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 M - PHYSICIAN SERVICES
Section 554.1201 - Physician Services
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
A physician must personally approve in writing a recommendation that an individual be admitted to a facility. Each resident must remain under the care of a physician. A physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse must provide orders for the resident's immediate care and needs. The facility must ensure that:
(1) the medical care and other health care of each resident is supervised by an attending physician. Any consultations must be ordered by the attending physician;
(2) another physician supervises the medical care and other health care of a resident when the resident's attending physician is unavailable; and
(3) if a child is admitted to the facility:
