Sec. 1351.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Health services" includes: (A) skilled nursing by a registered nurse or a licensed vocational nurse under the supervision of at least one registered nurse and at least one physician; (B) physical, occupational, speech, or respiratory therapy; (C) the services of a home health aide under the supervision of a registered nurse; and (D) the furnishing of medical equipment and supplies other than drugs or medicines. (2) "Home health agency" means a business that: (A) provides home health services; and (B) is licensed by the Texas Department of Human Services under Chapter 142 , Health and Safety Code. (3) "Home health services" means the provision of health services for payment or other consideration in a patient's residence under a plan of care that is: (A) established, approved in writing, and reviewed at least every two months by the attending physician; and (B) certified by the attending physician as necessary for medical purposes.
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