ISS Updates & New Rules (HCS/TxHmL)

by | Jul 31, 2026

July 31st, 2026 CLARIFICATION:  Staff Training Requirements for Providers of DAHS with ISS Only Licenses ANE Emergency Response  Infection Control Current rules at §559.227(l)(2)(B), §559.227(l)(2)(C), and §559.227(l)(2)(E) specify that staff are to receive training on these  topics “at least biannually.”  HHSC has received questions regarding the meaning of biannual (twice every year or every two years). HHSC clarified that the training is to occur...

DAHS With ISS Only: Emergency Preparedness Plans & Fire Safety Plan Requirements

by | Jul 27, 2026

July 27th, 2026 These Items Need To Be In Your ER Preparedness Plans.  See the rule below with information and please take note of the “8 Core Functions” of your ER Preparedness Plan &  what contents must be in your Fire Safety Plan Title 26 Part I Ch 559 Subchapter D Ch 559.79 (a) Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this section, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Designated...

ISS Training Requirements For DAHS With ISS Only

by | Jul 27, 2026

July 27th, 2026 For Those Not Aware of DAHS With ISS Training Requirements: Some of these items may need to be updated in your ISS policies and procedures since initial requirements may have been different  or are clarified in current rules Title 26 Part I Ch 559 Subchapter D Rule §559.67(a) Initial training. (1) A facility must provide direct service staff with training in its fire, disaster, and evacuation procedures within three workdays after the start of...

HHSC Publishes Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Compliance Reports PEC List on the STEPS Website

by | Jul 25, 2026

July 25th, 2026  Primary Entity Contacts List Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has transitioned to a new web-based software application to collect information from providers for Medicaid and non-Medicaid financial compliance reports. The new system, the State of Texas Electronic Provider System (STEPS), will update and simplify financial compliance reporting. On July 20, 2026, HHSC will begin collecting fiscal year 2025 Financial Compliance...

ICF/IID Updates

by | Jul 25, 2026

July 25th, 2026 July 15 ICF/IID Quarterly Webinar with HHSC LTCR Recording Available The July 15 recording of the Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF/IID) Quarterly Webinar with Long-term Care Regulation is available. Listen to the ICF/IID Quarterly Webinar recording. Read the Quarterly Webinar (PDF). Email LTCR Policy for the transcript. July 15th, 2026   ICF/IID Quarterly Webinar with HHSC LTCR:  July 15th, 2026  HHSC Long-Term Care Regulation will host a webinar...