Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 554 - NURSING FACILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AND MEDICAID CERTIFICATION
Subchapter H - QUALITY OF LIFE
Section 554.702 - Activities

(a) The facility must provide, based on the comprehensive assessment and care plan and the preferences of each resident, an ongoing program to support a resident in the resident's choice of activities, both facility-sponsored group and individual activities and independent activities, designed to meet the interests of and support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident, encouraging both independence and interaction in the community.

(b) The activities program must be directed by a qualified professional who is a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who:

(c) An activity director must complete eight hours of approved continuing education or equivalent continuing education units each year. Approval bodies include organizations or associations recognized as such by certified therapeutic recreation specialists or certified activity professionals or registered occupational therapists.

(d) The facility must ensure that activities assessment and care planning are completed and reviewed or updated as provided in § 554.801 and § 554.802 of this chapter (relating to Resident Assessment and Comprehensive Person-Centered Care Planning). If indicated by the RAI or the resident's need, an in-depth activities assessment is required.

(e) Toys and recreational equipment for a pediatric resident must be appropriate for the size, age, and developmental level of the resident.