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 8 - RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, ADVANCE DIRECTIVES, ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION, INVESTIGATIONS, DEATH REPORTING, AND INSPECTION RESULTS
Section 550.902 - Advance Directives
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) A center must adopt and enforce a written policy regarding implementation of advance directives. The policy must be in compliance with the Advance Directives Act, THSC, Chapter 166. The policy must include a clear and precise statement of any procedure the center is unwilling or unable to provide or withhold in accordance with an advance directive.
(b) A center must provide written notice to a minor's parent and the adult minor of the written policy required by subsection (a) of this section. The notice must be provided at the earlier of:
(c) DADS assesses an administrative penalty of $500 against a center that violates this section.
