Texas Home Care & Home Health Policy & Procedures

These are documentation templates, not HHSC approval or a compliance guarantee. Review and adapt the selected package to your agency’s services, current 26 TAC Chapter 558 requirements, and applicable federal or accreditation requirements. Purchase does not guarantee licensure or a survey outcome.

PAS covers personal assistance with daily living and related non-medical services. Home health includes skilled nursing, therapy, and other health services. Texas distinguishes Licensed Home Health Services from Licensed and Certified Home Health Services; Medicare certification is not required for every home health license category. Match policies to the category authorized on your HCSSA license.

HCSSA licensure generally applies to agencies providing home health, hospice, or personal assistance services, subject to statutory exemptions. Confirm your services, license category, and any exemption with Texas HHSC before operating. Written policies support preparation but do not replace the licensing process.

Check the current quality assessment and performance improvement requirements in 26 TAC Chapter 558 for your service category and any applicable federal requirements. Review the selected product’s inclusion list for QAPI materials; templates do not replace implementation or ongoing quality monitoring.

Agencies must apply the criminal-history and registry-check requirements relevant to the role and service category. Confirm current HHSC requirements, including applicable Employee Misconduct Registry and Nurse Aide Registry checks; do not assume identical fingerprinting requirements for every employee.

Timing depends on the application type, completeness, and HHSC review. Check current HHSC guidance for your application; purchasing templates does not accelerate or guarantee license approval.

Where customization is included in your selected option, submit your agency details through the provided intake instructions. Review the completed documents and adapt them to your actual services, staffing, and operations before implementation.

Formats and initial downloads vary by product and option. Review the selected product’s file and delivery details before checkout; customized documents may be delivered separately after intake.

Contact SquareBiz Docs before ordering to confirm the support included with your selected package. Your agency remains responsible for implementation, staff training, and current regulatory requirements.

Compare PAS for personal assistance services, Home Health for skilled services, Hospice for hospice operations, and the Total Healthcare Package for multi-service needs. Confirm each product’s coverage and options against your actual license category before checkout.