Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 510 - PRIVATE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS AND CRISIS STABILIZATION UNITS
Subchapter C - OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Section 510.42 - Discrimination or Retaliation Standards
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) Posting requirements for reporting a violation of law. In accordance with Health and Safety Code (HSC), § 161.134(j) and § 161.135(h), each facility shall prominently and conspicuously post for display in a public area of the facility that is readily visible to patients, residents, employees, and visitors a statement that employees, staff, and nonemployees are protected from discrimination or retaliation for reporting a violation of law. The statement shall be in English and in a second language appropriate to the demographic makeup of the community served.
(b) Discrimination relating to employee reporting a violation of law. In accordance with HSC, § 161.134(a), a facility may not suspend or terminate the employment of, discipline, or otherwise discriminate against an employee for reporting to the employee's supervisor, an administrator of the hospital, a state regulatory agency, or a law enforcement agency a violation of law, including a violation of the Act or this chapter.
(c) Retaliation relating to nonemployee reporting a violation of law. In accordance with HSC, § 161.135(a), a facility may not retaliate against a person who is not an employee for reporting a violation of law, including a violation of the Act or this chapter.
