Volume XXXI, Number 4
April 2016

Take Part in the 2016 Long Term Care Nurse Staffing Survey

Long Term Care facility owners and administrators are encouraged to complete a short survey to assess the size and effects of the nursing shortage in Texas.

The survey is available through May 6, 2016. Data collected from this survey will help stakeholders and legislators develop policy recommendations and establish legislative priorities. The Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies, part of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), is collecting this type of information.

Survey responses are strictly confidential. All findings will be reported in aggregate form only. Individual facilities will not be identified.

At the beginning of April, Long Term Care facilities will be mailed materials to aid in completing the survey. Providers will find these materials, as well as more information about the study HERE.

Read the results of the 2014 Long Term Care Nurse Staffing Study HERE.

Questions can be directed to: Cate Campbell, MPH Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies Department of State Health Services 512-776-2365 tcnws@dshs.state.tx.us

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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