Texas Administrative Code
Title 25 - HEALTH SERVICES
Part 1 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
Chapter 405 - PATIENT CARE-MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Subchapter K - DEATHS OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED BY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS
Section 405.266 - Community Centers: Actions Taken upon the Death of an Individual Served
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) Each community center shall develop separate clinical peer review and administrative review procedures consistent with this subchapter to be implemented at the time that a determination has been made to conduct a death review.
(b) When appropriate, the community center CEO or designee shall notify the deceased's personal representative (primary or emergency correspondent(s)) of the death; provide an explanation of the relevant facts related to the death; and inform them of their right to examine the deceased's medical information relevant to the death, death certificate, and autopsy findings, if any. A physician shall request consent to conduct an autopsy when appropriate.
(c) Immediately after determination of the need to conduct an administrative death review, the community center CEO shall be responsible for ensuring that the completed HHSC reporting form is submitted to HHSC.
