Section 541.004 - [Repealed Effective 4/1/2025] Selection of Grant Recipients(a) The commission with any necessary assistance of pediatric tele-specialty providers may select an eligible nonurban health care facility to receive a grant under this chapter.(b) To be eligible for a grant under this chapter, a nonurban health care facility must have: (1) a quality assurance program that measures the compliance of the facility's health care providers with the facility's medical protocols;(2) on staff at least one full-time equivalent physician who has training and experience in pediatrics and one person who is responsible for ongoing nursery and neonatal support and care;(3) a designated neonatal intensive care unit or an emergency department;(4) a commitment to obtaining neonatal or pediatric education from a tertiary facility to expand the facility's depth and breadth of telemedicine medical service capabilities; and(5) the capability of maintaining records and producing reports that measure the effectiveness of a grant received by the facility under this chapter.Tex. Gov't. Code § 541.004
Repealed by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 769,Sec. 3.01, eff. 4/1/2025.Added by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 148,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2017.