This webinar will provide an overview of the HHSC Office of Ombudsman, specifically the Ombudsman Managed Care Team. It will provide insight on the services the HHSC Office of Ombudsman offers, in hopes participants will be able to utilize information when assisting the general public or direct interested parties to the HHSC Office of the […]
The Public Policy Research Institute at Texas A&M University has worked closely with the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division to manage an online grantee evaluation system for CJD grantees since 1999. PPRI staff will provide an overview of the evaluation website, address common reporting issues and highlight key website features that regional staff […]
The Texas Recycles Computers and Texas Recycles TVs programs were established by the Texas Legislature to provide recycling opportunities to the residents of Texas. Under the programs, manufacturers offering to sell new computer or television equipment in or into Texas are required to provide a program for collecting and recycling home business and personal computer […]
With the passage of HB11 by the Texas Legislature last year, the Department of Public Safety has been tasked with the goal of moving all Uniform Crime Reporting Summary reporting agencies to Incident-Based reporting (NIBRS) by September 1 2019. The Department is looking to team with the state’s Council of Governments to help with the […]
Effective planning is critical towards saving lives in Texas. Awareness of the Blue Alert program could impact search efforts, regarding a suspect who has either killed or seriously injured a law enforcement officer. Knowledge of the Endangered Missing Persons Alert program could influence the successful recovery of someone with Autism, who has wandered into danger. […]
The webinar, presented by the Texas Falls Prevention Coalition, will actively demonstrate the advantages of evidence-based community health programs building partnerships with local university nursing programs. Highlighted during the presentation will be the relationship Texas A&M College of Nursing has built with a local community health program and how the partnership has increased student’s knowledge […]
This webinar is designed to provide a high level introduction to basic procurement policies and procedures. It will cover Texas Local Government Code procurement requirements. This training will also highlight various procurement methods and tips for determining the best procurement method to utilize based on amounts and project types. For more information on this webinar, […]
A key component of aging and living well is to get and stay socially engaged in the community. People who volunteer experience less depression and have higher self-confidence. Volunteering often provides opportunities to stay physically active, make new friends and learn new skills. This webinar provides an overview of what communities can do to encourage […]
The West Central Texas Area Agency on Aging (AAA), in partnership with the National Council of Homeless Veterans, administers the Supportive Services for Veterans grant program to assist veterans (particularly those 60+) who are homeless in the region. In this webinar, participants will hear about successful collaborations with local partners and learn ways to implement […]