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Texas HHSC

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

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Larissa
  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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Posted in Uncategorized caregivers, COVID-19, HHSC, long-term care, LTC, Texas HHSC, visitation

HHSC to Allow Limited Visitation at Nursing Facilities and Long-Term Care Facilities

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Larissa
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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Posted in Uncategorized COVID-19, emergency rules, HHSC, limited visitation, long-term care facilities, Nursing Facilities, Texas HHSC

HHS 2020 Quality in Long-Term Care Conference

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Larissa
Texas Health and Human Services in collaboration with the University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing is hosting an informative two-day, free conference on quality in long-term care and CEs for 18 disciplines besides nurses. Join us August 10, 2020! 2020 Quality in Long-Term Care Conference Flyer
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Posted in Uncategorized 2020, long-term care, quality in long-term care conference, Texas HHSC

HHSC Urges Long-Term Care Facilities to Update Emergency Preparedness Plans Amid Hurricane Season, Pandemic

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Larissa
HHSC Urges Long-Term Care Facilities to Update Emergency Preparedness Plans Amid Hurricane Season, Pandemic  
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Posted in Uncategorized coronavirus, COVID-19, emergency plans, hurricane season, long-term care, LTC, pandemic, Texas HHSC

HHSC Guidance on COVID-19 Response in PPECCs

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Larissa
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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Posted in Uncategorized coronavirus, COVID-19, guidance, PPECC, Texas HHSC

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