Recommendation for thermal pad connection for TPS61040DRVR/TPS61041DRVR...

Hi TI Support,

From the datasheet for TPS61040/TPS61041 it's unfortunately not 100% clear how to connect the thermal pad of the device? Will it be safe connecting it to GND as indicated for the kind of similar TPS61043 device in the design notes section in the link below?

http://e2e.ti.com/support/power_management/non-isolated_dcdc/w/design_notes/tps61043-powerpad-connection.aspx

I hope somebody wil be able to clarify on this as we are currently putting last effort into a design and double checking the last bits and pieces - This being one of them :-)

Best regards and thanks in advance - You help and support will be highly appreciated
  Søren