Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS
Subchapter I - ADMISSION, SERVICE PLANNING, AND DISCHARGE
Division 6 - DISCHARGE AND TRANSFER PLANNING
Section 748.1437 - What must I document in the child's record at the time of a discharge or transfer?

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

At the time of a discharge or transfer, you must document the following:

(1) The date and circumstances of the discharge or transfer;

(2) Date and time the child was informed of his discharge or transfer, if applicable;

(3) For discharge, the name, address, telephone number, and relationship of the person to whom you discharge the child, unless the child legally consents to a discharge. If the child legally consents to a discharge and does not want to involve the child's parent(s), you must document this in the child's record;

(4) The child's service plans while in your care for the past 12 months;

(5) A list of medications the child is taking, the dosage, frequency, and reason the medication was prescribed;

(6) Any treatment for a physical condition that is in progress and requires continuing or follow-up medical care; and

(7) For emergency discharge or transfer, the explanation given to the child regarding the reason for the discharge or transfer and the child's reaction to the discharge or transfer.

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