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TITLE 26HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 748MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS
SUBCHAPTER CORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION
DIVISION 1REQUIRED PLANS AND POLICIES, INCLUDING DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS
RULE §748.115What are the requirements for my discipline policies for children in care?

The discipline policies you develop for children in care must be consistent with Subchapter M of this chapter (relating to Discipline and Punishment). The discipline policies you develop must also:

  (1) Guide caregivers and employees in the methods used for the discipline of children;

  (2) Integrate trauma informed care into the care, treatment, and management of each child;

   (3) Include measures for positive responses to appropriate behavior;

  (4) Include the importance of nurturing behavior, stimulation, and promptly meeting the child's needs; and

   (5) Include a statement that discipline of any type is not allowable for infants.
Source Note: The provisions of this §748.115 adopted to be effective January 1, 2017, 41 TexReg 10393; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909

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