THCA Update: Governor’s Report to Open Texas
This afternoon, Governor Abbott released “The Governor’s Report to Open Texas”. The report discusses the phased in steps for opening Texas business beginning May 1st, in addition the State’s focus on additional efforts such as increasing testing, contact tracing and recommendations for a “Long Term Care: HHSC/DSHS Comprehensive Mitigation Plan”.
The mitigation plan includes 8 recommendations which we are meeting with HHSC, DSHS and others to receive clarification on logistics, expectations and how these will comport with existing local orders. The recommendations include:
Recommendation 1: Quantify the extent of the infection immediately
Recommendation 2: Implement a comprehensive mitigation plan
Recommendation 3: Re-evaluate current COVID-19 positive facilities
Recommendation 4: Appropriate isolation and placement of COVID-19 patients
Recommendation 5: Implement enhanced access controls to the facility
Recommendation 6: Enhance control of staff access to the facility
Recommendation 7: Effective notifications
Recommendation 8: Continue prevention efforts in facilities that do not have an infection