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 T - ADMINISTRATION
Section 554.1920 - Operating Policies and Procedures

Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code ยง 554.1920

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024

(a) The facility must have an administrative policy and procedure manual that outlines the general operating policies and procedures of the facility. The manual must include policies and procedures related to admission and admission agreements, resident care services, refunds, transfers and discharges, termination from Medicaid or Medicare participation in accordance with § 554.2121 of this chapter (relating to General Provisions), receiving and responding to complaints and recommendations, and protection of a resident's personal property and civil rights. A copy of this manual must be made available for review upon request to each physician, staff member, resident, and resident's next of kin or guardian and to the public.

(b) The facility must have written personnel policies and procedures that are explained to employees during initial orientation and are readily available to them after that time.

(c) The facility must ensure that personnel records are correct and contain sufficient information to support placement in the assigned position (including a resume of training and experience). When appropriate, a current copy of the person's license or permit must be in the file.

(d) Upon request of HHSC, the facility must make available financial records to demonstrate the facility's compliance with applicable state laws and standards relating to licensing.

(e) A facility must develop, implement, and enforce a written policy that:

(1) requires a facility employee who provides direct care to a resident with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder to successfully complete training in the provision of care to residents with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders; and

(2) ensures the care and services provided by a facility employee to a resident with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder meet the specific identified needs of the resident relating to the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder.

(f) The training required for facility employees under subsection (e)(1) of this section must include information about:

(1) symptoms and treatment of dementia;

(2) stages of Alzheimer's disease;

(3) person-centered behavioral interventions; and

(4) communication with a resident with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder.

(g) A facility must have a workplace violence prevention committee and develop workplace violence prevention policies and procedures in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 331.

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