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Texas Administrator and Alternate Administrator Training: Part 2

presented by Nancy E. Allen, BSN, RNC, CMC

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Financial: Nancy Allen receives compensation from MedBridge for this course. She is also the owner of Solutions For Care, Inc., and the author of Survivor! Ten Practical Steps to Survey Survival.

Nonfinancial: Nancy Allen has no competing nonfinancial interests or relationships with regard to the content presented in this course.

Satisfactory completion requirements: All disciplines must complete learning assessments to be awarded credit, no minimum score required unless otherwise specified within the course.

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Video Runtime: 115 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 40 Minutes

Texas HCSSA Administrator and Alternate Administrator Training: Part 2 is the second of two courses designed to assist in meeting the 8-hour requirement for home and community support service agencies (HCSSAs) and personal assistance services (PAS) for the administrator and alternate administrator. This course includes applicable state and federal laws 26 TAC 558.259(c), which include the Texas Health and Safety Code (chapters 142 and 250) and the Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 102: Rights of the Elderly in part 1 and the following laws in part 2:
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act The Civil Rights Act of 1991
  • The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
  • The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
  • The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements
Learning Objectives
  • Define the requirements of Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 102: Rights of the Elderly, and list three examples of practical application in the workplace
  • Differentiate between the Civil Rights Act of 1991 and the Americans with Disabilities Act and its implementation
  • Define the obligations of an employer under the Rehabilitation Act of 1993 and the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
  • Explain the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Whistleblower Protection Act
  • Identify strategies for compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Whistleblower Protection Act
A first-time administrator or alternate administrator should complete the initial 8-hour training prior to assuming this position at any of the home care and community support service agencies (HCSSAs) in the state of Texas.

The full 8-Hour Initial Texas Administrator and Alternate Administrator Training includes the following courses in addition to this course.

Meet Your Instructor

Nancy E. Allen, BSN, RNC, CMC

Nancy E. Allen is the owner and CEO of Solutions for Care, Inc., a consulting company specializing in community-based healthcare and care management. Her experience includes clinical, administrative, and provider roles, as well as 10 years as a state and accreditation surveyor. She has served as a corporate integrity monitor for the Office of Inspector…

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Chapters & Learning Objectives

1. Texas Human Resources Code Chapter 102: Rights of the Elderly

In this chapter, we will define the requirements of the law and examples of how to apply the law.

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2. Can You Spot Them?

The requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1991 and the Americans with Disabilities Act often intersect. In this chapter, we will examine the differences and how the laws complement one another.

3. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993: Employer Obligations

The obligations of an employer under these laws will be explored, as well as what they mean in the workplace.

4. Laws and Strategies

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Whistleblower Protection Act will be discussed. Strategies to comply with the regulations will be provided.

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Texas Administrator and Alternate Administrator Training: Part 1

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