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TITLE 26 | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
PART 1 | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION |
CHAPTER 748 | MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS |
SUBCHAPTER N | EMERGENCY BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION |
DIVISION 3 | ORDERS |
RULE §748.2503 | Must the written order be in a child's record before a caregiver can use an emergency behavior intervention on a child? |
Yes, any type of written order that is required, must be in the child's record before a caregiver can use emergency behavior intervention on that child, except for seclusion when it is necessary to prevent the child from endangering himself or others. In this seclusion situation, a licensed psychiatrist, psychologist, or physician must provide a verbal order within one hour after a caregiver initiates the seclusion. The caregiver must document this order, and the professional who provides the verbal order must provide a written version of the order within 72 hours after issuing the order. The written copy must include the time, date, and the professional's signature. |
Source Note: The provisions of this §748.2503 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7377; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909 |