Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 350 - EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION SERVICES
Subchapter C - STAFF QUALIFICATIONS
Section 350.303 - Definitions

Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code § 350.303

Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

(1) Criminal background check --Review of fingerprint-based criminal history record information.

(2) Dual relationships --When the person providing ECI services engages in activities with the family that go beyond his or her professional boundaries.

(3) EIS active status--Refers to the current standing of an EIS who has maintained a current credential by fulfilling all necessary initial credentialing and renewal requirements by their respective due dates. An EIS is considered active upon completion of the current orientation to HHSC ECI and remains on active status by completing initial credentialing requirements and continuing education requirements as defined in § 350.313 of this subchapter (relating to Early Intervention Specialist).

(4) EIS inactive status--Refers to the current standing of an EIS who is not employed or subcontracting with an ECI program or does not hold a current active credential.

(A) An EIS is considered on long-term inactive status when they are on inactive status for 48 months or more since the date the EIS credential was removed from their record or the date their employment was terminated.

(B) An EIS is considered on short-term inactive status when they are on inactive status for less than 48 months since the date the EIS credential was removed from their record or the date their employment was terminated.

(5) EIS past due status--Refers to the current standing of an EIS whose credential has lapsed.

(A) An EIS is considered on past due status when:
(i) the EIS fails to complete initial credentialing or renewal activities by the designated due date; or

(ii) the EIS transfers from another ECI program and fails to complete the orientation to HHSC ECI within 30 days after their hire date, unless the EIS has documentation that they have completed the current orientation module.

(B) An EIS is considered on long-term past due status when they are on past due status for 48 months or more since their credential lapsed.

(C) An EIS is considered on short-term past due status when they are on past due status for less than 48 months since their credential lapsed.

(6) EIS Registry--A system used by HHSC ECI to maintain current required EIS information submitted by ECI programs.

(7) IPDP--Individualized Professional Development Plan. The training and technical assistance plan developed when a staff person begins employment at an ECI program.

(8) Professional boundaries --Financial, physical, and emotional limits to the relationship between the ECI professional providing ECI services and the family.

(9) Service coordinator active status--Refers to the current standing of a service coordinator who is employed by or subcontracting with an ECI program and is current with continuing education requirements specified by HHSC ECI.

(10) Service coordinator inactive status--Refers to the current standing of a service coordinator who is not employed by or subcontracting with an ECI program or is not current with continuing education requirements specified by HHSC ECI.

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