How many unannounced visits will Texas Health and Human Services make to a facility during each licensing period?

• A. One
• B. Three
• C. Two
• D. Four

Answer: (C)

Unannounced inspections are used to verify ongoing compliance under real operating conditions. For each licensing period, the agency conducts two unannounced visits to a facility. This frequency helps capture how the facility operates on a typical day, not just when a surprise visit might occur. One visit would give only a partial view of ongoing performance, while three or four would exceed the standard pace for a licensing cycle. So, two visits best fit the usual licensing period.