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10 Sep 2015, 11:27 am by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Some of the committees related to DADS include: Aging and Disability Resource Center State Advisory Committee Aging Texas Well Advisory Committee IDD System Redesign Advisory Committee Local Authority Network Advisory Committee LVN On-call Pilot Advisory Committee Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee A full list is available in PDF format. [read post]
18 Dec 2014, 2:32 pm by Dan Lype
First, the length of participation has been increased from two years to three years for RNs and LVNs and three to five years for nurse practitioners and CRNAs. [read post]
1 Jun 2014, 5:19 am by Gritsforbreakfast
Texas recently switched from an RN-driven model to an LVN-driven model (licensed vocational nurses) because of budget-driven layoffs. [read post]
15 Nov 2013, 3:22 pm
Here, we will discuss the consequences of a DUI on a licensed vocational nurse's (LVN) license. [read post]
11 Nov 2013, 9:40 am by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
–  DADS requested that HSC, TxHmL, and ICF/ID providers that stopped or plan to stop participating in the LVN on-call pilot program to notify DADS of the date of discontinuation or planned discontinuation and the reason for the change. [read post]
13 Sep 2013, 3:05 pm by Dan Lype
RN/LVN's and APN/CRNA's will now need to participate for three and five years, respectively. [read post]
26 Aug 2013, 6:02 am by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
–  The legislature requires DADS  and the Board of Nursing to conduct a pilot program to evaluate LVNs who provide on-call services by telephone to individuals receiving services for HSC, TxHmL, or ICF/IID with a capacity of 13 or fewer beds. [read post]
20 Aug 2013, 4:25 am by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
(Letter) HCS, TxHmL, and ICF/IID with a Capacity of 13 or Fewer Beds: The legislature requires DADS and the Board of Nursing to conduct a pilot program to evaluate LVNs who provide on-call services by telephone to individuals receiving services for these providers. [read post]
13 Aug 2013, 9:48 am by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
(Letter) HCS and TxHmL: The legislature requires DADS and the Board of Nursing to conduct a pilot program to evaluate LVNs who provide on-call services by telephone to individuals receiving services in the HCS or TxHmL programs. [read post]
18 Jun 2013, 9:05 am by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
–  Effective immediately, DADS and the Board of Nursing have determined that providers participating in the LVN On-Call Pilot Program and those not participating are no longer required to enter data into CARE Screen 691. [read post]
20 Feb 2013, 6:41 am by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
–  DADS has updated information on its Nursing Services web page for the LVN On-Call Operational Protocol. [read post]
10 Sep 2012, 11:53 am by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
An excerpt: The BON standards are more restrictive than the ICF/IID federal regulations and/or state licensure rules regarding: • RN assessments for initial or annual staffings; • RN participation in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings that discuss RN assessments or nursing service plans (NSPs); • quarterly nursing physical examinations; • LVN clinical supervision; • nurses training individuals and staff on health-related topics; and • supervision of… [read post]
29 Aug 2012, 12:18 pm by Walter Haines, Esq.
Shift differecials are very common to the medical industry many Registered Nurses RN, Licensed vocational nurses LVN and certified nurse assistants CAN are paid shift differentials for working particular shifts at the hospital or clinic. [read post]
21 Aug 2012, 12:25 pm by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
“The LVN Scope of Practice: What Every LVN, RN, and Employer Should Know” (PDF brochure) will be held at the University of Texas, J. [read post]
15 May 2012, 7:05 am by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Registration deadline for this meeting is June 15, 2012: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZWRLK2S –  The Board of Nursing is hosting a webinar titled “The LVN Scope of Practice: What Every LVN, RN and Employer Should Know. [read post]
8 May 2012, 8:17 am by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
ICFs/ID with Capacity of 13 or Fewer Beds: DADS clarified the enforcement schedule for implementing HRC §§161.091 – 161.096 and informed providers of the required elements of the comprehensive nursing assessment for an LVN to provide on-call services or an unlicensed staff member to administer medications. [read post]
28 Feb 2012, 8:10 am by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
An excerpt: No later than March 1, 2012: • All HCS and TxHmL waiver program providers must begin collecting data regarding oncall services provided by registered nurses (RNs) and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) for entry into the CARE system; and • ICFs/ID with 13 or fewer beds must begin collecting data regarding on-call services provided by RNs and LVNs for entry into the CARE system. [read post]
7 Feb 2012, 10:02 am by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
ICFs/ID with a capacity of 13 or fewer beds: DADS provided guidance and clarification on the enforcement schedule for the implementation of Senate Bill (SB) 1857, 82nd Legislature, Regular Session, 2011, and to inform providers of the required elements in the RN comprehensive nursing assessment that must be completed in order for an LVN to provide on-call services to an individual as part of the pilot program or for unlicensed staff to perform nursing tasks. [read post]
2 Feb 2012, 7:35 pm
While this may be acceptable in nursing homes with qualified and well-trained nurses, such as licensed practical nurses (LVNs) and registered nurses (RNs), many facilities leave meals to the discretion of care aides and certified nursing assistants (CNAs) who often are not thoroughly educated on the dangers of malnutrition and dehydration. [read post]
25 Jan 2012, 7:13 am by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
LVNs who are not participating in the pilot project cannot provide on-call services. [read post]