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    State Update
    • Jul 14, 2020

    HHSC Webinar: Special Issues in SNFs and NFs during the COVID-19 Pandemic

    July 17 Webinar - Special Issues in SNFs and NFs during the COVID-19 Pandemic Nursing facility and skilled nursing facility stakeholders ...
    State Update
    • Jul 1, 2020

    HHSC Update: LTC Regulatory NF COVID-19 Response Plan

    Purpose: The purpose of this document is to provide nursing facilities (NFs) with response guidance in the event of a positive COVID-19 c...
    State Update
    • Jun 30, 2020

    HHSC Update: NF Waivers in Place to Increase Staffing Flexibility

    HHSC Long-term Care Regulation is reminding nursing facilities, Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Programs and Medication Aid...
    State Update
    • May 19, 2020

    HHSC Update: To Do's for Nursing Facilities

    This is a subset of the information included in the LTC Regulatory NF COVID-19 Response Plan (v3.1 6/2/20). Revisions from the prior vers Clean Hands, Closely Monitor Residents, Keep COVID-19 Out, PPE Lessons, Sparkling Surfaces Comply with all CMS and CDC guidance related to infection control. (NFs need to frequently monitor CDC and CMS guidance, as it is being updated often.) For the duration of the state of emergency, all NF personnel should wear a facemask while in the f
    AHCA/NCAL
    • May 4, 2020

    AHCA Update: Updated CDC Guidance Released on Return to Work and Clinical Care

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released two updated guidances on April 30, 2020, around criteria for returning to w...
    State Update
    • Apr 27, 2020

    HHSC Update: COVID-19 Webinars - Response Plan for Nursing Facilities

    This webinar is designed to review the elements of COVID-19 preparedness, response and mitigation outlined in the COVID-19 Response Plan ...
    National Update
    • Apr 24, 2020

    CMS Update: CMS Issues FAQs, Guidance on NF 5-Star Ratings, Staff Counts and Other Issues

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released QSO-20-28-NH (PDF). The memo informs nursing facilities about the following: Nursin...
    State Update
    • Apr 22, 2020

    Governor Update: Gov. Abbott Temporarily Waives Certain Testing Requirements

    AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott has waived certain testing requirements for Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) as part of the state'...
    State Update
    • Apr 21, 2020

    HHSC Update: Nursing Facility COVID-19 FAQs

    The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is committed to sharing pertinent COVID-19 information with all NFs via a regularly...
    State Update
    • Apr 16, 2020

    HHSC Update: Nursing Facility COVID-19 Response Plan Updated

    HHSC Long-term Care Regulatory has updated the nursing facility COVID-19 response plan. The document provides guidance to nursing facilit...
    National Update
    • Apr 15, 2020

    CMS Update: COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers

    Long-Term Care Facilities and Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and/or Nursing Facilities (NFs) 3-Day Prior Hospitalization. Using the au...
    National Update
    • Apr 13, 2020

    CDC Update: Return to Work for Healthcare Personnel with Confirmed or Suspected COVID-19

    Who this is for: Occupational health programs and public health officials making decisions about return to work for healthcare personnel ...
    AHCA/NCAL
    • Apr 11, 2020

    AHCA Update: Notification Guidelines for Confirmed COVID-19 Cases

    Today, AHCA/NCAL released new guidance and a press statement on notifying public health officials and stakeholders about confirmed cases ...
    State Update
    • Apr 10, 2020

    HHSC Update: LTC Providers Required to Report Only Confirmed COVID-19 Cases to HHSC

    Providers report only confirmed cases of COVID-19 in staff and individuals receiving services from the provider as a self-reported incide...
    State Update
    • Apr 10, 2020

    Governor Update: Gov. Abbott Announces Frontline Child Care Website For Essential Workers

    Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference where he provided an update on the state's response to COVID-19. The Governor discusse...
    THCA
    • Apr 10, 2020

    THCA Update: HHSC COVID Reporting | Nurse Aide Rule Suspension | MDS Guidance

    LTC Providers Required to Report Only Confirmed COVID-19 Cases to HHSC As previously reported, HHSC announced today that providers report...
    THCA
    • Apr 10, 2020

    THCA Update: Texas CNA Training Requirements Waiver

    Update with Provider Letter: https://apps.hhs.texas.gov/providers/communications/2020/letters/PL2020-26.pdf We wanted share information r...
    State Update
    • Apr 10, 2020

    HHSC Update: Waiver of Certified Nurse Aide Requirements Granted for Nursing Facilities

    The Governor suspended provisions prohibiting a nursing facility from hiring someone to complete nurse aide tasks who is not a CNA for lo...
    State Update
    • Apr 9, 2020

    HHSC Update: Emergency Rules for LTCR Providers Related to COVID-19 

    Emergency rules for LTCR providers related to the response to COVID-19 are now available on the Texas Health and Human Services Commissio...
    AHCA/NCAL
    • Mar 31, 2020

    AHCA Update: Screening Checklist for Visitors & Staff

    On March 13, 2020, CMS and CDC updated guidance on restricting all SNF visitors and non-essential healthcare personnel, except for certai...
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