Presented by: Jonathan Morris, Agency Consultant, with MITC
Free Webinar Series Hosted By: Twogether Consulting
“Scheduling Webinar Presented By MITC For Texas HCS/TxHmL/ICF/ISS Providers”
FREE!
Twogether Consulting is happy to have Jonathan Morris with, MITC (Staff & Client Solutions), to discuss some of the management solutions they offer providers concerning scheduling and staffing. This session may be of particular interest to those of you who are newly licensed ISS (Individualized skills and socialization) providers in the state of Texas and many of you who may be HCS (Home & Community Based Services) & ICF/IID (Intermediate Care Facilities For Individual With Intellectual Disabilities) providers with group homes.
MITC’s staff and client solutions are designed for providers working with the IDD population and behavioral health communities. In this presentation, we will also touch on some other services such as EVV (Electronic Visit Verification) solutions from MITC concerning Texas providers. This is a wonderful resource for IDD service providers and waiver programs. Jonathon is part of our free webinar series for the month of July 2023.
“Established in 1990, MITC is a full-service company providing market-specific solutions backed by world-class implementation, integration, project management, customization, and support services. MITC is an affordable workforce management software system that can help you overcome the challenges facing your organization, and streamline procedures to boost operational productivity.”
Pre-Registration is required, click on the “Registration” button below to attend this free webinar and complete pre-survey questions!!
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Scheduling in ICF, HCS, TxHml and ISS programs
Learn more about staff scheduling for I/DD providers
Download these Fact Sheets on Scheduling
-Encouraging employees to request extra hours
-How to manage shift swapping
-mySchedules
-Integrating mySchedules with Kronos and other Time and Attendance systems
-Client Scheduling
-Integrating maps and mileage into scheduling
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Presenter:
Jonathan Morris
Senior Agency Consultant, With MITC
P: 240.656.9892
E: JonathanM@MITCSoftware.com
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Learn more about some of their other solutions. Links included below:
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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
“Billable Services In The HCS Program”(For HCS)
Part IV of the Care Coordination Series
(Be sure to attend Part V: Requesting AA’s/MHM’s /DE Funding on August 3rd, 2023!)
***FYI-“HCS Nursing Documentation & Billable Services” is a separate webinar
Date: July 3rd, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Cost: $60
For: Program Managers, Administrators, Case Managers/Care Coordinators, Quality Assurance Staff, Nursing Staff
Presenter: Julie Blacklock
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!
Description: This class is designed for anyone who is first starting out in the HCS Waiver Program as a new provider and for those persons coordinating services (case management) for the individuals in the HCS Waiver Program. This class is also effective for Nursing staff who need to know how the program works overall, but billable nursing services are not part of this training session. (We do provide a separate extensive training on billable nursing services and documentation required by the nurse, please feel free to contact us to inquire about this training. We do have recorded sessions as well as periodic live webinars and live training classes.) This session will also help anyone who is responsible for oversight and quality assurance for the program. Provider Representatives including the case manager or nurse may be the persons who are providing billable services or who are responsible for monitoring billable documentation, and ensuring it meets compliance with the billing guidelines.
**FYI- This session on July 3rd, 2023 is geared to those primarily responsible for providing care coordination/case management for the individuals as well as Billing & Quality Assurance Staff and Program Managers….!
Topics
-Where are services billed?
What makes service in general billable?
-What makes a service non-billable?
Billable Services in HCS: Definition of Each Service
-RSS/SL (Group Homes)
-HH/CC (previously known as Foster Care)
Other Billable Services
-(CFC) Community First Choice
–(REH) Respite,
–(SHL TR) Supported Home Living Transportation
–(ISS) Individualized Skills & Socialization: In-Home, On-Site & Off-Site
-SE (Supported Employment) EA (Employment Assistance
Specialized/Professional Therapies: BEH, SP, PT, OT, DI, AU etc…
-What form/s do I use to document?
-Samples of Billable Services Documented
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 to use our “Paypal Social Media” payment button for this specific event. Click on the button below:
“Paypal Social Media”
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
Webinar
“Development of The Comprehensive Nursing Assessment & Nursing Service Plan” (HCS/TxHmL)
Date: July 11th, 2023
Time: 10AM-12:30 PM
Cost: $55/person
For: Nursing Staff, Quality Assurance Staff, Program Managers, Administrators
Presenter: Betty Briscoe, RN Consultant
Co-Presenter: Julie Blacklock-IDD Consultant
Please register for this webinar on or before June 30th, 2023 for early bird special. After June 30th, 2023 cost is $60/person
Contact us at meghanjones.tx@gmail .com or info@twogetherconsulting.com to register and/or make payment.
