Texas Levels of Maternal Care Program FAQs
What is Texas Levels of Maternal Care designation?
In compliance with the Texas statute, each hospital in Texas must have designation through the Office of EMS/Trauma Systems, Office of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to receive Medicaid reimbursement for obstetrical care. Levels II through IV must have a hospital site survey prior to applying for designation. Level I facilities do not need a site survey and will provide an attestation of its capabilities.
Why should I consider being surveyed by Joint Commission?
Joint Commission has a long history of developing quality and patient safety standards globally with a well-respected cadre of surveyors. With nearly 75 years of experience, Joint Commission collaborates with more than 23,000 healthcare organizations and programs across 70+ countries.
How will Joint Commission collaborate with Texas hospitals, physicians, and organizations?
Joint Commission recognizes the critical importance of implementing a program that is specific to Texas, and developed this program with the involvement of key organizations in the state.
We will assess your hospital’s compliance with the Texas Hospital Level of Care Designations for Maternal Care. We believe that this is a two-way collaboration, and will encourage you to share your ideas and insights on ways to improve maternal outcomes and make an impact on the quality of care for Texas mothers.
Is there any obligation to implement the recommendations?
There is no obligation. We realize that each hospital must consider many factors when deciding whether to implement some, none, or all of the recommendations.
What are the fees for Joint Commission site survey?
The fees vary according to the level for which the facility is applying. Please contact TXLoMC@jointcommission.org for more information.
What should I expect if I apply for a survey from Joint Commission?
After completing and submitting the online application, the point of contact, as designated in the application, will receive an email response confirming receipt of the application. Joint Commission staff will follow up to discuss the site visit process, agreements, forms, scheduling, and address any questions the facility staff may have.
Please email us at TXLoMC@jointcommission.org if you have additional questions.