Volume XXX, Number 7
 July 2015

Deadline for Direct Workforce Stability Survey Extended Until July 6

DADS providers have until July 6 to complete a survey designed to collect information about direct service support staffing levels, job stability, wages and compensation. Don’t miss this opportunity to give your input as your participation is critical.

Providers should have received an email from the Human Services Research Institute (HSRI) inviting them to participate in a staff stability survey. CLICK HERE to view the survey.  Your participation will help inform the state’s policy decisions regarding direct support professionals.

If you have not received an invitation or have any questions regarding the Staff Stability Survey, please contact Rebecca Martin at
rebecca.martin@dads.state.tx.us
or call her at 512-438-4424.

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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