LTCR Provider Webinar Training

December 4th, 2025 December 2025 LTCR Provider Webinar Training Opportunities Home and Community-Based Services and Texas Home Living Provider (HCS/TxHmL) Joint Training Webinars Plan of Removal for HCS/TxHmL Providers Tuesday, Dec. 16 2–3:30 p.m. Register here for the webinar. Medication Management for HCS/TxHmL Providers Monday, Dec. 22 1:30–3 p.m. Register here for the webinar. For more training opportunities, visit the Joint Training Course...

National Influenza Vaccination Week 2025-Digital Toolkit

December 3rd, 2025 The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Immunization Section has announced the release of the National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) 2025 Digital Toolkit. NIVW takes place each December and highlights the importance of flu vaccination during influenza season. This week-long observance reinforces that it is not too late for Texans to receive a flu vaccine and protect themselves, their families, and their communities. The NIVW...

Dates Twogether Consulting Will Be Closed During The Holiday Season

November 18th, 2025 Holiday Season Availability: Twogether Consulting will be closed from November 25th, 2025-November 30th, 2025.  We will be closed from December 17th, 2025-January 4th, 2026.  You may email of course, and we will be checking it periodically, but we will not be taking on any new client projects or assignments these days, as no one will be available in the office. If you already have scheduled dates and projects with us during that time, we will...

Tips Concerning Survey Expectations For HCS Providers

November 16th, 2025 HCS providers have been contacting Twogether Consulting about certain requirements and/or changes in what surveyors are asking for this year from HCS providers. Below are a few things you should make sure you have completed and/or corrected prior to your survey.  I will try to update this as we receive feedback from providers, provider associations, and even HHSC staff. Here are some areas surveyors are focusing on:  Smoke detectors: must be in...

IDD-PASRR Handbook: Revision 25-1

November 16th, 2025 The IDD Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (IDD-PASRR) Handbook, revision 25-1, updates the handbook. This revision is effective Nov. 12, 2025. Review the updates linked here.