COVID-19 ICF Mitigation, Response Rule Revised Effective April 6

HHSC Long-term Care Regulation has published a revised Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions COVID-19 Mitigation and Response Emergency Rule. It is effective April 6, 2022.

The revised rule:

• Removes the requirements to have plans for obtaining and maintaining a two-week supply of full PPE.
• Clarifies that a facility does not have to provide the name of the person who tested positive for COVID-19 when reporting to CII.