Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 558 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR HOME AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES AGENCIES
Subchapter E - LICENSURE SURVEYS
Division 2 - THE SURVEY PROCESS
Section 558.525 - Survey Procedures

Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code ยง 558.525

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

(a) Before beginning a survey, a surveyor holds an entrance conference, as specified in §558.523 of this division (relating to Personnel Requirements for a Survey), to explain the purpose of the survey and the survey process and provides an opportunity to ask questions.

(b) During a survey, a surveyor:

(1) conducts at least three home visits to determine an agency's compliance with licensing requirements;

(2) reviews any agency records that the surveyor believes are necessary to determine an agency's compliance with licensing requirements; and

(3) evaluates an agency's compliance with each standard.

(c) An agency accredited by an accreditation organization must have the documentation of accreditation available at the time of a survey.

(d) HHSC keeps agency records confidential, except as allowed by Texas Health and Safety Code § 142.009(d).

(e) A surveyor may remove original agency records from an agency only with the consent of the agency, as provided in Texas Health and Safety Code § 142.009(e).

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