tx-July242026-125: 26 TAC §559.51 — DAY Activity and Health Services Requirements
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STATUTORY AUTHORITY The amendment is authorized by Texas Government Code §531.0055, which provides that the executive commissioner of HHSC shall adopt rules for the operation and provision of services by the health and human services system and Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 810, which requires HHSC and LTCR providers to use a new interagency search engine to verify employability; and Texas Human Resources Code §103.004, which authorizes the executive commissioner of HHSC to adopt rules for day activity and health services. §559.51. Compliance. (a) For purposes of this section, "reportable conduct" includes: (1) abuse or neglect that causes or may cause death or harm to a client; (2) sexual abuse of a client; (3) financial exploitation of a client in the amount of $25 or more; or (4) emotional, verbal, or psychological abuse that causes harm to a client. (b) A facility must: (1) comply with the requirements for advance directives as outlined under §559.53 of this subchapter (relating to Maintenance of Policies and Procedures); (2) comply with the provisions of Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 250 (relating to Nurse Aide Registry and Criminal History Checks of Employees...
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