Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 749 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES
Subchapter J - FOSTER CARE SERVICES: MEDICAL AND DENTAL
Division 10 - SUPPORTIVE DEVICES
Section 749.1673 - May I use supportive devices?
Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025
(a) You may use supportive devices if a licensed physician orders their use for a specific child. The orders must indicate the circumstances under which the supportive device is permitted.
(b) You may not use a supportive device as a substitute for appropriate nursing care.
(c) You may not use supportive devices that include tying or depriving or limiting the use of a child's hands or feet.
(d) You may not use supportive devices as:
(e) If a device is not specifically for assisting with sleep or safety during sleep, you must remove the device during rest periods.
(f) You must document the use of supportive devices in the child's record, service plan, and service plan reviews. The service planning team must discuss and document in the child's service plan reviews:
