Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 88 - STATE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM
Subchapter D - REQUIREMENTS OF A LOCAL OMBUDSMAN ENTITY
Section 88.303 - Individual Conflicts of Interest Regarding a Local Ombudsman Entity
Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code ยง 88.303
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) A local ombudsman entity must ensure that HHSC form "Individual Conflict of Interest Screening of a Representative of the Office" is completed by:
(1) an applicant for
a volunteer ombudsman position before performing functions of the Ombudsman
Program; and
(2) a certified
ombudsman, other than a managing local ombudsman:
(A) at least once a year; and
(B) if the local ombudsman entity identifies
an individual conflict of interest involving the certified ombudsman.
(b) A local ombudsman entity must require a representative of the Office to immediately notify the local ombudsman entity of an individual conflict of interest regarding a representative of the Office.
(c) If a local ombudsman entity identifies an individual conflict of interest:
(1) regarding a representative of the Office
other than the managing local ombudsman, within 30 days after identifying the
conflict, the local ombudsman entity must:
(A) complete HHSC form "Conflict of Interest
Identification, Removal, and Remedy," including a recommended action to remove
or remedy the conflict of interest, if possible; and
(B) submit the completed form to the Office;
and
(2) regarding the
managing local ombudsman, the local ombudsman entity must immediately notify
the host agency so the host agency can comply with § 88.403(c) of this
chapter (relating to Conflicts of Interest Regarding a Host
Agency).
(d) If the Office receives a completed form as described in subsection (c)(1) of this section, the State Ombudsman reviews the form and:
(1) approves, modifies, or rejects the
recommended action to remove or remedy the conflict of interest; or
(2) if it is not possible to remove or remedy
the conflict of interest, refuses or terminates certification of the person
with the individual conflict of interest.
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