Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 558 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR HOME AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES AGENCIES
Subchapter C - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR ALL HOME AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES AGENCIES
Division 2 - CONDITIONS OF A LICENSE
Section 558.217 - Agency Closure Procedures and Voluntary Suspension of Operations
Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code ยง 558.217
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) Permanent closure. An agency must notify HHSC in writing within five days before the permanent closure of the agency, branch office, or ADS.
(1) The agency must include in the written
notice the reason for closing, the location of the client records (active and
inactive), and the name and address of the client record custodian.
(2) If the agency closes with an active
client roster, the agency must transfer a copy of the active client record with
the client to the receiving agency in order to ensure continuity of care and
services to the client.
(3) The
agency must mail or return the initial license or renewal license to HHSC at
the end of the day that services cease.
(4) If an agency continues to operate after
the closure date specified in the notice, HHSC may take enforcement action
against the agency.
(b) Applicability. This subsection applies to an agency licensed to provide licensed home health services, personal assistance services, and licensed-only hospice services.
(1) Voluntary suspension of
operations occurs when an agency voluntarily suspends its normal business
operations for 10 or more consecutive days. A voluntary suspension of
operations may not last longer than the licensure renewal period. If an agency
voluntarily suspends operations, the agency must:
(A) discharge or arrange for backup services
for active clients;
(B) provide
written notification to the designated survey office at least five days before
the voluntary suspension of operations, or within two working days before the
voluntary suspension of operations, if an emergency occurs that is beyond the
agency's control; and
(C) post a
notice of voluntary suspension of operations on the entry door of the agency
and leave a voice message that informs callers of the voluntary suspension of
operations.
(2) An agency
must notify the HHSC HCSSA licensing unit in writing no later than seven days
after resuming operations.
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