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GL 21-1002-A regarding the extension of emergency rules for hospital off-site facilities and designation of licensed hospital space in response to COVID-19 has been posted. Effective July 18, 2021, the emergency rule is extended for 60 days and permits a currently licensed hospital to apply to HHSC 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 to more effectively treat and house patients in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please read the letter at the link below and if you have questions, contact HCR_PRT@hhs.texas.gov.
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