Texas Administrative Code
Title 25 - HEALTH SERVICES
Part 1 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
Chapter 417 - AGENCY AND FACILITY RESPONSIBILITIES
Subchapter K - ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION IN TDMHMR FACILITIES
Section 417.501 - Purpose
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
The purpose of this subchapter is to prescribe procedures:
(1) for effective reporting of allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation;
(2) for ensuring the safety and protection of persons served involved in allegations;
(3) for facilitating Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services investigations of allegations;
(4) for facilitating peer review of allegations involving clinical practice;
(5) for notifying appropriate licensing authorities and other individuals regarding issues relating to an allegation;
(6) for contesting the Adult Protective Services (APS) review of a finding of an investigation;
(7) for ensuring proper disciplinary action is taken; and
(8) for training staff in identifying, reporting, and preventing abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
