective September 1, 2016The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing at 3:00 p.m. on August 26, 2016 in the Public Hearing Room in the Brown Heatly Building, 4900 N. Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas, with entrance through Security at the front of the building facing Lamar Boulevard. Public comments will be received on proposed Foster Care Redesign (FCRD) payment rates for the 24-Hour Residential Child Care (24 RCC) program … [Read more...] about SUMMARY OF PROPOSED PAYMENT RATES
Emergency Response Service Delivery
Emergency Response Service Delivery Equipment Options As a requirement of Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 52, §52.201, an Emergency Response Service (ERS) provider must have emergency monitoring capability 24/7 and must be able to produce: • a printed record of the type of alarm code (test, accidental, or emergency); • the unit subscriber number; and • the date and time of the activated alarm in seconds. Some ERS providers use alternative delivery equipment to deliver ERS … [Read more...] about Emergency Response Service Delivery
Rule Amendments in Title 40, Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 19
Rule Amendments in Title 40, Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 19Nursing Facility Requirements for Licensure and Medicaid Certification; and Chapter 92, Licensing Standards for Assisted Living Facilities The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) has added new rules and amended existing rules in 40 TAC Chapters 19 and 92 regarding procedures that require a facility to request guardianship orders for a resident, and to disclose whether a facility is certified to … [Read more...] about Rule Amendments in Title 40, Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 19
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
