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 E - INSPECTIONS, SURVEYS, AND VISITS
Section 559.83 - Determinations and Actions Pursuant to Inspections
Current through Reg. 49, No. 52; December 27, 2024
(a) HHSC determines if a facility meets the licensing rules, including both physical plant and facility operation requirements.
(b) Violations of regulations are listed on forms designed for the purpose of the inspection.
(c) At the conclusion of an inspection or survey, any violations are discussed in an exit conference with the facility's management. HHSC leaves s written list of violations with the facility at the time of the exit conference.
(d) If additional violations are cited after the initial exit conference, the violations are communicated to the facility within 10 working days after the initial exit conference.
(e) HHSC provides a clear and concise written summary in nontechnical language of each licensure inspection, inspection of care, and complaint investigation. The summary outlines significant violations noted at the time of the inspection or survey but does not include names of clients, staff, or any other information that would identify individual clients or other prohibited information under general rules of public disclosure. The summary is provided to the facility at the time the report of contact or similar document is provided.
(f) Upon receipt of the final statement of violations, the facility has 10 working days to submit an acceptable plan of correction to the HHSC Regulatory Services Regional Office director. An acceptable plan of correction must address:
(g) If the facility disagrees with a survey finding regarding a violation of regulations, the facility is entitled to an informal dispute resolution (IDR) for the violation.