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 553.271 - Postings
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
An assisted living facility must prominently and conspicuously post for display in a public area of the facility that is readily available to residents, employees, and visitors:
(1) the license issued under this chapter;
(2) a sign prescribed by HHSC that specifies complaint procedures established under these rules and specifies how complaints may be filed with HHSC;
(3) a notice in the form prescribed by HHSC stating that inspection and related reports are available at the facility for public inspection and providing HHSC toll-free telephone number that may be used to obtain information concerning the facility;
(4) a copy of the most recent inspection report relating to the facility;
(5) Residents' Bill of Rights;
(6) Providers' Bill of Rights;
(7) the telephone number of the managing local ombudsman and the toll-free number of the Ombudsman Program, 1-800-252-2412;
(8) the facility's normal 24-hour staffing patterns;and
(9) a sign stating: "Cases of Suspected Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation must be reported to HHSC by calling 1-800-458-9858."
