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 2, 2026
August 3rd, 2026 From Twogether Consulting Hello Everyone! It’s a scorcher out there, and I don’t think there will be rain or cooler weather anytime soon! Don’t forget to keep your individuals out of the sun for any major length of time and ensure they are well-hydrated. Keep the sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats handy when spending time in the sun. This month there are some exciting IDD and other disability events: Several intellectual and...
by Julie Blacklock | Jul 31, 2026
July 31st, 2026 August 2026 LTCR Provider Webinar Training Opportunities Home and Community Based and Texas Home Living Provider (HCS/TxHmL) and Individualized Skills and Socialization Joint Training webinars: Host Home and Companion Care for Home and Community Based Services Providers Tuesday, Aug. 04 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register here for the webinar. HCS/TxHmL Certification Standards: An Overview of Changes Friday, Aug. 28 2:30–3:30 p.m. Register here for...
by Julie Blacklock | Jul 31, 2026
July 31st, 2026 CLARIFICATION: Staff Training Requirements for Providers of DAHS with ISS Only Licenses ANE Emergency Response Infection Control Current rules at §559.227(l)(2)(B), §559.227(l)(2)(C), and §559.227(l)(2)(E) specify that staff are to receive training on these topics “at least biannually.” HHSC has received questions regarding the meaning of biannual (twice every year or every two years). HHSC clarified that the training is to occur...
by Julie Blacklock | Jul 31, 2026
July 31st, 2026 If you missed the quarterly ISS webinar on 7/30/26, the recording and handout will be posted in the near future, but they are not available yet. July 13th, 2026 Register for DAHS/ISS Quarterly Webinar HHSC Long-Term Care Regulation will host a webinar for Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS) and Individualized Skills and Socialization providers regarding the latest information from LTCR. DAHS and Individualized Skills and Socialization providers...
