Revision 23-2; Effective Sept. 15, 2023
Section | Title | Change |
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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. |