The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued a Long-Term Care Regulatory Provider Letter detailing “a new expanded emergency rule” as part of the continued reopening of the State of Texas. The new guidance contains the following updates:

• More flexibility in visitation rules
• Guidance on COVID-19 vaccination status for visitors
• Requirements for essential caregivers visiting the facility
• Requirements for end-of-life visits
• Guidelines for indoor visits and outdoor visits
• Requirements for salon service visits