Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 553 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
Subchapter E - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE
Section 553.255 - All Staff Policy for Residents with Alzheimer's Disease or a Related Disorder

Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code § 553.255

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

(a) A facility must adopt, implement, and enforce a written policy that:

(1) requires a facility employee who provides direct care to a resident with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder to successfully complete training in the provision of care to residents with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders; and

(2) ensures the care and services provided by a facility employee to a resident with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder meet the specific identified needs of the resident relating to the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder.

(b) The training required for facility employees under subsection (a)(1) of this section may be satisfied by completing the training required under §553.254 of this subchapter (relating to Training Requirements for Staff Providing Personal Care Services to a Resident With Alzheimer's Disease or a Related Disorder in a Facility that is Not an Alzheimer's Certified Facility) or § 553.303 of this chapter (relating to Staff Training) but must include information about:

(1) symptoms of dementia;

(2) stages of Alzheimer's disease;

(3) person-centered behavioral interventions; and

(4) communication with a resident with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder.

Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. Texas may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.