Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 550 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE CENTERS
Subchapter C - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Division 3 - NURSING AND STAFFING REQUIREMENTS
Section 550.417 - Personnel Records

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024

(a) A center must maintain a personnel record for an employee and volunteer. A personnel record may be maintained electronically if it meets the same requirements as a paper record. All information must be kept current. A personnel record must include the following:

(1) a signed job description and qualifications for each position accepted or a signed statement that the person read the job description and qualifications for each position accepted;

(2) an application for employment or volunteer agreement;

(3) a record of the immunizations requirements and evaluation of the tuberculosis results;

(4) verification of references, job experience, and educational requirements as conducted by the center to verify qualifications for each position accepted;

(5) verification of licenses, permits, and certifications before employment and annually;

(6) annual performance evaluations and disciplinary actions;

(7) the signed statement about compliance with center policies required by § 550.415 of this division (relating to Staffing Policies for Staff Orientation, Development, and Training); and

(8) for an employee and volunteer:
(A) a printed copy of the results of the initial and annual searches of the nurse aide registry and employee misconduct registry obtained from the DADS Internet website; and

(B) documentation that the employee, volunteer, or contractor in accordance with § 550.418 of this division (relating to Criminal History Checks, Nurse Aide Registry (NAR) and Employee Misconduct Registry (EMR) Requirements) received written information about the EMR.

(b) A center must keep a complete and accurate personnel record for an employee and volunteer at its licensed location.

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