HHSC Expands Visitation at Long-Term Care Facilities, Allows Designated Essential Family Caregivers to Provide Support

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  AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to expand visitation options for eligible nursing, assisted living, and intermediate care facilities, home and community-based service providers, and inpatient hospice, effective Thursday, Sept. 24. HHSC’s updated emergency rules will allow a designated essential caregiver to provide supportive, hands-on care
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HHSC to Allow Limited Visitation at Nursing Facilities and Long-Term Care Facilities

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HHSC to Allow Limited Visitation at Nursing Facilities and Long-Term Care Facilities State Enhances Certain Emergency Safety Rules Nursing Facilities For the health and safety of facility residents and staff, public visitation is limited to outdoor visits only. Physical contact between residents and visitors is not permitted. Additional conditions a facility must meet to conduct
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HHSC Guidance on COVID-19 Response in PPECCs

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Based on state law, federal guidance, and Governor Abbott’s disaster declaration, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is updating licensure requirements for prescribed pediatric extended care centers (PPECCs). PPECCs are responsible for ensuring the health and safety of minors. Due to the escalating situation of the COVID-19 (coronavirus), HHSC issues this guidance to
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