Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 301 - LOCAL AUTHORITY RESPONSIBILITIES
Subchapter A - CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Section 301.23 - Monitoring and Enforcing Community Services Contracts
Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code ยง 301.23
Current through Reg. 49, No. 52; December 27, 2024
(a) Monitoring. The local authority must maintain a contracts management system that ensures each community services contractor performs in accordance with the provisions of the contract. The local authority shall monitor each community services contractor's compliance with the contract and evaluate the contractor's provision of services, including:
(1) competency of the contractor
to provide care;
(2) consumers'
access to services;
(3) safety of
the environment in which services are provided;
(4) continuity of care;
(5) compliance with the performance
expectations (referenced in §
412.57(b)(13)
of this title (relating to Provisions for Community Services
Contracts));
(6) satisfaction of
consumers and family members with services provided; and
(7) utilization of resources.
(b) Enforcing. The local authority shall enforce each community services contract. The local authority shall develop policies and procedures regarding contract enforcement that address the use of at least the following enforcement actions:
(1) training;
(2) technical assistance for
contractors;
(3) a plan of
correction; and
(4) sanctions,
which may include:
(A) withholding or
recouping funds;
(B) imposing
financial penalties;
(C) requiring
service delivery at no additional cost to the local authority;
(D) suspending participation in the provider
network;
(E) contract amendment;
and
(F) contract
termination.
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