Discusses formally incorporating a corrective action plan submission procedure for permit holders found in violation of certain standards during a sterile compounding permit inspection and any other necessary changes.
On January 7, 2025, Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued Provider Letter 2025-01 New Emergency Communication Tool – AlertMedia. The provider letter is applicable to all providers in the Long-Term Care division including hospices, home and community...
On December 18, 2024, Texas HHS issued two new Tech Memos (TM 2024-01 and TM 2024-02) for ALF providers. These memos provide guidance regarding resident room doors and single-action latches, locks or other fastening devices on a door.
Texas issued Provider Letter 2024-21 on December 3, 2024. This provider letter outlines training requirements for Assisted Living Facilities that provide direct care to residents with Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders but are not Alzheimer’s...
This regulation provides guidance on the requirement of a sales tax certificate of exemption related to durable medical equipment purchases beginning September 1, 2024. Effective August 1, 2014, any item used for the treatment of illness or injury or to replace all or...
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