| (a) Reportable conduct is defined in §48.401,
Human Resources Code, as:
(1) abuse or neglect that causes or may cause death
or harm to an individual receiving agency services;
(2) sexual abuse of an individual receiving agency
services;
(3) financial exploitation of an individual receiving
agency services in an amount of $25 or more; and
(4) emotional, verbal, or psychological abuse that
causes harm to an individual receiving agency services.
(b) For purposes of subsection (a) of this section,
the terms abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, and financial exploitation
have the meanings provided in Title 40, Texas Administrative Code,
Chapter 705, Subchapter A (relating to Definitions) or subchapter
A of this chapter (relating to Introduction) and incorporated by reference
in §711.1404 of this subchapter (relating to How are the terms
physical abuse, sexual abuse, verbal or emotional abuse, neglect,
exploitation, and financial exploitation defined for the purpose of
this subchapter?).
(c) For purposes of subsection (a)(1) of this section
the term harm means:
(1) a significant injury or risk of significant injury,
including a fracture, dislocation of any joint, internal injury, a
contusion larger than 2 and 1/2 inches, concussion, second or third-degree
burn, or any laceration requiring sutures;
(2) an adverse health effect that results or is at
risk of resulting from failure to receive medications in the amounts
or at the times prescribed; or
(3) any other harm or risk of harm that warranted,
or would reasonably be expected to have warranted, medical treatment
or hospitalization.
(d) For purposes of subsection (a)(4) of this section,
the term harm means substantial harm as evidenced by observable signs
of substantial physical or emotional distress or as diagnosed by an
appropriate medical professional.
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