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 S - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS THAT PROVIDE EMERGENCY CARE SERVICES
Division 3 - RESPITE CHILD-CARE SERVICES
Section 748.4265 - What information regarding a child must I receive prior to providing respite child-care services to that child?

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

To ensure continuity of care, you must obtain the following information:

(1) Specific needs of a child, including:

(A) All psychological, psychiatric, or medical treatment currently being provided;

(B) Medication regimen and medication instructions;

(C) Authorization for medical treatment;

(D) Safety plans, including any special supervision precautions;

(E) Sleeping information;

(F) Discipline instructions;

(G) Any expectations that the current caregiver may have of the operation; and

(H) Any other needs of a child that should be addressed by the operation;

(2) Non-routine events taking place in the life of the child, including any scheduled appointments such as family and sibling visits;

(3) Emergency contact information, including the:

(A) Child's physician(s);

(B) Child's parent; and

(C) Telephone number of the agency or operation that placed the child; and

(4) The child's history that may affect the operation's ability to provide care for the child, including:

(A) Background of abuse and/or neglect;

(B) Physical aggression or sexual behavior problems;

(C) Fire setting;

(D) Maiming or killing animals;

(E) Suicidal ideations and attempts; and

(F) Run-away behaviors.

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