Texas Essentials For Administrators

8-Clock Hour Online Course



Dear Fellow Administrator,

Do you worry if your office is in compliance with home care regulations? Are you nervous about deficiencies if a surveyor walked into the office today? Do you wish someone could just tell you what you need to do to be in compliance?

I was once in your EXACT shoes. I wanted to know as an Administrator what I needed to be doing to avoid deficiencies for my agency. I felt behind the ball, always playing catch up and worried that I was missing something that would be too late to fix when a surveyor came walking in the door. I didn’t have the time to read the regulations cover to cover and try and interpret what they meant for my home care office. I looked for resources to help me: websites, companies, other Administrators. I was frustrated because I couldn’t find anyone and had to suffer through compliance all by myself.

Now I have a time-tested system to dominate home care regulations: NO MORE worrying about knowing the important home care regulations, NO MORE frantic thoughts about a surveyor walking into the office, NO MORE end of year 'cramming’ to get required meetings, visits and evals DONE!

I even have a system to write a successful plan of correction!

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Are you a First-Time Administrator or Alternate?

If so, you are required to take the 8-clock hour course some time in the 12 months before designation from an APPROVED trainer.

This course is approved by Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)

Meets 26 Texas Administrative Code 558.259(c) - For First Time Administrators and Alternate Administrators.

Following agency types are able to complete this training:

* Licensed Home Health (LHH)

* Licensed and Certified Home Health (L&CHH)

* Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

* Hospice

NEW AGENCY? Administrator and Alternate each need the 8-Clock Hour course completed BEFORE submitting your application.

Course Curriculum

    1. COURSE WELCOME VIDEO - START HERE!

    2. Essentials Course Content Outline

    3. Module 1 - Texas State and Federal Laws

    4. Module 2 - Chapter 558 Sections A, B, C, D

    5. Module 3 - Sections E, F, G, H

    6. BONUS - Guide to Home Care Survey & Getting Your Plan of Correction ACCEPTED!!

    7. BONUS: Exclusive 8-Binder Policy Guide

    8. BONUS: 2023 Compliance Calendar

    9. BONUS: 2023 Editable Calendar

    1. Module 1 - Texas State and Federal Laws

    2. Module 1 Quiz

    1. Module 2 - Chapter 558: Sections A, B, C, D

    2. Module 2 Quiz

    1. Module 3 - Chapter 558: Sections E,F,G,H

    2. Module 3 Quiz

    3. Before you go...

About this course

  • $179.00
  • 16 lessons
  • Guide to Survey & POC
  • Texas Policies Binder System Overview
  • Annual Evaluation Program

Buy Now and Get:

  • Exclusive content from a HHSC approved trainer who has run a successful home care agency
  • Online 3-module training program with step-by-step instruction of critical regulations for Home Health, PAS and Hospice agencies
  • Instruction and tools for major compliance programs (Quality Assurance Program, Emergency Preparedness, Abuse Reporting, etc.) in Chapter 558
  • Teardown of 2023 regulation updates and what you need to do
  • Access to THE 3 strategies to write a plan of correction that gets ACCEPTED
  • My 12 STEP CHECKLIST to plan out YOUR deficiency free year


There is NO course for TEXAS Administrators like this.

Here's Just Some of What You'll Learn:

3 Course Modules

8 hours of home care regulation and compliance content walking you through exactly what you need to know to be a HOME CARE ADMINISTRATOR in TEXAS.

The course is APPROVED by and meets the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) requirements for the initial 8-Clock Hour course for new Administrators & Alternate Administrators as stated in Chapter 558, Section 259(c).

Each home care agency needs an Administrator AND Alternate trained in this 8-Hour COURSE. 

*Each person needs to sign up with a separate email address to be able to get a course certificate.*


Here’s what you get if you join Essentials For Administrators now:

  • Instantly available 24/7,


The 100% online course is accessible anywhere with an internet connection. You can start any one of the course video modules, press pause when you get a new client inquiry on the phone or if you need some avocado toast, and resume watching with the click of a button. The flexibility of this course being offered online 24/7 gives you the freedom and flexibility to complete and review on your own schedule.

 

  • 3 Interactive Video Modules


Both required HHSC materials and bonus course content have been grouped into 3 modules. Each module provides specific information on a component of home care agencies and regulations. All interactive course modules together provide the participant with a fundamental understanding of successfully keeping your agency in compliance, as well as home care agency operator experiences and best practices to grow your business.

