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Volume XXXI, Number 2
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MDS Focused SurveysAt the direction of CMS, DADS Regulatory Services began conducting MDS focused surveys in Texas nursing facilities in 2015. These are still ongoing. CMS announced these surveys in 2014 in Survey & Certification Memorandum 15-24-NH, Nationwide Expansion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Focused Survey (PDF). CMS updated the memorandum on Feb. 13, 2015. |
“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 |
