THCA Notes – July 2015

President’s Report

• President’s Report

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 Legislative Update

• THCA Members Hit Capitol Hill for Congressional Briefing

• Seats Opening for Next Legislature

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 Commitment to Care

• AHCA Gives Members a New Way to Track and Trend Their Turnover and Retention Data

• MEMBER ALERT: PASRR Changes are coming this Month

• Reminder: Priority Nurse Aide Testing Request

For questions or comments on any of the above Commitment to Care information please don’t hesitate to contact:

Gloria Bean-Williams, RN
Director of Clinical and Quality Services
Ph: 512-458-1257 or gbwilliams@txhca.org

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State News

• Monthly Medicaid Occupancy Reporting

• Deadline for Direct Workforce Stability Survey Extended Until July 6

• TMHP Modifies LTC Portal: Documentation of PASRR IDT Meetings

• DADS Information Letter No. 15-37: FY 2015 Claims Billing Closeout

• DADS Seeking Input on QRS

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National News

• Advancing Excellence Webinar Series

• Updated Information on MDS 3.0 Staffing-Focused Survey

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Announcements & Recognitions

• Welcome THCA’s Newest Board Member

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THCA’s 65th Annual
Convention and Trade Show

• THCA Annual Award Nominations are Due July 31st

• Attention THCA Associate Business Members

• Exhibitors signed up for the trade show

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• AHCA/NCAL 66th Annual Convention & Expo
  San Antonio, TX
  October 4-7, 2015

Early bird registration continues through July 17.

The clock is ticking, save when you register before the early bird deadline of July 17. Visit the AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo website for more information on registration, education sessions, networking events, the Expo Hall, and sponsor information.

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THCAPAC

• THCAPAC 500 Club & Recognitions

• GOLF “FORE” PAC TOURNAMENT

?’s About THCAPAC…Here’s How To Contact Us

Ron Payne, THCAPAC Co-Chair
rpayne@swltc.com

Mark McKenzie, THCAPAC Co-Chair
mmckenzie@seniorcarecentersltc.com

Gina Muniz, THCAPAC Liaison
gmuniz@txhca.org

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Region News

• “TAKE TIME FOR YOU”
  –  Becky LaRocca,
  Chair-THCA Region 6

• A Few Messages from the Regions…

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Education

• 10 Top Reasons to Come and Bring Multiple Staff to THCA’s 65th Annual Convention & Trade Show

• DADS Provider Joint Training Opportunities

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Calendar

• July 2015

• August 2015

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