“Provider Care Coordination”
(HCS/TxHmL Programs)
Twogether Consulting is pleased to invite you to our live 2-day workshop training session open to all HCS/TxHmL providers We will be presenting this training session at “Private Providers of Texas (PPAT) Office” in Austin, Texas
All HCS/TxHmL Providers now have the chance for Case Managers, Program Managers, Nurses and/or QA staff to get a chance to attend our much more comprehensive versions of the training, as opposed to via short webinars. So please contact us as soon as possible if you are interested in having any of your staff attend. Whether you are brand new to the program, need a refresher, or have just never received much-needed training, we hope this course will be extremely helpful to providers. We will provide certificates of completion of the course for your employee training records.
We will address both nursing and case management/care coordination staff specifically concerning things the provider will need to serve the individual at both enrollment and for continued follow-up once an individual is enrolled or transferred into the program. This will include a discussion of provider responsibilities vs. LIDDA (Local Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Authority) such as implementing and monitoring services of the individuals in the program and documentation of those services as well as ways to ensure both waiver and non-waiver services are being received. We will discuss what the provider “does” vs. the LIDDA during the enrollment and transfer process. In addition, we will review some of the more important information the provider and care coordinator will need to know to prepare for the current survey process.
Please contact Meghan Jones at meghanjones.tx@gmail.com for registration ASAP!
FebuaryTraining Cancelled. Training Dates moved to March 27th and 28th, 2025
Dates: March 27th & 28th, 2025
Location: Private Providers Association of Texas (PPAT) 8711 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757 Ste. E-53
Presenter: Julie Blacklock/IDD Waiver Consultant
For: New Providers, Owners, Program Managers, Care Coordinators/Case Managers, Quality Assurance Staff, Nurses/Nurse Case Managers (HCS & TXHmL only)
See the attachments for close-by restaurants below and the full agenda for all 2 days will be posted below in the near future
Presenters:
Julie Blacklock/IDD Waiver Consultant & Owner of Twogether Consulting
Topics:
–Pre-Admission (Items to request, the information needed prior to admission or pre-visit, and Set Up of Client Chart/Record, Verifying Medicaid Eligibility)
-Admission (Client Profile/ Demographic, Special Needs, Consents and Receipt of Information, GH Vs. HH/CC set up)
-Other Documentation & Necessary Activities At Admission (Schedule upcoming, follow-up or initial Appts., Progress Notes/Service Delivery Logs, F/F Focused Nursing Assessment, and more)
-Post Admission (Implementation Plans, Comp Nursing Assessment with Nursing Service Plan, Keeping up with Medicaid Eligibility, Monitoring, Documenting Progress or Lack of Progress, Updating Services & Objectives, and more)
-Roles, Responsibilities & Communication: Provider Vs. The LIDDA
-New Survey Process (Expectations, Trends/Most Cited, New Process)
Payment:
We would be glad to invoice you if you prefer. Please indicate how you will pay when you register with Meghan Jones.
Option #1:
Requested invoice: We will send you an invoice from Paypal and then you can make a payment directly through the invoice- using a credit card, debit card, Paypal account, or payment by check.
Option #2:
Online Payment: You may pay directly through your PayPal invoice or you may also choose our “Social Media Button” or use our “PayPal.me” payment button. Click on the buttons below:
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Option #3:
You may pay on the Twogether Consulting website. Here is the direct link to the “Payment” page
If you have any problems, please ask Meghan Jones to walk you through it, when you call to register. Please contact us directly about group rates. Remember for this option, you will need to enter in total $ amount for # of attendees. Ex: 2 people want to attend x $125 =$250 total.
Option #4: NEW!
We now take Zelle payments through our Twogether Consulting Zelle account: Please contact Meghan Jones at meghanjones.tx@gmail.com for directions to make payment.
Registration:
To complete registration and for any additional information or to arrange payment by check you must contact:
Meghan Jones at: meghanjones.tx@gmail.com
You may contact Meghan by phone at: (361) 649-5104
Mailing address for checks: Twogether Consulting P.O. Box 90426 Austin, TX 78709
“HCS Survey Process: What To Expect & Tools For Prevention of Violations” 2025
Date: March 31st, 2025
Time: 10am-12:30 pm
Cost: $65
For: Administrators. Program Managers, Case Managers/Care Coordinators, Nursing Staff, Quality Assurance Staff
Presenter: Julie Blacklock/IDD Waiver Consultant and Sheila Hanson/ IDD Waiver Consultant
You will receive a confirmation email and handout as well as a link to register with “Gotowebinar” to attend the session, once we receive payment. Please click on your registration link right away to receive reminders for the session!
This session will review over the current survey process, including the new changes in “exit” procedures during an HHSC survey. The webinar will discuss the differences between critical and non-critical violations as well as what constitutes an IT (Immediate Threat) and how that can affect the survey. We will review the IDR process for appealing violations and discuss what is expected in the POC (Plan of Correction) by the provider. This session will also go over some of the areas that survey may concentrate on and ideas to prevent specific violations that are quite common in the HCS program. We will provide examples as well as some helpful tools for prevention of violations. We most likely will not be reviewing the amelioration process other than an introduction.
Topics (subject to changes per each session)
–Definitions: Critical Vs. Non-Critical Violation
–Scope & Severity: How Administrative Penalties are assessed
–Survey Process & Changes: Entrance Procedure, New Exit Procedures, IDR’s, etc..
