Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 559 - DAY ACTIVITY AND HEALTH SERVICES REQUIREMENTS
Subchapter D - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE
Section 559.55 - Reporting Incidents of Abuse or Neglect
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
A facility must:
(1) report to HHSC via the online portal, or by speaking with an HHSC agent at 1-800-458-9858, upon learning of alleged abuse or neglect of a client and submit an investigation report to HHSC no later than the fifth working day after the initial report;
(2) maintain incident reports as required by §559.75 of this subchapter (relating to Client Records);
(3) ensure the confidentiality of individual client records and other information related to clients; and
(4) inform the client, or client's responsible party, orally and in writing of the client's rights, responsibilities, and grievance procedures in a language the client, or client's responsible party, understands.
