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 F - ADDITIONAL LICENSING STANDARDS FOR CERTIFIED ALZHEIMER'S ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
Section 553.307 - Admission Procedures, Assessment, and Service Plan

(a) Alzheimer's Assisted Living Disclosure Statement form. A facility must use the Alzheimer's Assisted Living Disclosure Statement form and amend the form if changes in the operation of the facility affect the information in the form.

(b) Pre-admission. The facility must establish procedures, such as an application process, interviews, and home visits, to ensure that the placement of prospective residents is appropriate and that their needs can be met.

(c) Assessment. The facility must make a comprehensive assessment of each resident within 14 days after admission and annually. The assessment must include the items listed in § 553.259(b)(1) of this chapter (relating to Admission Policies and Procedures).

(d) Service plan. Facility staff, with input from the family, if available, must develop an individualized service plan for each resident, based upon the resident assessment, within 14 days after admission. The service plan must address the individual needs, preferences, and strengths of the resident. The service plan must be designed to help the resident maintain the highest possible level of physical, cognitive, and social functioning. The service plan must be updated annually and upon a significant change in condition, based on an assessment of the resident.