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Welcome to the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Training Page!

PASRR is a federally mandated program applied to all individuals seeking admission to Medicaid-certified nursing facilities, regardless of funding sources. To complete the instructor-led and online courses listed below, scroll down to select the course title, click on the link in the title or click the "Start Course" option, sign-in or follow instructions to create a username and login, and complete each of the required course steps.

Welcome to the An Overview of the PASRR Process FY 2024 Course!

The 2023 course is no longer available for enrollment, but you can still access your FY23 issued Certificate from your Dashboard.

This on-line course is designed for all local authority PASRR staff.  It provides a basic overview of the PASRR Process by detailing the steps in the PASRR Process from nursing facility admission through the interdisciplinary meeting, including:

  • RE Screening, (PL1) & admission types;
  • PE (ID, DD & MI) factors resulting in positive status;
  • PE Role in sharing info re: community options;
  • Specialized services recommended by PE;
  • Assessments to support IDD Positive PE determination; and
  • NF’s IDT Meeting and initial identification of PCSP form.

Once you have completed the course, you must also complete the competency-based test before printing your certification of completion.

Please provide your supervisor and/or HR department at your agency with a copy of your certificate.

To take this course, please click on the button below and follow the instructions below the Welcome and course description.  For questions about this course or to get help with an exam reset, contact IDD-BHPASRRTraining@hhsc.state.tx.us.

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Welcome to the FY24 PASRR PL1 & PE (Instructor-led Virtual Presentation)

The 2023 course is no longer available for enrollment, but you can still access your FY23 issued Certificate from your HHS Learning Portal Dashboard.

The purpose of this instructor-led presentation training is to explain to local authority staff how to complete the PASRR Level 1 (PL1) Screening Form and the PASRR Evaluation (PE) Form accurately.

To register for this course, you must have completed the course "An Overview of the PASRR Process". 

Please note that this course requires the use of camera and audio during the virtual presentation. The PASRR Training unit currently uses Microsoft Teams as the platform when virtually presenting. Best practice is for participants to use their work email accounts as some features have been disabled when using Microsoft Teams and email accounts such as Gmail or Yahoo.  

Upon successful completion of this module, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

To take this course, please click on the button below and follow the instructions below the Welcome and course description.  For questions about this course, contact IDD-BHPASRRTraining@hhsc.state.tx.us.

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Welcome to the FY 2024 PASRR Service Planning and Monitoring (Instructor-led Virtual Presentation for Habilitation Coordination)

The FY 2023 course is no longer available for enrollment, but you can still access your FY23 issued Certificate from your Dashboard.

To register for this course, you must have completed the course "An An Overview of the PASRR Process FY 2024.

This course is for all local authority habilitation coordination staff. It is designed to instruct in service planning and monitoring required in the PASRR process and includes the following topics:

  • Habilitation Coordination Refusals
  • Community Living Options (CLO) including LIDDA Educational Opportunities
  • Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)/Service Planning Team (SPT) requirement & representation
  • Habilitation Assessment (HA)
  • Form 1063, Individual Profile (IP) – Nursing Facility & Form 1057, Habilitation Service Plan (HSP) development
  • PASRR Comprehensive Service Plan (PCSP) completion
  • Ongoing follow-along with SPT involvement
  • Special updates of HSP
  • Quarterly review and revision of the HSP 

The presentation is virtually led by a trainer. Please note the use of camera and audio are required during the virtual sessions. The PASRR Training unit currently uses Microsoft Teams as the platform when virtually presenting. Best practice is for participants to use their work email accounts as some features have been disabled when using Microsoft Teams and email accounts such as Gmail or Yahoo. 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

To take this course, please click on the button below and follow the instructions below the Welcome and course description.  For questions about this course, contact IDD-BHPASRRTraining@hhsc.state.tx.us.

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Welcome to the FY2024 PASRR Transition and Diversion (Instructor-led Virtual Presentation for Service Coordination/ECC)

The FY 2023 course is no longer available for enrollment, but you can still access your FY23 issued Certificate from your Dashboard.

To register for this course, you must have completed the course "An Overview of the PASRR Process". 

