Volume XXX, Number 9
 September 2015

THCA Award Presentation Schedule

At THCA 65th Annual Convention & Trade Show

Don’t forget to include the various THCA Annual Award Presentations when preparing your convention itinerary!

THCA House of Delegates

Tuesday, September 22nd 1:30-3:30 PM (Grapevine D)

• Outstanding Administrator of the Year
• Outstanding Assisted Living Administrator of the Year
• Ombudsman of the Year
• Public Information & Education (PIE)
• C.N.A. of the Year (Regional Winners)

THCA Nurses Awards Luncheon

Wednesday, September 23rd 12:00 Noon – 1:30 PM (Grapevine A)

• D.O.N. of the Year
• Nurse of the Year (Regional Winners)
• Nurse Scholarships

President’s Report

• President’s Report

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 Legislative Update

• September Brings New Laws in Texas

• THCA Submits Interim Study Requests

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 Commitment to Care

• Member Update: THCA Commitment to Care (C to C) Stakeholders August Meeting

• DADS Webinar – Update of Quality Concerns in Dementia Care – Why Doctors Should Rarely Prescribe Antipsychotics in Texas Nursing Homes

If you have any questions about the THCA C to C Initiative or would like to share your facilities successes please contact me at gbwilliams@txhca.org or call (512) 458-1257.

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State News

• HHSC Developing Quality Incentive Payment Program

• THCA analysis of survey activity and deficiencies – 3rd quarter FY 2015

• NF Utilization Review Meeting Slated for September 14 in Austin

• DADS Issues Provider Letter 15-19: Bond/Letter of Credit Requirement for Applicants
  Granted Medicaid Bed Waivers

• DADS Extends Deadline for Nursing Facility Quality Review

• United Health Care’s Electronic Payment System

• September is Preparedness Month in Texas

• Don’t Miss the 2015 Texas Culture Change Coalition Conference

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National News

• Your Immediate Action is Needed – Take Action Now!
  Comments needed on CMS Proposed Rule on Requirements of Participation

• CMS Approves FY 2016 Medicare Rates

• Electronic Staffing Data Submission PBJ Update

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Announcements & Recognitions

THCA’s 65th Annual
Convention and Trade Show

Official Convention Sponsor

• THCA Award Presentation Schedule at THCA 65th Annual Convention & Trade Show

• Exhibitors Signed Up for Trade Show

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AHCA/NCAL 66th Annual
Convention & Expo
October 4-7, 2015
San Antonio, Texas
www.AHCAconvention.org

Our Great State of Texas is the host state for the AHCA/NCAL Annual Convention & Expo, October 4-7, 2015! Experience the National Conference right here in our home state!

Pre-Registration Rate available until September 9, 2015

Onsite Registration Rate available September 10, 2015 -October 7, 2015

Hotel Reservation Deadline – September 9, 2015

Register now and take advantage of the Pre-Registration Rate Savings.

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THCAPAC

Official THCAPAC @ Convention Sponsor

• THCAPAC Social & Fundraising Events at THCA’s 65th Annual Convention & Trade Show

• THCAPAC 500 Club

?’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

• THCA Regions 4 & 5 to hold Regional Networking Luncheons & Elections!

• THCA Region 7 Elects New Chair

• Convention Tips from Your THCA Region Chairs

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Education

• Navigating: The THCA’s 65th Annual Convention and Trade Show

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