[Webinar Recording] Texas PASRR Pathway: Paving the Way for a Successful Transition

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[Simple Webinar] Texas PASRR Pathway: Paving the Way for a Successful Transition

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Join Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) PASRR policy leaders for this Technical Assistance webinar focused on the steps that support a successful transition into a nursing facility (NF).

The session will walk through the PASRR Preadmission process and clarify the purpose and requirements of Form 1012: Mental Illness/Dementia Resident Review. Presenters will also review how Form 3618: Resident Transaction Notice can affect billing and authorization for Nursing Facility Specialized Services (NFSS) and how it affects those who have transitioned out of the NF. \

Whether your team needs a refresher or greater clarity on specific forms and requirements, this session will provide practical guidance for navigating the PASRR process and supporting PASRR-positive residents.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Key steps in the PASRR Preadmission process
  • The purpose and requirements of Form 1012
  • How Form 3618 affects NFSS billing and authorizations
  • Technical assistance guidance directly from HHSC PASRR policy leader

Who Should Attend:

  • Texas SNF Administrators
  • Admission and PASRR coordinators
  • MDS and clinical leadership teams
  • Compliance and regulatory professionals
  • Staff responsible for PASRR documentation, submissions and specialized service requests

Meet your speakers

Amanda Dean
Program Specialist | PASRR Policy and Specialized Services, Community Services

Amanda Dean holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Houston-Downtown and a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Prairie View A&M. She is a dedicated public service professional with a diverse background spanning criminal justice, counseling and intellectual and development disability (IDD) services. Amanda has 8 years of experience in IDD / PASRR programs with LIDDA. Amanda joined HHSC in 2023 as a PASRR Auditor with the CAO. She currently serves as the LEAD NFSS/IHSS Specialist within the PASRR Unit. In this capacity, she oversees HAB co-authorizations, NFSS requests and IHSS services for individuals residing in nursing facilities.

Bryan Campo
Manager | PASRR Policy and Specialized Services, Community Services

Bryan Campo is the PASRR Policy Manager with the HHSC PASRR unit in the HHSC Community Services Division. Bryan has been working in the IDD/BH field since 2013. Bryan has served in many roles over the years with the most recent being the Director of PASRR for Bluebonnet Trails Community Services (Local Authority). Bryan has since joined HHSC in 2022 to help develop policies to benefit all PASRR individuals. Currently, Bryan leads a team of program specialists who review suggested rule and policy changes for the PASRR program.


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