Resources for Senior Living Providers
TALA offers a wide array of resources to senior living communities in Texas. We hope that you take the opportunity to utilize the TALA website to view valuable industry information, career opportunities, learn of educational events and stay up to date with new assisted living trends in Texas.
The resources below should be helpful to providers. In addition to the below, TALA also offers a variety of resources to its members including exclusive member access to content and benefits through the member login. To learn more about TALA membership, visit our webpage at https://tala.org/
Texas Health and Human Services
The Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) is the main organization that governs the senior living industry in the state.
Texas HHSC Long Term Care Assisted Living Facilities - Main Page
Texas Unified Licensure Information Program Login (TULIP)
Statues and Rules
Below are some key pieces of the state regulations for Assisted Living communities.
Texas Health and Safety Code, Title 4, Chapter 247: Assisted Living Facilities
Emergency Preparedness
Texas experiences a wide range of extreme weather and it is important to be ready for inclement weather. The state requires a number of steps to be taken by providers.
HHSC LTC Providers Emergency Preparedness Homepage
Letters to Providers with New Emergency Preparedness Rules
PL 22-32: Title: Blackboard Connect Emergency Communication System (texas.gov)
Emergency Preparedness Checklist
What Disasters Might Affect Your Facility or Agency?
Core Function Eight: Resource Management
Texas Administrative Code Title 26, Part 1, Chapter 553, Subchapter E, Rule 553.275.
Incident Reporting
PL 19-23 Types of Incidents Providers Must Report to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Board of Nursing
Rules and Regulations relating to Nurse Education, Licensure, and Practice
Scope of Practice Decision Making Model
Texas Board of Nursing - Frequently Asked Questions - Delegation