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Volume XXXI, Number 2
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CMS Continues Focused Dementia Care Surveys This MonthCMS will continue conducting dementia focused surveys with CMS contractors. The surveys involve a more intensive, targeted effort to cite dementia care that is not in compliance with the regulations and the inappropriate use of anti-psychotic medications. There is a possibility that Texas providers may be included in the sample. In Survey & Certification Memorandum (S&C) 16-04-NH, Focused Dementia Care Survey Tools (PDF), CMS shared tools to help facilities assess their own practices in providing resident care. Tools to be successful:Please click here to download tools from the Dementia Care Focused Toolkit developed by DADS Quality Monitoring Program (Zip File). |
“COMMITMENT TO CARE” – THCA 2016 Spring Conference & Resource Fair___________________________ Legislative UpdateNotice: Before you e-mail your legislator, make sure you have the latest address. As of February 1, House and Senate e-mail addresses have been updated from @house.state.tx.us and @senate.state.tx.us to @house.texas.gov and @senate.texas.gov ___________________________Commitment to Care
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___________________________ Announcements & RecognitionVisit, 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!
___________________________ THCAPAC?’s About THCAPAC…Contact UsRon Payne, Mark McKenzie, Scot Kibbe, ___________________________ Business Member / Vendor / Exhibitor News___________________________ Region News___________________________ Education___________________________ Calendar |