HHSC to expand nursing home visitation

On Sept. 17, Governor Greg Abbot directed the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to expand visitation options for eligible nursing, assisted living, and intermediate care facilities, home and community-based service providers, and inpatient hospice, effective Thursday, Sept. 24. HHSC’s updated emergency rules will allow a designated essential caregiver to pro-vide supportive, hands-on care…