Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 261 - INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY OR RELATED CONDITIONS (ICF/IID) PROGRAM-CONTRACTING
Subchapter J - SURROGATE DECISION-MAKING
Section 261.292 - Review and Consultation Prior to Hearing
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) Before a surrogate consent committee hearing, the chairperson of the committee must review the documentation described in § 261.291(c) of this chapter (relating to Notice of Hearing and Documents Provided to Surrogate Consent Committee) and determine if additional information is needed to assist the committee in making a treatment decision.
(b) If the chairperson determines that additional information is needed, the chairperson must request the information from DADS.
(c) Before the hearing, a volunteer on the surrogate consent committee may interview and observe the individual for whom the treatment decision is sought and consult with a person who may be able to provide information to assist the committee in making the treatment decision, including information about the personal opinions, beliefs, and values of the individual.
