Sec. 222.022. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:
(1) "Executive commissioner" means the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission.
(2) "Health care facility" has the meaning assigned by Section 104.002, except that the term does not include a chemical dependency treatment facility licensed by the Department of State Health Services under Chapter 464.
(3) "Inspection" includes a survey, inspection, investigation, or other procedure necessary for a state agency to carry out an obligation imposed by federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0566, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle A - Financing, Constructing, Regulating, and Inspecting Health Facilities
Chapter 222 - Health Care Facility Survey, Construction, Inspection, and Regulation
Subchapter B. Limitation on Inspection and Other Regulation of Health Care Facilities
Section 222.023. Limitation on Inspections
Section 222.024. Certification or Accreditation Instead of Inspection
Section 222.026. Complaint Investigations and Enforcement Authority