Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 711 - INVESTIGATIONS OF INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING SERVICES FROM CERTAIN PROVIDERS
Subchapter C - DUTY TO REPORT
Section 711.201 - What is your duty to report if you are a direct provider or service provider?
Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code ยง 711.201
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) If you know or suspect that any individual receiving services is being or has been abused, neglected, or exploited or meets other criteria specified in § 711.5 of Title 40 (relating to What does APS investigate under this chapter?), you must:
(1) report such knowledge or suspicion to
DFPS immediately, if possible, by calling the DFPS toll-free number at
1-800-647-7418 or using the Internet at
http://www.txabusehotline.org;
(2)
preserve and protect any evidence related to the allegation in accordance with
instructions from DFPS; and
(3)
cooperate with the investigator during the investigation.
(b) For facilities, community centers, local authorities, and HCS waiver program and TxHmL waiver program providers, the report made under subsection (a)(1) of this section must be made no more than one hour after knowledge or suspicion of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an individual receiving services.
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