Emergency Rule Update Regarding Hospital Off-Site Facilities Designation of Licensed Hospital Space in Response to COVID-19

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Emergency Rule Update Regarding Hospital Off-Site Facilities Designation of Licensed Hospital Space in Response to COVID-19

On March 20, 2021, HHSC adopted an emergency rule permitting currently licensed hospitals to apply for approval to temporarily operate an off-site inpatient facility, including hospital space designated by another currently licensed hospital for use as an off-site facility, without obtaining a new license. This emergency rule was adopted to ensure hospitals could treat and house patients in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

HHSC intends to extend the emergency rule on July 18, 2021, for an additional 60 days, with a new expiration date of September 15, 2021.

 

Effective September 16, 2021, all licensed hospitals operating off-site facilities must obtain licensure for each off-site hospital location, as required by Texas Administrative Code Title 25, Chapter 133.

 

For questions or more information, please contact us by emailing HCR_PRT@hhs.texas.gov.

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