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TITLE 25HEALTH SERVICES
PART 1DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
CHAPTER 417AGENCY AND FACILITY RESPONSIBILITIES
SUBCHAPTER KABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION IN TDMHMR FACILITIES
RULE §417.501Purpose

The purpose of this subchapter is to prescribe procedures:

  (1) for effective reporting of allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation;

  (2) for ensuring the safety and protection of persons served involved in allegations;

  (3) for facilitating Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services investigations of allegations;

  (4) for facilitating peer review of allegations involving clinical practice;

  (5) for notifying appropriate licensing authorities and other individuals regarding issues relating to an allegation;

  (6) for contesting the Adult Protective Services (APS) review of a finding of an investigation;

  (7) for ensuring proper disciplinary action is taken; and

  (8) for training staff in identifying, reporting, and preventing abuse, neglect, and exploitation.


Source Note: The provisions of this §417.501 adopted to be effective April 23, 2003, 28 TexReg 3354

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