You will receive your link from “Gotowebinar” to register for the class, upon payment and your handouts just prior to the training.
Topics:
–Review of the CNA (Comprehensive Nursing Assessment) in the HCS/TxHmL programs and the description of what the CNA really should consist of, according to HHSC. Includes Sample CNA to Review and CNA Description handout
-It also includes a discussion of Annual Renewal or Review of previous CNA and ongoing review of health status and stability and how this will be incorporated.
-Discussion of different parts of the CNA, such as the NSP (Nursing Service Plan) objectives, Justifications, and the need to include the NSP information in the Nursing section of the Implementation Plan (IP). Includes sample NSP in the ppt.
-Discussion of Special Needs, Staff Direction & Training, as well as Emergency PRN protocols and how and where these can be integrated into other areas of the NSP. Includes copies of forms and samples of training in-service. If we have time will try to review some COVID-19 considerations in the NSP.
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 to use our “Paypal Social Media” payment button for this specific event. Click on the button below:
“Paypal Social Media”
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
“Infection Control in The ICF/IID Program: Policies, Staff Training & Outbreaks “
Date: July 31st, 2023
Time: 1:30 PM-3:30 PM
Cost: $55
For: Program Managers, Administrators, Case Managers/Care Coordinators, Nursing Staff
Presenters: Julie Blacklock-ICF/IID Consultant
Betty Briscoe, RN Consultant
Stephanie Figueroa, RN/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!
Topics
-Required Policies & Procedures: Do you have them? Are you addressing COVID-19 concerns? Have you updated them as appropriate?
-Important Staff Training From The Nurse
–Outbreaks: Reporting Requirements & Appropriate Documentation
–Follow-Up Including Procedures For Resolution & Prevention of Future Outbreaks
–Infection Control Committee: When Do We Need One? What Are Their Responsibilities?
–Survey Expectations & Possible Related IJ’s (Immediate Jeopardy)
-Policy Samples
-Tools
-Correction Options
and much more
Payment:
We would be glad to invoice you if you prefer. Please indicate how you will paying 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 to use our “Paypal Social Media” payment button for this specific event. Click on the button below:
“Paypal Social Media”
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
“Billable Services In The HCS Program: RequestingAdaptive Aids, Minor Home Modifications & Dental“
(For HCS)
Part V of the Care Coordination Series
Date: August 3rd, 2021
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00PM
Cost: $50
For: Program Managers, Administrators, Case Managers/Care Coordinators, Quality Assurance Staff, Nursing Staff
Presenter: Julie Blacklock
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!
Description: This class is designed for anyone who is first starting out in the HCS Waiver Program as a new provider and for those persons coordinating services (such as PM’s and case management) for the individuals in the HCS Waiver Program.
This session is also meant to help anyone who is responsible for oversight and quality assurance for the program to better understand the “HCS Billing Requirements” so they can meet Medicaid compliance for the HCS program. A variety of provider representatives at your agency may be responsible for billing and oversight when it comes to Adaptive Aids, Minor Home Modifications, and Dental services, including: service providers who document billable services(i.e. nurses), monitoring/reviewing billable documentation for billing and survey compliance (i.e. CM’s, nurses, QA staff, PM’s and billing staff).
Topics
Definitions: Adaptive Aids, Minor Home Modifications, Dental
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Qualifications for Use of AA, MHM or Dental Funds
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AA/MHM List (Appendix VII and X)
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Items to collect and save for proof of purchase
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Bids Needed
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What Should Be Written In a Bid
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Justifications
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Pictures/Drawings/Blueprints
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Proof of Purchase & Insurance-Only concerning to request a vehicle lift.
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How Do You Get Reimbursed? “Request For Reimbursement”
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What is TAS, Pre-MHM OT/PT, and Pre- MHM and Who Qualifies?
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 to use our “Paypal Social Media” payment button for this specific event. Click on the button below:
“Paypal Social Media”
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.