Blog Post
Long-Term Care Facilities to Follow Texas HHSC Guidance Regarding Visitations Following Gov. Abbott's Executive Order
Area Agency on Aging • March 5, 2021
On Tuesday, March 2, Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order (EO) related to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Texas. The EO covered capacity limitations for businesses and the mask mandate that has been in effect since July 2, 2020.
Gov. Abbott's EO rescinded the mask mandate and allows businesses to operate at 100% capacity as of Wednesday, March 10.
Based on the information provided, long-term care facilities are encouraged to follow guidance from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) regarding visitations.
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We can't wait to host hundreds of area nursing facility administrators, practitioners, caregivers, and others who work with seniors at our 33rd annual REACH Conference (Regional Education on Aging, Caregiving, and Healthcare) next month! The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) hosts the annual conference to provide educational workshops, plenary sessions, and networking opportunities. This year's conference will be held at Maude Cobb in Longview on October 2-3 and is ideal for professionals or caregivers serving older adults and persons with disabilities.
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The Area Agency on Aging of East Texas
is designated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to coordinate services for persons in East Texas who are 60 or older, with particular attention to low-income minority older individuals, older individuals with limited-English proficiency, and older individuals residing in rural areas.
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