Re: Governor’s Orders for Masks and Re-Openings of Businesses

Until further notice providers must continue to adhere to all current COVID-related guidance, rules and infection control policies, according to HHSC.  At this time changes to these policies will only occur when CMS and/or the CDC issues revised guidance.

HHSC’s position also applies to rules and guidance related to attendance at DHs: 

HCS Rules:

https://hhs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/documents/doing-business-with-hhs/providers/long-term-care/hcs/hcs-covid-19-updated-emergency-rules.pdf

ICF:

The ICF Frequently Asked Questions document addresses day habilitation.   See page 18.

View the order at:  https://open.texas.gov/uploads/files/organization/opentexas/EO-GA-34-opening-Texas-response-to-COVID-disaster-IMAGE-03-02-2021.pdf