January 5, 2022
HHSC Long-term Care Regulation has published a revised COVID-19 Vaccine Data Reporting Rule (PDF). It became effective January 6, 2022 and includes Emergency Communication System Enrollment for nursing facilities.
The rule requires NFs:
- Report COVID-19 vaccine data within 24 hours
- Enroll in an emergency communication system
HHSC will inform NFs when they can begin enrollment.
Email LTCRPolicy@hhs.texas.gov or call 512-483-3161 for questions about these rules.