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NF COVID-19 Vaccine Data Reporting Rule Revised Effective July 9, 2021

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Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Long-term Care Regulation has published a revised COVID-19 Vaccine Data Reporting Rule (PDF). It became effective July 9, 2021, and includes Emergency Communication System Enrollment for nursing facilities (NFs).

The rule requires NFs:

  • Report COVID-19 vaccine data within 24 hours.
  • Enroll in an emergency communication system.

HHSC will inform NFs when they can begin enrollment.