June 4th, 2024
BLACKBOARD CONNECT EMERGENCY SYSTEM
Just as a reminder, this is not a voluntary process!
All providers must appoint a designee to enroll in the system. That designee is responsible for communication and responses to requests through this system. Be sure to also note any other designees or back-up designee for the Blackboard Connect Emergency System! This system will be used to send emergency and outreach notifications through email, phone, voice and text if available.
June 26th, 2023
FYI- Reminder, if you missed this alert back in November of 2022 for HCS, TxHmL, ICF and Licensed ISS providers as well, please be sure to log in and set up your account.
PL 22-32 letter issued 11/28/22 to ISS providers that was sent out concerning Blackboard Connect Emergency System
(This also applies to DAHS-ISS Providers)
The purpose of this letter was to inform providers of the emergency communication system called Blackboard Connect, how it will be used, and your responsibility in signing up for the system if you are an ISS provider. This system will be used to send emergency and outreach notifications through email, phone, voice and text if available.
The rules require program providers to assign a designee to enroll in and respond to requests through the system. The designee should be someone who is associated with the licensed building or someone who is responsible for communicating emergency communications. However, you may also have other designees, such as corporate headquarters staff, sign up.
Blackboard Connect sign-up process:
Go to this link and click “Sign Me Up!”
If you have any questions, please contact the Policy and Rules Section by email at LTCRPolicy@hhs.texas.gov or call (512) 438-3161.
Don’t forget, this also noted in the Rules under 565 for HCS ( §565.1 Emergency Response System) and 566 for TxHmL
