Brownwood News – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Wednesday announced $3.6 million in funding for nursing facilities to purchase tablets, webcams, and headphones to connect residents with their loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Texas is encouraging nursing facility providers to submit applications to HHSC to receive up to $3,000 in federal funding per facility for purchasing communication technology devices.
Any Texas nursing facility can apply for this funding. Purchased devices must be cleaned and disinfected between every use by a resident.
CMS has established guidelines for facilities on proper use and requirements: https://hhs.texas.gov/doing-business-hhs/provider-portals/long-term-care-providers/nursing-facilities/civil-money-penalty-funds-nf-projects
