Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 361 - GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES
Subchapter C - CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
Section 361.57 - Policies and Procedures Required of Contractors
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
A contractor must have written policies and procedures that:
(1) identify the management structure of the agency and clearly reveal the decision-making authority and chain of command;
(2) establish qualifications for employees and volunteers that indicate type of position, education required, and any licensure requirements;
(3) describe hiring practices and ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws;
(4) describe what orientation will be provided to employees and volunteers, including what additional training will be provided if volunteers are used;
(5) ensure that allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation are reported to DFPS as mandated by state law;
(6) describe actions to be taken if a ward has a crisis and needs emergency help;
(7) describe the minimum standards for guardianship adopted by rule by the Office of Court Administration when serving as a guardian;
(8) include ethical standards for guardianship and estate matters;
(9) include procedures for compliance with court orders and other local practices based upon the court system in the geographic area;
(10) include a system for receiving complaints, recording the complaints, and taking action; and
(11) include procedures for communication with DADS to include:
