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House Bill 1558 |
House Author: Davis, John |
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Effective: 1-1-06 |
Senate Sponsor: Janek |
House Bill 1558 amends the Health and Safety Code to require the Department of Disability and Aging Services to accept the accreditation survey of an assisted living facility by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities or the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations in lieu of certain required surveys and inspections. The bill further requires the department to coordinate its licensing activities with each of the accreditation commissions.