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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) In this section:
(1) “Communicable disease” has the meaning assigned by Section 81.003.
(2) “Facility” means:
(A) a nursing facility licensed under Chapter 242;
(B) a continuing care facility licensed under Chapter 246; and
(C) an assisted living facility licensed under Chapter 247.
(3) “Resident” means an individual, including a patient, who resides in a facility.
(b) In this chapter, protected health information does not include information that identifies:
(1) the name or location of a facility in which residents have been diagnosed with a communicable disease; or
(2) the number of residents who have been diagnosed with a communicable disease in a facility.
(c) Unless made confidential under other law, the information described by Subsection (b) is not confidential and is subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 181.060. Information Regarding Communicable Diseases in Certain Facilities - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/health-and-safety-code/health-safety-sect-181-060/
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