Twogether Consulting Webinars

by | Jan 31, 2023

Please go to www.twogetherconsulting.com for more information and registration. Click on  “the calendar” of the Webinar you want to attend.  ********We also have pre-recorded webinars you can purchase for use at your facility.  Please contact Meghan Jones at: meghanjones.tx@gmail.com for more information, registration, and payment.     February 2023   Common Nursing Violations:  Prevention & Correction  February 23rd, 2023 10...

Migration of In-Home DH to In-Home ISS Update

by | Jan 27, 2023

January 27th, 2023 As of 1/27/23, there have been no new alert letters concerning the extension of temporarily waiving certain requirements for In-Home DH  due to the Public Health Emergency, past  January 31st, 2023. This was the date we were given in Letter No. 2022-55. My understanding is providers would receive notice at least 30 days prior to ending the PHE.  I am assuming at this time that the PHE will extend through Feb. 28th, 2023.  In-Home DH billing will...

HHSC Form 4719 Required for Fire Drills for ISS Providers

by | Jan 27, 2023

January 27th, 2023 HHSC Form Required for Fire Drills for ISS Providers Click on link below Form 4719 * Some providers have noted that this form seems a bit inappropriate for ISS providers as the form has locations that seem more appropriate for a “home” setting, as opposed to maybe a “building” used by a licensed ISS provider, but it does have a box for “other” locations.

STATEWIDE TRANSITION PLAN: HCBS

by | Jan 16, 2023

January 16th, 2023 Statewide Transition Plan CMS requires states to submit a transition plan describing the state’s planned initiatives and activities for achieving compliance with the federal HCBS Settings Rule. HHSC has received initial approval of its transition plan and has updated the plan to include additional information required for CMS to grant final approval. This version of the STP includes new information about site-specific assessments, ongoing...

When Will HCS New Rules and Status of Statewide Transition Plan (STP) Be Adopted?

by | Jan 16, 2023

January 16th, 2023 Adoption Date of HCS Rules and Status of Statewide Transition Plan (STP):  gave HHSC preliminary approval of its STP on 12/21/2022.  The STP will be posted for public comment this Friday (Jan. 20th, 2023). It is unclear when the HCS rules will be adopted. See graph of draft rules below (pages 12-17 for HCS).  Includes CLASS, TxHML, MDCP, and DMDB programs as well. Appendix A: Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Settings Statewide Transition...