Volume XXX, Number 7
 July 2015

A Few Messages from the Regions…

 

  • THCA Region 3: Raul Espinosa, THCA Region 3 Chair, would like to thank everyone that invested their time to attend last weeks Region Social Mixer & Meeting; and recognize THCA Associate Business Member, CMMS X-Ray for sponsoring the Social Mixer, as well as Guest Speaker Ivette Rivera – Ortiz, BSN Med, RN, Nurse Manager – DADS Quality Monitoring Program for providing a presentation on Reducing Antipsychotics in Nursing Facilities, and information RRT (Rapid Response Team) and their focus.
    If you are not currently receiving THCA Region 3 meeting notices, please e-mail Richard Dunk rdunk@cpxray.com with a request to be added. ATTN: THCA Associate Business Members: If your company would like to support our gatherings by sponsoring the Social Mixer, please contact Region 3 Chair, Raul Espinosa respinosa@swltc.com
  • THCA Region 6: Members in region 6 recently met to begin developing a Region Boot Camp Training to help providers in the Region prepare for their CMS Survey. Region Chair, Becky LaRocca is working with DADS Program Manager and staff on the in-service. More information will be forthcoming once details have been finalized!After many years of providing strong leadership in representing THCA Region 6 as Chair, Becky LaRocca has decided it’s time to groom a new leader and pass the baton. Becky has done an outstanding job in this role and is committed to remaining an active member and supporting the region. If you are a provider member in THCA Region 6, please contact Becky to learn more about the Region 6 Chair position including qualifications & expectations. You can reach Becky by e-mail at: mrlarocca@savasc.com

President’s Report

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 Legislative Update

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 Commitment to Care

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

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National News

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Announcements & Recognitions

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THCA’s 65th Annual
Convention and Trade Show

THCA 65-01

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earlybird

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

?’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

  • A Few Messages from the Regions…

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Education

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Calendar

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