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 N - EMERGENCY BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION
Division 3 - ORDERS
Section 748.2503 - Must the written order be in a child's record before a caregiver can use an emergency behavior intervention on a child?

Yes, any type of written order that is required, must be in the child's record before a caregiver can use emergency behavior intervention on that child, except for seclusion when it is necessary to prevent the child from endangering himself or others. In this seclusion situation, a licensed psychiatrist, psychologist, or physician must provide a verbal order within one hour after a caregiver initiates the seclusion. The caregiver must document this order, and the professional who provides the verbal order must provide a written version of the order within 72 hours after issuing the order. The written copy must include the time, date, and the professional's signature.