| (a) An intermediate care facility for individuals with
an intellectual disability or related conditions (ICF/IID) visitation
policies and procedures may change during a public health emergency
or disaster. ICF/IID visitation policies and procedures may not be
more restrictive than directives issued by HHSC, DSHS, executive orders,
or local orders.
(b) An ICF/IID must permit a religious counselor to
visit an individual at the request of the individual.
(c) An ICF/IID may prohibit in-person visitation with
a religious counselor during a public health emergency if a federal
law or federal agency requires the facility to prohibit in-person
visitation during that period.
(d) An ICF/IID must permit end-of-life visits and immediately
communicate any changes in an individual's condition that would qualify
the individual for end-of-life visits to the individual's representative.
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