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Volume XXX, Number 12
December 2015

Analysis of Survey Trends, List of Top Ten Deficiencies Available

A list of the top ten most frequently cited nursing facility survey deficiencies for state fiscal year (FY) 2015 is available to THCA members on THCA’s website. The report is based upon data received from the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) Regulatory Services. The information is listed by state totals and by each DADS’ region and includes the tag number of the deficiency cited, a brief description of the deficiency, and the number of times cited.

Also available on THCA’s website are survey trend analysis reports that list survey activity for all Purpose of Visits (POV) as well as survey activity related to Standard Surveys and survey activity related to Intake Investigations. The reports utilize simple ratio analysis to compare survey activity between the DADS regions and for comparison to the state average, and contain a few charts to illustrate this activity.

If you have any questions regarding either of these reports, contact Tom Plowman at the THCA office.

President’s Report

President’s Report

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Legislative Update

House Speaker Announces Interim Charges

THCA Honors Estes for Leadership on Long Term Care Issues

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Commitment to Care

One a Month Campaign

Register Today – THCA Members Only Webinar Your 5-STAR Rating Really IS in Your Control – December 8

DADS is Accepting Applications for Civil Money Penalty Project Funding

Updated Texas Minimum Data Set Resources

Taking the Pulse of Person-Centered Care

DADS Asking for Nurses Feedback on CE Needs and Preferences

DADS Joint Training Opportunities in December and January

If you have any questions about the THCA C to C Initiative or would like to share your facilities successes please contact Gloria Bean-Williams at gbwilliams@txhca.org or call (512) 458-1257.

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