 

  • Brand new updated content for 2023


The course content includes the latest and greatest in 2023. In the course, we sort out the new, old and changed regs to give you the info you need. Also, we have seen trends in certain deficiencies being issued across the state this year. Industry trends are moving quickly including TeleHealth for home care services, RN Delegation services, as well as the updated CMS 5-Star rating system. These are all covered in this course.

 

  • Competency Quiz


At the end of each module there is a short quiz. Completing this quiz will demonstrate course competency that is required for your completion certificate.


What content is in each Module?



Texas Essentials For Administrators consists of 3 interactive modules, entitled: Texas State and Federal Laws, Chapter 558: Sections A,B,C,D and Chapter 558: Sections E,F,G,H. Each module contains HHSC required content, additional home care industry updates and lessons learned from being an Administrator.



(Module 1 Screenshot)

In Module 1: Texas State and Federal Laws, we examine the  laws that govern home care agencies. After years working as an Administrator, as well as hundreds of home care agencies, we review the most critical items to keep your agency in compliance. 


(Module 2 Screenshot)

In Module 2: Chapter 558: Sections A, B, C, D, we take an in depth look at Texas home care regulations. Looking at the minimum standards for home care, home health and hospice agencies to operate in Texas.


(Module 3 Screenshot)

Module 3 is Chapter 558: Sections E, F, G, H. Here we look at the specific requirements for each type of agency: home care, home health and hospice. Also, we review the survey process on the potential deficiencies. This includes planning out the compliance year and tips to avoid the top issued deficiencies in Texas. 

Complete all 3 Interactive Modules and the Competency Quiz and you will receive your very own Certificate of Completion.  This will show you have completed the HHSC required 8-Clock Hour course for new Administrators/ Alternate Administrators.  Please be sure to place the certificate in your Personnel File to show HHSC you have taken the course.

Exclusive Guide To The 8-Binder Policy System For Texas PAS Agencies $1997 Value

No matter your level of expertise or love for home care regulations in Texas, this guide is for you. We look at the major compliance systems that need to be set up to ensure compliance with regulations. In addition, we look at actual examples of meetings, reviews and visits to see it in action.

Guide To Home Care Survey & Getting Your Plan of Correction ACCEPTED! $497 Value

The 6-part e-book goes through the survey process from beginning to end. Want your team to understand what survey is like? Send them this guide. Also, we walk through constructing the perfect plan of correction that will get accepted WITHOUT committing your agency to unnecessary work.

Annual Home Care Agency Compliance Calendar $297 Value

Use this 12-month calendar to plan out a deficiency free year. All required compliance systems are included in a checklist that allows you to plan out required meetings and reporting so that you don’t miss important deadlines throughout the year. You’ll hug yourself at least 10 times each year for making a plan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is this course approved by Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)?

    Yes! The Business of Senior Care is an approved trainer for all Home & Community Support Services Agencies, including Home Health, Personal Attendant Services and Hospice agencies.

  • What is the requirement for Administrators to take the 8-Clock Hour course?

    BOTH the Administrator and Alternate Administrator for an agency needs to take the 8-Clock Hour course prior to being designated at the agency.

  • Do I need to complete the 8-Clock Hour course prior to applying to become a new agency?

    Yes! Both the Administrator & Alternate need to complete the 8-Clock Hour course prior to submitting the application for a new home care agency.

  • What topics are covered in the course?

    Texas state and federal laws that apply to home care agencies, Chapter 558, tips for keeping you agency in compliance, Administrator guidance and so much more

  • Is a separate training required for each participant?

    Yes. Each participant needs their own course certificate and needs separate enrollment.

  • Will I receive a certificate when the course is completed?

    Yes, each student is able to instantly download the course certificate that is personalized with the name registered on the enrollment. It should be used to show proof of completion to a surveyor.

  • Do you offer additional services or training?

    Absolutely. We offer ongoing training for Administrators on many aspects of running a home care agency. Also, we offer 1-on-1 consulting for things like new agency set-up, policies and procedures, plan of correction, survey prep, etc.

  • What sets your trainings apart from other companies?

    Great question! You should want to know the value you get from training. We bring decades of experience in running a successful home care agency. We know what policies and documentation a surveyor wants to see. We know what it takes to keep a home care agency in compliance every day and year.