Volume XXX, Number 9
 September 2015

Don’t Miss the 2015 Texas Culture Change Coalition Conference

Powerful Tools for Change Agents Empowering High-Performing Teams Through Person Directed Care
September 15, 2015
8am to 4pm
(registration at 7:30am)
Juliette Fowler Communities in Dallas

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The conference is designed to promote preferences of individuals living in long term care settings and to achieve healthy and happy outcomes for both those who live and work there.

Keynote Speakers
Tam Cummings, PhD Gerontologist “Dementia and the Dementia Behavior Algorithm”

Nancy Fox NFA “Leadership in a Care Community: Elevating the Art”

Leadership Tracks
Michelle Dionne-Vahalik, MSN, RN “DADS Quality Monitoring Program and Initiatives to improve the quality of care and quality of life inside Texas Nursing Homes”

Michelle Daniel, MHA “Leading While Speaking”

Care Partner Tracks
Natalie Davis, MS, ACC “Leading the journey from activities to life enrichment”

Leah Tunnel “Laughter Yoga! If you think it’s funny it is…”

Leadership & Care Partner Tracks Combined
Danny Mack “7 Dumb Mistakes That Smart People Make”

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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• October 2015

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