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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 509 - FREESTANDING EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
SUBCHAPTER C - OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
SECTION/RULE §509.64 - Safety and Preparedness
Chapter Review Date 10/22/2024

(a) The facility shall follow the requirements in 25 TAC Chapter 131, Subchapter F (relating to Fire Prevention and Safety Requirements).(b) The facility shall submit emergency and disaster information to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) using the HHSC Emergency/Disaster Notification form located on HHSC's website.(c) The facility shall obtain an annual fire safety inspection from the local fire authority in whose jurisdiction the facility is based.

Source Note: The provisions of this §509.64 adopted to be effective December 4, 2023, 48 TexReg 7064.

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