Focused Dementia Care Survey Tools In November of 2015, CMS released Survey & Certification Memo 16-06 (SC-Letter-16-04-Focused-Survey-Tools), which included tools that were utilized for the Focused Dementia Care Survey process. … + Read More
Survey Tips and Friendly Reminders Since the new requirements of participation went into effect November 28, 2016, here are some reminders of several issues you should be prepared for in … + Read More
American Health Care Association (AHCA) is ready to help you meet the new Infection Preventionist specialized training requirement finalized by CMS in the Reform of Requirements of Participation for Long Term … + Read More
Information for THCA Associate Business Members (ABM) ABM Contact: Gina Muniz, gmuniz@txhca.org; (512) 458-1257 THCA Associate Business Members: As mentioned in the December e-mail to all THCA ABM from … + Read More
Call for Presentations Open Now –February 1st, 2018 Have LTC expertise you would like to share with others across the state? Ever wanted to present at a THCA Educational event? … + Read More
Center for Excellence in Long Term Care: Nursing at Its Best Award What does it take to be the best nurse or nurse assistant in long-term care? The Center for … + Read More
AHCA/NCAL Webinar: Water Safety and Reducing the Risk for Legionella in Nursing Homes The issue of Legionella and water safety has increasingly been a hot topic for long term care, … + Read More
HOUSE COMMITTEE EXAMINES REGULATION DUPLICATION Duplication of regulations and other issues with the survey process in nursing homes drew legislators’ scrutiny in a hearing of the House Human Services Committee … + Read More
