by Julie Blacklock | Aug 18, 2026
August 18th, 2026 From Twogether Consulting Hello Everyone! Hoping everyone is well. It’s finally here: the AAIDD Texas Chapter 50th Anniversary and Annual Convention is happening this week in Corpus Christi, TX. Unfortunately, due to a family emergency, I was not able to attend this week, and I am so disappointed I will not get to visit with so many great providers and vendors attending. If you are attending the convention this week, please don’t...
by Julie Blacklock | Aug 18, 2026
August 18th, 2026 August and September 2026 LTCR Provider Webinar Training Opportunities Home and Community Based and Texas Home Living Provider (HCS/TxHmL) Joint Training webinars: Hurricane Season – Ready or Not! Preparedness for HCS/TxHmL and Individualized Skills and Socialization Providers Thursday, Aug. 20 1:30–3:30 p.m. Register for the Aug. 20 webinar. HCS/TxHmL Certification Standards: An Overview of Changes Friday, Aug. 28 2:30–3:30 p.m. Register for the...
by Julie Blacklock | Aug 15, 2026
August 15th, 2026 Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Virtual Conference on November 5 Save the date for the 10th annual PASRR Conference. This is a free, one-day conference held virtually on Thursday, November 5, 2026. What: PASRR Virtual Conference When: Thursday, November 5, 2026 Where: Online Registration opens in September. Audience Nursing facility staff, IDD providers, local IDD authority staff, local mental health and behavioral health...
by Julie Blacklock | Aug 10, 2026
August 10th, 2026 HHSC Bulletin: LTCR has published revised Provider Letter 2026-13, Implementation of Workplace Violence Prevention for Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF). The letter has been updated to include information on a hold-harmless period for the requirement to include a physician on the Workplace Violence Committee. The hold-harmless period is from September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027. This document is posted on the HHSC ICF Provider Portal website....
by Julie Blacklock | Aug 10, 2026
August 10th, 2026 HHSC LTCR Publishes Revised SEMARC Guidance for Providers (PL 2026-10) HHSC LTCR has published revised Provider Letter 2026-10, LTCR Provider Responsibilities for the Search Engine for Multi-Agency Reportable Conduct (SEMARC). The letter has been updated to include information on a hold-harmless period from August 3, 2026, to October 5, 2026. July 3rd, 2026 HHSC Long-Term Care Regulation has published Provider Letter 2026-10, LTCR Provider...
