Volume XXXI, Number 4
April 2016

President’s Report

“All anyone asks for is a chance to work with pride.”

–  W. Edwards Deming

“What got you interested in long term care?”

When we ask the question, we either hear the answer in the response or we see the answer in the actions taken. Often it’s a relationship or responsibility in caring for a family member, a personal mission to help others, or even a stepping stone to another career. Their hearts were captured and they never looked back.

The pride seen in the work performed by long term care employees across Texas and the outcomes for residents as a result of those efforts are subjects we do not stop to talk about enough.

Despite the ongoing challenges of significant funding shortfalls–combined with a model of oversight heavily reliant on inspection to improve quality–and the major changes brought about by managed care, we continue to see improvements in care delivery that are reflected in the quality measure data released monthly.

This week in Rockwall, we’ll be hosting our Spring Conference and Vendor Fair, titled “Commitment to Care”. With education tracks specifically designed to support activity professionals, clinical teams and administration, this year’s Spring Conference is set to reinforce the pride that exists in caring for those you serve on a daily basis.

We appreciate the opportunity to serve you and …. we take pride in standing with you and on your behalf to address the challenges that inhibit your efforts to go above and beyond.  I hope to see you in Rockwall, and greatly appreciate everything you do.

Onward and Upward.

President’s Report

• President’s Report – April 2016

 Legislative Update

• House Committee Gets Earful on Medicaid Managed Care Problems

• THCA PAC Endorses Justin Holland for District 33 House Seat

Commitment to Care

• The Commitment to Care: Quality Topic of the Month is a SPECIAL EDITION for April!

• Leveraging Leadership to Drive Sustainable Change – Educational Based Grant Project from the Eden Alternative

• Don’t forget to register for the 2016 Nursing Facility DON Training Academy

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If you have any questions about the THCA Commitment to Care Initiative or would like to share your facilities successes please contact Gloria Bean-Williams by email or call (512) 458-1257.

State / THCA News

• Avoid Being Dis-enrolled from Medicaid

• THCA analysis of survey activity and deficiencies – 1st quarter FY 2016

• Supported Decision-Making Agreement Act

• Take Part in the 2016 Long Term Care Nurse Staffing Survey

• CMS Dallas Regional Office — Region VI Regional Innovation Day

National / AHCA News

• Five-Star: What You Need to Know and Do to Prepare Now

• Now Available: Health Inspection Survey Score in LTC Trend Tracker

• DOJ Launches 10 Regional Elder Justice Task Forces

• FEMA Damage Assessment Operating Manual

Announcements & Recognition

• Announcements/Recognition – April 2016

THCAPAC

• THCAPAC News – April 2016

?’s About THCAPAC…Contact Us

Ron Payne,
THCAPAC Co-Chair

Mark McKenzie,
THCAPAC Co-Chair

Gina Muniz,
THCAPAC Liaison

Scot Kibbe,
THCAPAC Liaison

Region News

• Region News – April 2016

Education

• THCA Upcoming Events

Calendar

• April 2016

• May 2016

Visit, Like and Follow THCA….

Are you familiar with THCA’s Website, Facebook Page & Twitter Account? We utilize these portals to provide information & tools for long term care providers / caregivers, family members, LTC advocates, and to share the wonderful events, celebrations, etc. that take place in Texas Nursing, Rehabilitation & Assisted Living facilities!

Visit our Website, “Like” our Facebook page and “Follow” us on Twitter! And please encourage your staff to as well!

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