 |
Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
 |
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
|
Title 4. HEALTH FACILITIES |
|
Subtitle A. FINANCING, CONSTRUCTING, REGULATING, AND INSPECTING HEALTH FACILITIES |
|
Chapter 222. HEALTH CARE FACILITY SURVEY, CONSTRUCTION, INSPECTION, AND REGULATION |
|
Subchapter B. LIMITATION ON INSPECTION AND OTHER REGULATION OF HEALTH CARE FACILITIES |
Sec. 222.025. LIMITATION OF OTHER REGULATION
-
(a) The Texas Department of Human Services, the Texas Department of Health, and the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation each by rule shall execute a memorandum of understanding that establishes procedures to eliminate or reduce duplication of functions in certifying or licensing hospitals, nursing homes, or other facilities under their jurisdiction for payments under the requirements of Chapter 32, Human Resources Code, and federal law and regulations relating to Titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Sections 1395 et seq. and 1396 et seq.). The procedures must provide for use by each agency of information collected by the agencies in making inspections for certification purposes and in investigating complaints regarding matters that would affect the certification of a nursing home or other facility under their jurisdiction.
(b) The Texas Department of Health shall coordinate all licensing or certification procedures conducted by the state agencies covered by this section.