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Commission adopts revised infection-control phrasing for Major Medical rules; IG item on CHOW equity transfer withdrawn
Summary
The Commission accepted option two for rule 0720-47 that retains infection-control language while removing references to Flu and HIV and withdrew an Interpretive Guidance request on CHOW equity transfer (TCA 68-11-206), directing staff to draft rule-language for June.
The Health Facilities Commission voted May 27 to adopt option two for the Major Medical ruleset (0720-47), which preserves infection-control requirements but removes explicit references to Flu and HIV that Gov Ops had flagged for reconsideration.
Representative Scott Faragher (HFC Privacy Officer) was listed as the representative for the rule discussion. Ms. Keller moved to adopt option two; Ms. Bellamy seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. The minutes indicate Gov Ops requested the rule withdrawal so staff could present two alternatives; Commission members chose the option that kept infection-control obligations while avoiding enumerating specific diseases.
Separately, an Interpretive Guidance request relating to Policy 101 and Change of Ownership (CHOW) equity transfer requirements under TCA 68-11-206 was withdrawn. Commissioners discussed clarifying language in Change of Information (CHOI) and CHOW applications; participating attorneys will draft revised language and present a draft in June. Lauren Gaffney asked that the item be presented under formal rulemaking rather than as interpretive guidance.
Why it matters: the change narrows prescriptive disease references in rule language while keeping infection‑control expectations in place, and the CHOW/CHOI clarification process signals forthcoming formal rule drafting to address equity transfer questions tied to TCA 68-11-206.
Next steps: staff will draft rule text and CHOW/CHOI language for consideration at the June Commission meeting; any formal rule changes will follow the rulemaking process.
