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TITLE 26HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 303PREADMISSION SCREENING AND RESIDENT REVIEW (PASRR)
SUBCHAPTER AGENERAL PROVISIONS
RULE §303.102Definitions

    (E) the person who develops a permanency plan using the HHSC Permanency Planning Instrument for Children Under 22 Years of Age form and performs other permanency planning activities for a designated resident under 22 years of age, if the designated resident is at least 21 years of age but younger than 22 years of age;

    (F) while the designated resident is in a NF:

      (i) a NF staff person familiar with the designated resident's needs; and

      (ii) an individual providing a specialized service for the designated resident or a representative of a provider agency that is providing specialized services for the designated resident;

    (G) if the designated resident is transitioning to the community:

      (i) a representative from the community program provider, if one has been selected; and

      (ii) a relocation specialist;

    (H) a representative from the LMHA or LBHA, if the designated resident's PE is positive for MI;

    (I) a concerned person whose inclusion is requested by the designated resident or the LAR; and

    (J) at the discretion of the LIDDA, an individual who is directly involved in the delivery of services for people with ID or DD.

  (79) Supported employment--An IHSS that:

    (A) is assistance provided for a designated resident:

      (i) who requires intensive, ongoing support to be self-employed, work from the designated resident's residence, or work in an integrated community setting at which people without disabilities are employed; and

      (ii) to sustain competitive employment in an integrated community setting; and

    (B) consists of:

      (i) making employment adaptations, supervising, and providing training related to the designated resident's assessed needs;

      (ii) transporting the designated resident between the NF and the site where the supported employment services are provided and as necessary to support the designated resident to be self-employed, work from the designated resident's residence, or work in an integrated community setting; and

      (iii) participating in SPT and IDT meetings.

  (80) Surrogate decision maker--An actively involved family member of a resident who has been identified by an IDT in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code §313.004 and who is available and willing to consent to medical treatment on behalf of the resident.

  (81) Terminal illness--A medical prognosis that an individual's life expectancy is six months or less if the illness runs its normal course and that is documented by a physician's certification in the individual's medical record maintained by a NF.

  (82) Therapy services--In accordance with §554.2703(46) of this title, assessment and treatment to help a designated resident learn, keep, or improve skills and functioning of daily living affected by a disabling condition. Therapy services are referred to as habilitative therapy services. Therapy services are limited to:

    (A) physical therapy;

    (B) occupational therapy; and

    (C) speech therapy.

  (83) Transition plan--A plan developed by the SPT or MI quarterly meeting attendees that describes the activities, timetable, responsibilities, services, and essential supports involved in assisting a designated resident or resident with MI to transition from residing in a NF to living in the community.

  (84) Uniform assessment--The HHSC-approved uniform assessment tool for adult mental health services.


Source Note: The provisions of this §303.102 adopted to be effective July 7, 2019, 44 TexReg 3265; amended to be effective September 1, 2021, 46 TexReg 5419; amended to be effective April 15, 2024, 49 TexReg 2287

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