The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is working in collaboration with the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to streamline and enhance the efficiency of the reporting and investigation process for alleged abuse, neglect and exploitation (ANE) by a HCSSA provider.
must report all suspected or alleged incidents involving abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, including injuries of unknown source and misappropriation of resident property.
Providers can report incidents, including allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation to CII: • online through the TULIP (Texas Unified Licensure Information Portal) system at https://txhhs.force.com/TULIP/ (preferred method for providers) available 24/7); • by calling 1-800-458-9858 (live agents are available Monday -
PROCEDURES FOR THE INITIAL TELEPHONE REPORT OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT . Facility staff must report abuse, neglect, exploitation and other incidents to: • DADS Consumer Rights and Services Section at (800) 458-9858 immediately (within 24 hours) upon learning of …
ALF Provider Resources | HHS - Texas
Aug 25, 2021 · Provider Letters (PL) Number Title Date; PL 2021-33 PDF: Authority to Enter Long-term Care Facilities : 09/02/2021: PL 2021-32 PDF: Implementing ALF Life Safety Code Rules : ... Prompt Reporting of Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation (ANE) 02/23/2016: 2016-01 PDF: Nursing Facility Administrator (NFA) License Verification: 01/26/2016:
The purpose of this letter is to remind providers that they must cooperate with Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Provider Investigators (PI) who are conducting investigations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation .
ICF/IID Provider Resources| HHS - Texas
Aug 13, 2021 · Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions (ICF/IID) Provider Resources.
HHSC Abuse and Neglect Provider Letter - THCA
The provider letter is titled “Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Misappropriation of Resident Property, and Other Incidents that Must Be Reported to the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services.”
Recognizing and Reporting Critical Incidents and Abuse, Neglect …
Oct 16, 2023 · How to report a Critical Incident and Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation to HHSC, DFPS, and Superior: Providers enrolled in the following programs are required to submit Critical Incidents online using HHSC’s Critical Incident Management System (CIMS™).
ANE Letter - THCA
New Provider Letter on Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Misappropriation. DADS Issued Provider Letter No. 17-18 to address abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation that must be reported to the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS). This letter replaces PL 14-13.