April 13th, 2022
Texas Providers have been reminded that they can be surveyed at any time by a CMS/Federal Surveyor and will need to be in compliance if this occurs.
In short, at this time, HHSC Regulatory will not survey for compliance with the federal mandate.
The federal mandate and HHSC position apply to certified-only HCSSAs, Hospice, Nursing Homes and ICFs/IID.