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Revision 26-2; Effective Sept. 1, 2026
| Section | Title | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1000 | Contact Information and Purpose | Updates title to Program Contact Information and Purpose of Manual. |
| 1100 | Contact Information | Updates title to Program Contact Information. |
| 1200 | Purpose of the Manual | Updates language. |
| 2000 | Program Authorization and Services | Updates title to Program Authorization, Services and Definitions. |
| 2100 | Program Authorization and Services | Updates language. |
| 2200 | Definitions | Updates language. Adds definitions for AEST, Applicant and Service Member. Removes Diagnosis and Treatment, Provider and Recertification. |
| 3000 | Administrative Policy | Updates language. |
| 3100 | Accessibility | Updates language. Updates instructions for Maintaining Clinic Information on 2-1-1. |
| 3110 | Client Access | Updates language. |
| 3200 | Abuse and Neglect Reporting | Updates language. |
| 3210 | Child Abuse Reporting, Compliance and Monitoring | Updates title to Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting, Compliance and Monitoring. Updates language. Updates mandatory reporting timeframe from 48 hours to 24 hours. |
| 3220 | Human Trafficking | Updates language and links. Removes use of screening tool. |
| 3230 | Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence | Updates language and links. |
| 3300 | Confidentiality | Updates language and links. |
| 3310 | Minors and Confidentiality | Updates language. |
| 3320 | Civil Rights | Updates language. Adds Grant Terms and Conditions. Adds Limited English Proficiency – LEP requirements. |
| 3330 | Required Signage | Updates links. |
| 3340 | Termination of Services | Updates language. |
| 3350 | Resolution of Complaints | Updates language. |
| 3360 | Research (Human Subject Clearance) | Updates title to Research, Human Subject Clearance. Updates language. |
| 3400 | Client Records Management | Updates language and links. |
| 3500 | Personnel Policy and Procedures | Updates title to Personnel Policies and Procedures. Updates language. |
| 3600 | Facilities and Equipment | Updates language. |
| 3610 | Hazardous Materials | Updates title to Hazardous Materials and Waste. Updates language. |
| 3620 | Fire Safety | Updates language. |
| 3630 | Medical Equipment | Updates language. |
| 3640 | Radiology Equipment and Standards | Updates language and links. |
| 3645 | Laboratory Standards | Updates language. |
| 3650 | Smoking Ban | Updates title to Smoking and Vaping Ban. |
| 3700 | Emergency Responsiveness | Updates language. Combines Medical Emergencies and Dental Emergencies. |
| 3710 | Clinical Emergencies | Changes title to Emergency Preparedness. Updates language. |
| 3800 | Quality Management | Updates language. |
| 3810 | QM Committee | New section added. Updates language. |
| 3820 | Comprehensive Quality Work Plan | New section added. |
| 3830 | Quality Assurance Activities | New section added. |
| 3840 | Subrecipient Quality and Compliance | New section added. |
| 4000 | Eligibility and Fees | Updates language. |
| 4100 | Eligibility and Assessment of Co-pay and Fees | Updates language. |
| 4200 | Client Eligibility Screening Process | Updates language. Removes Residency as self-declared. |
| 4300 | Procedures and Terminology When Determining PHC Eligibility | Updates language and links. |
| 5000 | Clinical Guidelines | Updates language. |
| 5100 | General Consent | Updates language. |
| 5110 | Consent for Dental Procedures | Updates language. |
| 5120 | Consent for Sterilization Procedures | Updates language. |
| 5130 | Texas Medical Disclosure Panel Consent | Updates language and links. |
| 5140 | Consent for Services Provided to Minors | Updates language. |
| 5150 | Consent for HIV Tests | Updates language and links. |
| 5200 | Clinical Policy | Updates language and links. Removes Physician Services, Physician Assistant (PA) Services and Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Services from Diagnosis and Treatment. |
| 5300 | Prescriptive Authority Agreements, Clinical Protocols, Standing Delegation Orders and Client Education | Updates title to Prescriptive Authority Agreements, Protocols, Standing Orders and Client Education. Updates language. Changes SDOs to SOs. |
| 5310 | Prescriptive Authority Agreements | Updates languages and links. |
| 5320 | Protocols | Updates language and links. |
| 5330 | Standing Delegation Orders | Updates title to Standing Orders. Updates language and links. |
| 5340 | Client Education | Removes section. |
| 6000 | Reimbursement, Data Collection and Reporting | Updates language. Adds text from 6100. Updates Monthly Service Reports instructions. Removes use of outdated Form 225. |
| 6100 | Reimbursement, Data Collection, and Reports | Removes section. |
Forms
The following forms were revised in the Primary Health Care Program Policy Manual:
| Form No. | Title | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Form 3029 | Application for Program Benefits | Updates form. Updates Service Members section. |