| (a) Each resident shall receive a health assessment
within 30 days after admission into the facility.
(b) The health assessment shall be conducted by:
(1) an appropriately supervised licensed vocational
nurse, a registered nurse, a nurse practitioner, a physician assistant,
or a physician; or
(2) a qualified and properly trained person who is
operating under delegation from a physician in accordance with Texas
Occupations Code §157.001, including a medical assistant, emergency
medical technician, or paramedic.
(c) The results of the health assessment shall be communicated
to appropriate staff.
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