Requests For Exceeding Licensed Capacity During Severe Gulf Coast Weather

HHSC Long-term Care Regulation is reminding providers to be ready to implement emergency preparedness plans. If your facility is impacted by severe weather such as wind or flooding, or is in an area under mandatory evacuation orders, contact the HHSC LTCR Regional Director in the region where the facility is located.

In addition to contacting the HHSC LTCR RD, all requests to exceed licensed capacity due to an emergency must be approved by the director of survey operations. If your facility is projected to exceed its licensed capacity because it is accepting residents who have been evacuated from another facility, email Renee Blanch-Haley and include State Capacity Increase Request in the subject line.

If you have any questions, contact your HHSC LTCR RD, email LTCR Policy and Rules or call 512-438-3161.