(a) You must adopt either:
(1) The model suicide prevention, intervention, and
postvention policy in §748.125 of this division (relating to
What is the model suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention
policy?); or
(2) Another suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention
policy that is approved by the Executive Commissioner of the Texas
Health and Human Services Commission or designee and:
(A) Addresses suicide prevention, intervention, and
postvention;
(B) Is based on current and best evidence-based practices;
(C) Requires all caregivers and employees to receive
annual suicide prevention training that includes understanding of
safety planning and screening for risk;
(D) Promotes suicide prevention training for non-employees,
as appropriate; and
(E) Includes plans and procedures to support children
who return to the operation following hospitalization for a mental
health condition.
(b) The suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention
policy adopted under subsection (a) of this section may be part of
a broader mental health crisis plan if the components of the plan
include suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.
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