When a limited services rural hospital provides skilled nursing facility services, the services shall be provided in a unit that is in a distinct part, according to Code of Federal Regulations Title 42 §485.546 (Relating to Skilled Nursing Facility Distinct Part Unit), that is separately licensed as a nursing facility under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 242 (relating to Convalescent and Nursing Facilities and Related Institutions), certified by the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services, and comply with the requirements of participation for long-term care facilities specified in the Code of Federal Regulations Title 42 Part 483, Subpart B (relating to Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities).
Source Note: The provisions of this §511.69 adopted to be effective October 5, 2023, 48 TexReg 5668