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 553.273 - Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation Reportable to HHSC by Facilities
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) An assisted living facility staff who has cause to believe that the physical or mental health or welfare of a resident has been or may be adversely affected by abuse, neglect, or exploitation or that the resident has died due to abuse or neglect, must report the abuse, neglect, or exploitation to:
(b) An assisted living facility must follow its internal policies regarding the prevention, detection, and reporting of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
(c) The following information must be reported to HHSC:
(d) An assisted living facility must immediately make an oral report to HHSC of the alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation and must investigate the allegation and send a written report of the investigation to HHSC state office no later than the fifth calendar day after the oral report.
(e) An assisted living facility may not retaliate against a person for filing a complaint, presenting a grievance, or providing in good faith information relating to personal care services provided by the facility.
(f) An assisted living facility must require facility staff, as a condition of employment with the facility, to sign a statement indicating that the employee may be criminally liable for the failure to report abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
