The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) has launched a new survey that invites feedback from nursing facilities on PASRR specialized services. One of the requirements of PASRR is to provide habilitative specialized services to individuals residing in nursing facilities who have been evaluated and have IDD or … Read More
Texas PASRR questions? DADS answers them in this FAQ
On Oct. 13, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) and SimpleLTC presented a free webinar for Texas long-term care providers entitled, “Texas PASRR: What you need to know NOW”. (Watch it on-demand here.) Hundreds of SNFs from all over Texas participated. Dozens of questions were asked and … Read More
Texas DSHS announces new webinar series on transition of care
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has announced a new webinar series starting on Oct. 22 entitled, Best Practices for Transition of Care from State Mental Health Facilities to Nursing Facilities. The four-part webinar series is intended for: State Mental Health Facilities (SMHF) Local Mental Health Authorities (LMHAs)/NorthStar … 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