UPDATE: Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) Functions Moved to Texas HHS site Visit this page for PASRR training resources from Texas HHS The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) has launched two new web-based Texas PASRR training programs for Texas nursing facilities. The programs cover … Read More
On-demand webinar: Texas PASRR–What you need to know now
In this highly informative webinar, DADS highlights the most recent and upcoming enhancements to the PASRR program. Learn how to respond to common PASRR issues and concerns faced by nursing facilities, and become familiar with the latest PASRR requirements. Our special guest speaker is Cathy Belliveau, CCM, Senior PASRR Program … Read More
On-demand webinar: MDS 3.0 changes/RAI manual changes for 2015
New MDS 3.0 changes and Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual changes became effective Oct. 1, 2015, affecting MDS workflow and reimbursement for skilled nursing facilities in every state. For the second year in a row, SimpleLTC arranged for MDS expert Cheryl Shiffer to present a special free training webinar to … Read More
On-demand webinar: Texas MCO Prior Authorizations
There’s a new Texas MCO Prior Authorization form…here’s what you need to know Texas Medicaid Managed Care continues to pose new challenges to long-term care providers. Beginning Sept. 1, 2015, all MCOs must accept the new standardized Texas MCO Prior Authorization form from long-term care providers (instructions for the form … Read More
On-demand webinar: New Texas PASRR IDT meeting documentation requirements
New Texas IDT meeting documentation requirements are here Beginning July 7, 2015, Texas nursing facilities must begin documenting PASRR Interdisciplinary Team meetings (IDT meetings) for PASRR-positive residents through use of a new IDT form. We’re happy to announce that SimpleCFS™ fully supports this new requirement and customers can easily complete … Read More