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 417.513 - Contractors

Universal Citation: 25 TX Admin Code ยง 417.513

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024

The head of the facility is responsible for requiring that all of the facility's contractors comply with this subchapter with the exception of § 417.512 of this title (relating to Classifications and Disciplinary Actions) and § 417.514 of this title (relating to TDMHMR Administrative Responsibilities). The head of the facility shall ensure that each contractor is provided a copy of TDPRS's rules governing investigations in TDMHMR facilities and related programs, 40 TAC Chapter 711. Each contract shall describe the procedural responsibilities of the facility and the contractor regarding at least the following:

(1) the reporting of allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation;

(2) the safety and protection of persons served involved in allegations;

(3) the facilitation of proper investigations/peer reviews and the preservation of the integrity of investigations/peer reviews;

(4) the notification of appropriate licensing authorities and other individuals regarding issues relating to allegations;

(5) taking proper disciplinary action or other appropriate action; and

(6) staff training in identifying, reporting, and preventing abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

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