From the Texas Tribune
“Some children who receive private duty nursing, a more continuous type of medical care in their homes, could lose their ability to live at home if an HHSC rule change goes into effect.”
“…A stricter rule from Texas’ human services agency might make their bedtime ritual impossible. Her 16-year-old son could no longer receive nursing — therefore taking away his ability to live at home.”
“…A proposed rule change from the state’s Health and Human Services Commission would not allow an adult “to be away from the home for any period of time” whenever a nurse is providing services, according to documents obtained by The Texas Tribune.”
“…It’s not really clear why,” said Terry Anstee, an attorney for disability advocacy organization Disability Rights Texas. “The rationale from the Health and Human Services Commission keeps changing.”