by Julie Blacklock | Jul 27, 2026
July 27th, 2026 These Items Need To Be In Your ER Preparedness Plans. See the rule below with information and please take note of the “8 Core Functions” of your ER Preparedness Plan & what contents must be in your Fire Safety Plan Title 26 Part I Ch 559 Subchapter D Ch 559.79 (a) Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this section, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Designated...
by Julie Blacklock | Jul 27, 2026
July 27th, 2026 For Those Not Aware of DAHS With ISS Training Requirements: Some of these items may need to be updated in your ISS policies and procedures since initial requirements may have been different or are clarified in current rules Title 26 Part I Ch 559 Subchapter D Rule §559.67(a) Initial training. (1) A facility must provide direct service staff with training in its fire, disaster, and evacuation procedures within three workdays after the start of...
by Julie Blacklock | Jul 25, 2026
July 25th, 2026 Primary Entity Contacts List Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has transitioned to a new web-based software application to collect information from providers for Medicaid and non-Medicaid financial compliance reports. The new system, the State of Texas Electronic Provider System (STEPS), will update and simplify financial compliance reporting. On July 20, 2026, HHSC will begin collecting fiscal year 2025 Financial Compliance...
by Julie Blacklock | Jul 25, 2026
July 25th, 2026 July 15 ICF/IID Quarterly Webinar with HHSC LTCR Recording Available The July 15 recording of the Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF/IID) Quarterly Webinar with Long-term Care Regulation is available. Listen to the ICF/IID Quarterly Webinar recording. Read the Quarterly Webinar (PDF). Email LTCR Policy for the transcript. July 15th, 2026 ICF/IID Quarterly Webinar with HHSC LTCR: July 15th, 2026 HHSC Long-Term Care Regulation will host a webinar...
by Julie Blacklock | Jul 22, 2026
July 22nd, 2026 Update Regarding Weekend Offline Period and Access to New Critical Incident Management System HHSC’s Information Letter No. 2026-21 provides updates about the transition to the new Critical Incident Management System (CIMS) for certain Medicaid providers. The current CIMS system will be unavailable beginning close of business Friday, July 24, 2026, at 5 p.m. The new system will be available beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 2026....
by Julie Blacklock | Jul 21, 2026
July 21st, 2026 SFY 2025 Financial Compliance Report Now Open in STEPS HHSC has transitioned to a web-based application to collect information from providers for Medicaid and non-Medicaid financial compliance reports. The new system, the State of Texas Electronic Provider System (STEPS), updates and streamlines financial compliance reporting. HHSC will begin collecting state fiscal year (SFY) 2025 Financial Compliance Reports (FCR) on July 20, 2026. The due date...
