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 O - FOSTER HOMES: HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, ENVIRONMENT, SPACE AND EQUIPMENT
Division 1 - HEALTH AND SAFETY
Section 749.2907 - What disaster and emergency plans must each foster home have?
Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code § 749.2907
Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025
(a) Each foster home must have written plans and procedures for handling potential disasters and emergencies, such as fire, severe weather emergencies, and transportation emergencies. Each plan must include:
(1) Procedures for relocating
children to a designated safe area or alternate shelter including specific
procedures for evacuating children who are under 24 months of age, who have
limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as
children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairment, or a medical condition
that requires assistance; and
(2)
How you will ensure medications and equipment will be made available to
children with special needs or medical conditions.
(b) Foster parents and caregivers must know the procedures for meeting disasters and emergencies, including evacuation procedures, supervision of the children, and contacting emergency help.
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