Save the Date: Annual Intermediate Care Facility Conference Webinar Dec. 5

by | Oct 30, 2024

October 30th, 2024 The HHSC Joint Training unit will host its annual Intermediate Care Facility Conference webinar, “Embracing Change to Enhance Value,” on Dec. 5. This daylong virtual conference is for providers and survey staff of intermediate care facilities for people with intellectual disabilities or related conditions. Registration for sessions begins Nov. 1. Links will be provided when registration opens.  

ISS Updates & New Rules (HCS/TxHmL)

by | Oct 26, 2024

October 26th, 2024 HHSC Publishes Revised PL 2023-01  HHSC has published revised Provider Letter 2023-01 New Regulatory Rules for Long-term Care Regulation (LTCR) Individualized Skills and Socialization Services. Revisions include information regarding the issuance of temporary initial licenses to applicants for DAHS-Individualized Skills and Socialization Only licensure, clarification on capacity, LTCR surveys, Form 3613-A requirements, emergency response plan...

Don’t Forget Annual Vendor Submission Due (Nov.1st-Jan31st) HCS/TxHmL!

by | Oct 25, 2024

October 25th, 2024 HCS and TxHmL Annual Vendor Submission Timeframe The timeframe to submit for annual vendor approval is Nov.1, 2024 through Jan. 31, 2025. Required documentation for annual vendor requests are in the HCS and TxHmL Billing Guidelines, Section 6160(b)(2), Approval of Annual Vendor. Email packet submissions to Billing and Payment with the subject line: Annual Vendor Approval. Submissions sent to any other email addresses may not be received....

Don’t Forget To Get Ready For Flu Season!

by | Oct 20, 2024

October 20th, 2024 From HHSC: LTC Providers Encouraged to Get Ready for Flu Season CDC recommends everyone (six months and older) be vaccinated against the flu by the end of October to avoid peak flu season. Long-term care providers should review their program requirements for guidance related to vaccinations and infection control. Some of the CDC’s recommendations for vaccinating residents in congregate health care settings are: The CDC recommends that LTC...

Time To Vote: Ensure Your Individuals Are Educated and Have The Opportunity To Vote

by | Oct 17, 2024

October 17th, 2024 Please be sure to provide education about voting, if needed as well as opportunities for your individuals to vote. Twogether Consulting recommends checking out the “My Voter Portal” at the Secretary of State’s website before voting to look for your voting location and to ensure an individual is still registered, as the individual may not be registered anymore if they have moved for example.  FYI, the voter registration deadline...