Section 556.7 - Review and Reapproval of a Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP)(a) A NATCEP must apply to have its approval renewed every two years. HHSC sends a notice of renewal through the online portal to a NATCEP at least 60 days before the expiration date of an approval.(b) A NATCEP must submit a NATCEP application through the online portal at least 30 days before the expiration date of an approval. If a NATCEP does not file an application to renew an approval at least 30 days before the expiration of the approval, the approval expires.(c) HHSC uses the results of an on-site or off-site visit to determine NATCEP compliance with the Act and this chapter and to decide whether to renew the approval of a NATCEP.(d) HHSC may conduct an on-site or off-site review of a NATCEP at any reasonable time.(e) HHSC provides written notification through the online portal to a NATCEP of deficiencies found during an on-site or off-site review. (1) If a NATCEP receives a notification of deficiencies from HHSC, the NATCEP must submit a written response to HHSC through the online portal, which must include a plan of correction (POC) to correct all deficiencies.(2) HHSC may direct a NATCEP to comply with the requirements of the Act and this chapter.(3) HHSC may not renew the approval of a NATCEP that does not meet the requirements of the Act and this chapter by failing to provide an adequate POC.(f) A NATCEP approved by HHSC may provide in-service education to a nurse aide that is necessary to have the certificate of registration and associated listing on the NAR renewed.(g) A NATCEP must receive approval or an exemption under Texas Education Code Chapter 132 (relating to Career Schools and Colleges).26 Tex. Admin. Code § 556.7
Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 43, Number 38, September 21, 2018, TexReg 6326, eff. 9/24/2018; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 47, Number 38, September 23, 2022, TexReg 6201, eff. 9/27/2022; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 49, Number 37, September 13, 2024, TexReg 7343, eff. 9/18/2024