Letter To The Providers From Twogether Consulting: January 16th, 2025

January 16th, 2025 From Twogether Consulting! Howdy!   Hope everyone is well! Back to the grind for so many of us now that the holidays are over.  Please be sure to check the HCS and ICF home pages on the HHSC website for any new changes in rules, regulations, news, provider letters, training opportunities and more. Remember that Employment Readiness Services kick in as of January 1st, 2025 on the IPC for HCS & TxHmL.  See IL-2025-01. Twogether Consulting...

Letter To Providers From Twogether Consulting-January 7th, 2025

January 7th, 2025 From Twogether Consulting! Happy Holidays! Bon Jour and Happy New Year to all of you.  I spent some of my final holiday time in Paris.  It was wonderful and I was so glad I got to see some incredible places including the newly renovated Notre Dame Cathedral and eat some amazing food!  I  am feeling refreshed and am looking forward to coming home soon so I can assist providers with their needs. Twogether Consulting will be officially open to...

Promoting Independence Plan: 2024 Report

January 6th, 2024 From HHSC: The Promoting Independence Plan report has been publicly posted in accordance with Executive Order RP-13 and is now available for viewing This plan outlines accomplishments in the last two years as well as key strategies and goals that support people with disabilities to live independently within their communities. Highlights of the 2024 plan include activities to expand and improve services and an overarching theme of collaboration...

Extreme Winter Weather Emergency Resources & Considerations

December 30th, 2024 HHSC reminds long-term care facilities and agencies to review and update emergency plans for freezing temperatures and snow. Emergency plans for extreme weather should include the provider’s plan to address: Power loss. Water and food needs. Medical and pharmaceutical supplies. Communication to families and staff. Staffing shortages. Sheltering in place and evacuation, as applicable. Providers must follow emergency preparedness rules and their...