-What Are Surveyors Looking For?
-Prevention of Common Violations-QA, Mentoring, Plans of Action
–POC’s-Plans of Correction
Evidence Surveyors Want To See for POC’s: Plan of Action, Policies, Training, DIT’s
-Immediate Threat: What Is it and What is a Plan of Removal?
-Amelioration Plans: Description only and resources
Payment:
We would be glad to invoice you if you prefer. Please indicate how you will paying when you register with Meghan Jones.
#1 Requested invoice: We send you an invoice from Paypal and then you make a payment directly through the invoice- using credit card, debit card, or paypal account or payment by check.
#2 Online Payment: You may pay directly through your PayPal invoice
#3 You may also choose to use this “Quick Pay” tab below:
Quick Pay Tab
#4 Pay on the website using the “payment” page. Here is the direct link to the “payment” page. https://twogetherconsulting.com/payments/
#5 Pay by Zelle or our Business Venmo. You can ask Meghan Jones for our information to pay by either of those mobile apps.
If you have any problems, please ask Meghan Jones to walk you through when you call to register. Please contact us directly about group rates. Remember to enter in total $ amount for # of attendees. Ex: 2 people want to attend x $125 =$250 total.
Registration:
To complete registration and for any additional information or to arrange payment by check you must contact:
Meghan Jones at: meghanjones.tx@gmail.com
You may contact Meghan by phone at: (361) 649-5104
Mailing address for checks: Twogether Consulting P.O. Box 90426 Austin, TX 78709
Presented by: Dion White (AAIDD Texas Chapter Board Member)
Twogether Consulting is pleased to have Dion White from the Texas State Chapter Of The American Association On Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) as our presenter in May. Dion White is our main guest presenter for our free resources webinar this May. Dion will share information and insights into the current status of some of the important IDD issues being reviewed this legislative session. This session is directed to LIDDAs (Local IDD Authorities), IDD service providers (HCS, TxHmL, ICF), as well as family members and individuals with IDD.
Mr. White has spent quite a few years advocating on the part of providers and individuals receiving IDD services with both Texas Council of Developmental Disabilities as well as the LIDDA he works for “Center For Life Resources” in Brownwood, Tx. Some of the areas Dion will touch on are: current rates for direct support staff, when rate increases may go into effect, rate increases requested for other services (i.e. nursing, CFC, ISS…), and much more.
In addition, Carey Amthor, President of AAIDD Texas Chapter, will discuss the 2024 convention as well as what to expect from the upcoming convention in Corpus Christi, Tx, this September, 2025. Carey will also review the benefits and incentives of AAIDD membership, both nationally and as a Texas Chapter member, you may not be aware of. We are honored to have Dion and Carey as our guest presenters for May!
Free Webinar Series Hosted By: Twogether Consulting
Presented By Dion White: “Snapshot of IDD Issues In The Current Legislative Session”
FREE!
Pre-Registration is required, click on the “Registration” button below to attend this free webinar and complete pre-survey questions!!
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Topics:
(Tentative: Subject to Change Between Now and May While Tx Legislature In Session)
-Rider 23 Status- Direct Support Staff Wage Rates
-Other Possible Areas of Rate Increase: Nursing, CFC, ISS, Admin…
– Article II Proposed Rider Status- Data Collection to Assess Financial Stability of Certain Medicaid Long-Term Care Providers
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About Our Main Presenter…
DION WHITE
Introduction:
Dion White, MBA, FAAIDD: CEO of The Center For Life Resources, Board Member: AAIDD Texas Chapter, Board Member: Texas Council For Developmental Disabilities, & Legislative Advocate
Dion White has been the CEO of “The Center For Life Resources” in Brownwood, Texas since 2010. Dion is an active member of AAIDD since 2003. Dion attended Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, Texas on a track scholarship, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s of Business Administration. Dion began his career with Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities in 1991 in Plainview and after 19 years hr assumed the position of Executive Director at Central Texas MHMR dba Center for Life Resources in Brownwood. With 32 years of experience and leadership that is based on principles of empathy, compassion, integrity, and dignity, his objective for the Center is to help individuals reach their dreams and have a self-fulfilling life.
As of January 11th, 2022, Dion was selected as 1 of 7 persons promoted to “Fellow of The American Association of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities” (FAAIDD). This distinction is an incredibly high honor awarded by a committee of leaders in AAIDD. “AAIDD promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.”
About Our Other Presenter…
CAREY AMTHOR
Introduction:
Carey Amthor: Chief Program Officer at “Friends For Life” in Waco, Texas
Carey is the Chief Program Officer of the non-profit organization “Friends For Life” in Waco, Texas. Carey is also the newly elected President of the AAIDD Texas Chapter. ” Friends for Life is a 501(c)(3) charity that was founded in Waco, Texas, in September of 1989 to improve the quality of life for seniors and people with disabilities, particularly those who are without family to care for them. Friend for Life provides support systems and services that empower seniors and people with disabilities to live their best lives as independently as possible.” Some of the services they provide are adult day care, money management, guardianship, and life skills training.
To be added at a later date:
Handouts
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Contact Information:
Dion White
Website Resources:
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If you need help with completing the registration and for any additional information you must contact:
Meghan Jones at: meghanjones.tx@gmail.com
You may contact Meghan by phone at: (361) 649-5104