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TITLE 26HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 559DAY ACTIVITY AND HEALTH SERVICES REQUIREMENTS
SUBCHAPTER DSTANDARDS FOR LICENSURE
RULE §559.71Accident, Injury, or Acute Illness

(a) A facility must stock and maintain in a single location first aid supplies to treat burns, cuts, and poisoning.

(b) In the event of accident or injury to a client requiring emergency medical, dental, or nursing care, or in the event of death of a client, a facility must:

  (1) arrange for emergency care or transfer of the client to an appropriate place for treatment, including:

    (A) a physician's or practitioner's office;

    (B) a clinic; or

    (C) a hospital;

  (2) immediately notify the client's physician and responsible party or agency who admitted the client to the facility; and

  (3) describe and document the accident, injury, or illness on a separate report. The report must contain a statement of final disposition and be maintained on file as required by §559.75 of this subchapter (relating to Client Records).


Source Note: The provisions of this §559.71 adopted to be effective July 10, 2024, 49 TexReg 4909

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