HCSSAs May Not Purchase, Store or Transport COVID-19 Vaccine When Distributed

Texas Health and Human Services Commission sent this bulletin at 11/03/2020 03:24 PM CST / Este e-mail ha sido enviado por Texas Health and Human Services Commission el 11/03/2020 03:24 PM CST
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HCSSAs May Not Purchase, Store or Transport COVID-19 Vaccine When Distributed

Home and community support services agencies have statutory limitations on vaccines, including the projected COVID-19 vaccine. The statutory language at Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 142, Sec. 142.0062 authorizes a limited list of vaccines and tuberculin that HCSSAs may purchase, store or transport. The COVID-19 vaccine will not be covered under the statutory language.

Nurses employed by or contracted with a licensed HCSSA may handle vaccines under physician delegation. However, the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine will not be under the protection of the HCSSA license. HCSSAs should:

  • Develop policies to ensure its health care workers can receive the COVID-19 vaccine provided by other health care entities.
  • Review their policies and procedures for physician orders and adhering to physician delegation under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 157.