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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
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Title 4. HEALTH FACILITIES |
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Subtitle B. LICENSING OF HEALTH FACILITIES |
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Chapter 254. FREESTANDING EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES |
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Subchapter D. REGULATION OF FACILITIES |
Sec. 254.152. FACILITIES NOT IN CONTINUOUS OPERATION
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(a) A facility that is not in continuous operation shall display a clearly visible sign that:
(1) indicates whether the facility is open or closed;
(2) provides information regarding the facility's operating hours; and
(3) provides clear instructions directing a patient to an emergency room in a licensed hospital or a freestanding emergency room classified as a facility that is in continuous operation within 10 miles of the facility that is not in continuous operation.
(b) A facility that is not in continuous operation may not advertise, market, or otherwise promote the services provided by the facility using the term "emergency" or any similar term defined by department rule.
(c) Notwithstanding Subsection (b), a facility that is not in continuous operation is not required to comply with Subsection (b) until the earlier of the second anniversary of the date the facility is issued a license under this chapter or September 1, 2012. This subsection expires January 1, 2013.
(d) This section expires August 31, 2013.