The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have
the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(1) Direct care employee--A facility employee who provides
direct delivery of services to an individual.
(2) Facility--A state hospital or state supported living
center.
(3) Individual--A person who is receiving services
at a facility.
(4) State hospital--A hospital as defined under Texas
Health and Safety Code (HSC) §552.0011 operated by the Texas
Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) primarily to provide inpatient
care and treatment for individuals with mental illness.
(5) State supported living center (SSLC)--An SSLC as
defined by Texas HSC §531.002 and the intermediate care facility
for individuals with intellectual disabilities component of the Rio
Grande State Center operated by HHSC.
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