Policy Revisions

24-2, Miscellaneous Revisions

Revision 24-2; Effective Sep. 16, 2024

Section	Title	Change
1100	Contact Information	Updates mail code.
2100	Program Authorization and Services	Removed word services after name of program and changed a word for plain language.
2200	Definitions	Changed patient to client throughout. Removed definition of patient. Adds teledentistry definition Changes subgrantee to subrecipient.
3000	Accessibility	Updated name of section.
3120	Important Information for Former Military Service Members	Deletes section.
3200	Abuse and Neglect Reporting	Updates language.
3210	Child Abuse Reporting, Compliance, and Monitoring	Updates language.
3220	Human Trafficking	Updates language.
3230	Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence	Updates language.
3240	Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of the Elderly and Adults with Disabilities	Deletes section.
3300	Confidentiality	Updates language. Adds resources. Changed subgrantee to subrecipient.
3320	Nondiscrimination and Limited English Proficiency (LEP)	Updates section tile to Civil Rights. Updates language. Adds web link resources.
3330	Termination of Services	Moves content to Section 3340. Adds new content. Changes title to Required Signage.
3340	Resolution of Complaints	Changes title to Termination of Services. Updates language. Adds resource for termination of services. Changes patient to client throughout.
3350	Research (Human Subject Clearance)	Changes title to Resolution of Complaints. Updates language.
3360	Research (Human Subject Clearance)	Adds new section.
3400	Client Records Management	Updates language. Changes subgrantee to subrecipient.
3500	Personnel Policy and Procedures	Updates language.
3600	Facilities and Equipment	Updates language.
3650	Smoking Ban	Changes subgrantee to subrecipient.
3710	Clinical Emergencies	Updates language.
3800	Quality Management	Changes subgrantee to subrecipient.
4100	Eligibility and Assessment of Co-pay and Fees	Updates language and section title. Removes reference to Form 3046, Request for Information.
4300	Procedures and Terminology When Determining PHC Eligibility	Updates language including: Eligibility requirements for 18-year-olds presumptive eligibility requirements. Changes individuals to applicants.
5000	Clinical Guidelines	Updates language. Adds language about PHC optional services.
5130	Texas Medical Disclosure Panel Consent	Changes patient to client.
5200	Clinical Policy	Updates language on telemedicine. Changes patient to client and updates web link resources throughout.
5300	Prescriptive Authority Agreements, Clinical Protocols, Standing Delegation Orders and Client Education F	Changes patient to client.
5330	Standing Delegation Orders	Changes patient to client Removes SDO example. Changes individual to client.
6100	Reimbursement, Data Collection, and Reports	Updates language.

24-1, Updates Appendix II

Revision 24-1; Effective May 1, 2024

Section	Title	Change
Appendix II	Optional Co-Pay Table Based on Monthly Federal Poverty Level (FPL)	Updates Optional Co-Pay Table Based on Monthly Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

23-2, Miscellaneous Revisions

Revision 23-2; Effective Sept. 15, 2023

Section	Title	Change
Handbook	Primary Health Care Services Program Policy Manual	Updates handbook title to Primary Health Care Program Policy Manual.
1100	Contact Information	Removes physical address for courier service and helpline information.
1200	Purpose of Manual	Updates language.
2100	Program Authorization and Services	Updates language.
2200	Definitions	Updates definitions throughout.
3100	Administrative Policies	Updates language. Revises civil rights requirements. Adds requirement to maintain appropriate exterior signage.
3110	Client Access	Updates language.
3120	Important Information for Former Military Service Members	Updates language.
3200	Abuse and Neglect Reporting	Updates language. Revises abuse, neglect and exploitation requirements.
3210	Child Abuse Reporting, Compliance and Monitoring	Updates title to Child Abuse or Neglect and updates language.
3220	Human Trafficking	Updates language.
3230	Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence	Updates language.
3300	Confidentiality	Updates language.
3310	Minors and Confidentiality	Updated link to resource.
3320	Nondiscrimination and Limited English Proficiency (LEP)	Updates language. Adds requirement to display civil rights posters.
3330	Termination of Services	Updates language.
3340	Resolution of Complaints	Updates language.
3350	Research (Human Subject Clearance)	Updates language.
3400	Client Records Management	Updates language.
3500	Personnel Policy and Procedures	Updates language. Revises immunization guidance.
3600	Facilities and Equipment	Updates language. Revises facility requirements.
3610	Hazardous Materials	Updates language.
3620	Fire Safety	Updates language.
3630	Medical Equipment	Updates language.
3640	Radiology Equipment and Standards	No changes
3645	Laboratory Standards	Creates section on laboratory requirements.
3650	Smoking Ban	Updates language.
3660	Disaster Response Plan	Deletes this section and moves information to 3720.
3700	Emergency Responsiveness	Updates language.
3710	Clinical Emergencies	Updates language. Adds Dental Emergency Responsiveness.
3720	Emergency Preparedness	Updates language. Adds Disaster Response Plan.
3800	Quality Management	Updates language. Revises Quality Management requirements.
4100	Eligibility and Assessment of Copay and Fees	Updates language. Adds a process to apply for approval to use an Alternate Eligibility Tool. Added reference to Appendix II.
4200	Client Eligibility Screening Process	Updates language.
4300	Procedures and Terminology When Determining PHC Eligibility	Updates language. Revises potential eligibility and referral requirements. Adds requirement to document special circumstances.
5000	Clinical Guidelines	Updates language. Describes required and additional services that may be provided.
5100	General Consent	Updates language.
5110	Consent for Dental Procedures	Updates language.
5120	Consent for Sterilization Procedures	Updates text.
5130	Texas Medical Disclosure Panel Consent	Updates language.
5140	Consent for Services Provided to Minors	Updates language. Adds resources.
5150	Consent for HIV Tests	Updates title to Consent for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Tests. Updates language.
5200	Clinical Policy	Updates language. Defines telehealth services. Includes quit line information. Revises colorectal cancer screening age. Updates links to resources. Revises requirements for appropriate follow-up and continuity of care. Removes duplicate requirement for maintaining 2-1-1 information.
5300	Prescriptive Authority Agreements, Clinical Protocols, Standing Delegation Orders and Client Education	Updates language.
5310	Prescriptive Authority Agreements	Updates title to Prescriptive Authority Agreements (PAAs). Updates language. Revises PAA requirements.
5320	Protocols	Updates language.
5330	Standing Delegation Orders	Updates language. Revises SDO requirements.
5340	Client Education	Updates language. Removes resources.
6000	Reimbursement, Data Collection and Reporting	Updates language.
6100	Reimbursement, Data Collection and Reports	Updates language. Removes information from this section and adds to section 4000.
Forms	Forms	Updates form titles.

23-1, Appendix II Revised

Revision 23-1; Effective Mar. 31, 2023

Section	Title	Change
Appendix II	Optional Co-Pay Table Based on Monthly Federal Poverty Level (FPL)	Updates the co-pay table based on the 2023 monthly Federal Poverty Level (FPL).