Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 259 - COMMUNITY LIVING ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES (CLASS) PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY FIRST CHOICE (CFC) SERVICES
Subchapter H - ADDITIONAL DSA REQUIREMENTS
Section 259.369 - DSA: Reporting Allegations of Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation of an Individual

Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code § 259.369

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

If a DSA, service provider, staff person, volunteer, or controlling person knows or suspects that an individual is being or has been abused, neglected, or exploited, the DSA must report or ensure that the person with knowledge or suspicion reports the allegation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation to DFPS immediately, but not later than 24 hours after having knowledge or suspicion, by:

(1) calling the DFPS Abuse Hotline toll-free telephone number, 1-800-252-5400; or

(2) using the DFPS Abuse Hotline website.

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