Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 26. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
PART 1. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION |
CHAPTER 509. FREESTANDING EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES |
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS |
§ 509.1. Purpose |
§ 509.2. Definitions |
SUBCHAPTER B. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS |
§ 509.21. General |
§ 509.22. Exemptions from Licensure |
§ 509.23. Unlicensed Facilities |
§ 509.24. Application and Issuance of Initial License |
§ 509.25. Application and Issuance of Renewal License |
§ 509.26. Inactive Status and Closure |
§ 509.27. Change of Ownership |
§ 509.28. Conditions of Licensure |
§ 509.29. Time Periods for Processing and Issuing Licenses |
§ 509.30. Fees |
SUBCHAPTER C. OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS |
§ 509.41. Operational Standards |
§ 509.42. Governing Body Responsibilities |
§ 509.43. Administration |
§ 509.44. Medical Director |
§ 509.45. Medical Staff |
§ 509.46. Facility Staffing and Training |
§ 509.47. Emergency Services |
§ 509.48. Anesthesia |
§ 509.49. Laboratory and Pathology Services |
§ 509.50. Pharmaceutical Services |
§ 509.51. Radiology |
§ 509.52. Respiratory Services |
§ 509.53. Surgical Services within the Scope of the Practice of Emergency Medicine |
§ 509.54. Medical Records |
§ 509.55. Infection Control |
§ 509.56. Sanitary Conditions and Hygienic Practices |
§ 509.57. Sterilization |
§ 509.58. Linen and Laundry Services |
§ 509.59. Waste and Waste Disposal |
§ 509.60. Patient Rights |
§ 509.61. Abuse and Neglect |
§ 509.62. Reporting Requirements |
§ 509.63. Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement |
§ 509.64. Safety and Preparedness |
§ 509.65. Patient Transfer Policy |
§ 509.66. Patient Transfer Agreements |
§ 509.67. Balance Billing |
§ 509.68. Miscellaneous Policies and Protocols |
§ 509.69. Fees and Prices |
SUBCHAPTER D. INSPECTION AND INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES |
§ 509.81. Integrity of Inspections and Investigations |
§ 509.82. Inspections |
§ 509.83. Complaint Investigations |
§ 509.84. Notice |
§ 509.85. Professional Conduct |
§ 509.86. Complaint Against an HHSC Representative |
SUBCHAPTER E. ENFORCEMENT |
§ 509.101. Enforcement |
§ 509.102. Denial of a License |
§ 509.103. Suspension; Revocation |
§ 509.104. Emergency Suspension |
§ 509.105. Probation |
§ 509.106. Injunction |
§ 509.107. Administrative Penalty |
§ 509.108. Payment of Administrative Penalty; Judicial Review |