Calendar

Jun
26
Mon
Free Resource Webinar Hosted By Twogether Consulting: “Scheduling Webinar Presented By MITC For Texas HCS/TxHmL/ICF/ISS Providers” @ Free Webinar
Jun 26 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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!!

REGISTRATION

or Visit our website: www.twogetherconsulting.com and click on the Free Webinar calendar

 


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

Email agencysuccessteam@mitcsoftware.com for more information


Presenter:

Jonathan Morris

Senior Agency Consultant, With MITC

P: 240.656.9892

E: JonathanM@MITCSoftware.com

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www.mitcagencies.com


Learn more about some of their other solutions.  Links included below:
  • TIME & ATTENDANCE

    MITC has helped hundreds of agencies throughout the US and Canada successfully implement time & attendance systems. Thousands of managers, staff, and clients use MITC Time & Attendance every day.

  • STAFF & CLIENT SCHEDULING

    Staff & Client Scheduling allows agencies to step up manager effectiveness and increase employee satisfaction. Empower managers to deliver more effective results by giving them the information they need to make better scheduling decisions.

  • BILLING

    Each state in the USA operates different systems for billing. Regardless of the complexity of your state’s billing system, MITC allows providers to submit billing data electronically, eliminating the need for data entry and the risk of data entry errors.

  • SERVICE DOCUMENTATION

REGISTRATION

or Visit our website:  www.twogetherconsulting.com and click on the Free Webinar calendar

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   

Jul
3
Mon
Webinar: Care Coordination Part IV: “Billable Services In The HCS Program” @ Webinar
Jul 3 @ 9:30 am – 12:15 pm

 “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

Jul
11
Tue
Webinar “Development of The Comprehensive Nursing Assessment & Nursing Service Plan”  (HCS/TxHmL) @ Webinar
Jul 11 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

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

Jul
31
Mon
Webinar “Infection Control in The ICF/IID Program: Policies, Staff Training & Outbreaks” @ Webinar
Jul 31 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

“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

Aug
3
Thu
Webinar: Care Coordination Series-Part V “Billable Services In The HCS Program: Requesting AA’s, MHM’s, & DE” @ Webinar
Aug 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

 “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

  • Qualifications for Use of AA, MHM or Dental Funds

  • AA/MHM List (Appendix VII and X)

  • Items to collect and save for proof of purchase

  • Bids Needed

  • What Should Be Written In a Bid

  • Justifications

  • Pictures/Drawings/Blueprints

  • Proof of Purchase & Insurance-Only concerning to request a vehicle lift.

  • How Do You Get Reimbursed? “Request For Reimbursement”

  • 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.


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