This instructor-led presentation, designed for local authority staff with PASRR transition or referrals responsibilities, instructs in the transition and diversion processes required for the PASRR process and includes the following topics:

  • Duties related to transitional sections of the HSP
  • Relocation Specialist Referral and MCO involvement
  • Contract/Rule Review of duties related to Pre-Move requirements including slot requests (Diversion & Transition)
  • Contract/Rule Review of duties related to Post-Move requirements. (Diversion & Transition)
  • PSS entries in support of transitions
  • Form 1050, Nursing Facility or Crisis Diversion Plan completion

Please note that this course requires the use of camera and audio during the virtual presentation. The PASRR Training unit currently uses Microsoft Teams as the platform when virtually presenting. Best practice is for participants to use their work email accounts as some features have been disabled when using Microsoft Teams and email accounts such as Gmail or Yahoo.

Upon successful completion of this module, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

To take this course, please click on the button below and follow the instructions below the Welcome and course description.  For questions about this course, contact IDD-BHPASRRTraining@hhsc.state.tx.us.

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Welcome to the PASRR Referring Entity (Online) FY 2024 Course!

The 2023 course is no longer available for enrollment, but you can still access your FY23 issued Certificate from your HHS Learning Portal Dashboard.

Course Under Construction! The presentation part of this course is needing an update with current information. Thank you for your patience and visit the course again in the near future. 

This on-line course is designed to give PASRR referring entities the information, tools and resources needed to successfully complete the PASRR Level I (PL1) Screening Form, which must be completed for all people seeking admission to a Medicaid-certified nursing facility.

For any questions or concerns with this course, please contact IDD-BHPASRRTraining@hhsc.state.tx.us.

To take this course, please click on the button below and follow the instructions below the Welcome and course description.

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Welcome to the PASRR 101 (Online) FY 2024 Course!

The 2023 course is no longer available for enrollment, but you can still access your FY23 issued Certificate from your Dashboard.

Course Under Construction! The presentation part of this course is needing an update with current information. Thank you for your patience and visit the course again in the near future 

This training provides an introduction to the role nursing facilities play in the PASRR process; discusses the purpose of PASRR, state and federal regulations which govern the PASRR process, types of admissions, screening and specialized services; and provides an overview of each aspect of the PASRR process.

Upon successful completion of this module, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.

To take this course, please click on the button below and follow the instructions below the Welcome banner and course description.  For questions about this course, contact IDD-BHPASRRTraining@hhsc.state.tx.us.

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This training discusses nursing facility (NF) responsibilities related to Preadmission Screening and Resident Review, found in the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 19, Subchapter BB.

Upon successful completion of this module, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.
For any questions or concerns with this course, please contact IDD-BHPASRRTraining@hhsc.state.tx.us.

To take this course, please click on the button below and follow the instructions below the Welcome banner and course description.

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The Preadmission and Screening Resident Review (PASRR) Level 1 (PL1): Back to Basics training reviews the PL1 form in a section-by-section manner. Participants will be asked to take notes on a blank PL1 form as they complete the training. At the conclusion of the training, participants will understand how to complete the PASRR Level 1 (PL1) screening form, and will be familiar with the following PL1 topics: Admissions, Transfers, Discharges, and Changes of Ownership (CHOW).

Upon successful completion of this module, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.
For any questions or concerns with this course, please contact IDD-BHPASRRTraining@hhsc.state.tx.us.

To take this course, please click on the button below and follow the instructions below the Welcome banner and course description.

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The Preadmission and Screening Resident Review (PASRR) Evaluation (PE): What Nursing Facilities Need to Know training explains the PASRR Evaluation (PE) and how the PE impacts the nursing facility (NF) and the individuals served in the NF. PL1: Back to Basics should be completed as a prerequisite for this training.

Upon successful completion of this module, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.
For any questions or concerns with this course, please contact IDD-BHPASRRTraining@hhsc.state.tx.us.

To take this course, please click on the button below and follow the instructions below the Welcome banner and course description.

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This training explains how to submit a request for pre-authorization of nursing facility (NF) specialized services in the Long Term Care Online (LTC) Portal on behalf of a resident.

Upon successful completion of this module, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.
For any questions or concerns with this course, please contact IDD-BHPASRRTraining@hhsc.state.tx.us.

To take this course, please click on the button below and follow the instructions below the Welcome and course description.

Start course