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 559.71 - Accident, Injury, or Acute Illness
Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code ยง 559.71
Current through Reg. 49, No. 52; December 27, 2024
(a) A facility must stock and maintain in a single location first aid supplies to treat burns, cuts, and poisoning.
(b) In the event of accident or injury to a client requiring emergency medical, dental, or nursing care, or in the event of death of a client, a facility must:
(1)
arrange for emergency care or transfer of the client to an appropriate place
for treatment, including:
(A) a physician's
or practitioner's office;
(B) a
clinic; or
(C) a
hospital;
(2)
immediately notify the client's physician and responsible party or agency who
admitted the client to the facility; and
(3) describe and document the accident,
injury, or illness on a separate report. The report must contain a statement of
final disposition and be maintained on file as required by §559.75 of this
subchapter (relating to Client Records).
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