Registration is Open: 2023 Quality in Long-Term Care Conference-August 22nd and 23rd (Austin, Tx)

by | Jun 10, 2023

June 10th, 2023 HHS, in collaboration with The University of Texas Steve Hicks School of Social Work, will host an informative two-day, free conference on quality in long-term care. Aug. 22-23 This year’s theme is, “Making a Commitment to Person-Centered Long-Term Care.” The conference offers presentations from nationally and internationally recognized experts. Topics include: Caring for people with dementia. Infection prevention and control. Long COVID...

mySchedules Training Webinars & Other Resources From MITC

by | Jun 6, 2023

May 13th, 2023 “The labor shortage has made it more important than ever to manage available resources effectively. Allowing existing employees to view and request open shifts can be a big help to over-stressed managers.” Our friends at MITC have asked us to share some information on one of their very important resources, scheduling software for your shift staff in group homes and employees in general.  Please check all their info below and feel free to...

Reminder: Implementation Plan Form 2125 (HCS/TxHmL)

by | Jun 5, 2023

June 5th, 2023 Form 2125 from HHSC used int the HCS and TxHmL programs as the Implementation Plan form, was updated in Oct. 2022.  The form currently has a box to check this document if consent was obtained from the individual or LAR concerning receiving services via Synchronous Audio Visual Technology . Per standards of care, any professional therapy service or nursing service delivered using synchronous audio-visual technology must be clinically appropriate,...

Important Reminder: Consent For Synchronous Audio-Visual Technology

by | Jun 5, 2023

June 5th, 2023 Just A Reminder About Consent For Synchronous Audio-Visual Technology Revision 22-3; Effective Oct. 19, 2022 As appropriate for the individual and as permitted by service-specific requirements, the modalities for delivering services to an individual includes: In-person Synchronous audio-visual Audio only In addition to meeting service requirements, providers must defer to the needs of the individual receiving services, ensuring the mode of service...

IDD Ombudsman “Client’s Rights & Complaints”

by | May 28, 2023

May 28th, 2023 When to Call the IDD Ombudsman The IDD Ombudsman receives complaints from individuals, family members, and the general public about the care, treatment, or services provided to an individual. Individuals receiving services or family members of the individual may prefer to call the IDD Ombudsman to assist in resolving an issue rather than speaking with their LIDDA service coordinator (SC) or HCS provider. (In addition, if you are not sure where to...