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in the TDCJ training program curriculum and correctional facility
clinical experience. The examination must test an applicant's knowledge
of accurate and safe drug therapy administered to a correctional facility
inmate.
(3) TDCJ administers the examination and determines
the passing grade.
(4) TDCJ must inform HHSC through the online portal,
on the HHSC class roster form, of the final exam results for each
applicant within 15 days after completion of the exam.
(5) An applicant who is unable to attend the applicant's
scheduled examination due to unforeseen circumstances must contact
TDCJ to reschedule.
(6) If an applicant fails the examination, TDCJ notifies
HHSC and the applicant in writing of the failure to pass the examination.
The applicant may take one subsequent examination without having to
re-enroll in the training program described in §557.119 of this
chapter.
(7) An applicant whose application for a permit is
denied under §557.113 of this chapter (relating to Determination
of Eligibility) is ineligible to take the examination.
(i) Determination of eligibility. HHSC determines eligibility
for a corrections medication aide permit applicant according to §557.113
of this chapter and subsections (e) - (h) of this section.
(j) Renewal. A permit must be renewed in accordance
with §557.115 of this chapter (relating to Permit Renewal).
(k) Changes. Medication aides must report changes in
accordance with §557.117 of this chapter (relating to Changes).
(l) Violations, complaints, and disciplinary actions.
(1) Complaints. Any person may file a complaint with
HHSC alleging that a person or program has violated Texas Human Resources
Code §161.083, or this chapter. HHSC handles complaints in the
manner set forth in §557.123 of this chapter (relating to Violations,
Complaints, and Disciplinary Actions).
(2) Investigations of abuse and neglect complaints.
Allegations of abuse and neglect of inmates by corrections medication
aides are investigated by the TDCJ Office of Inspector General. After
an investigation, the TDCJ Office of Inspector General issues a report
to HHSC with findings of abuse or neglect against the corrections
medication aide. After reviewing the report and findings, HHSC determines
whether to initiate a formal proceeding to revoke, suspend, or refuse
to renew a corrections medication aide permit. If HHSC determines
a formal proceeding to revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew a corrections
medication aide permit should be initiated, §557.123(c) and (d)
of this chapter apply. If HHSC determines that no formal proceeding
to revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew a corrections medication aide
permit should be initiated, HHSC dismisses the complaint against the
corrections medication aide and gives written notice of the dismissal
to the corrections medication aide.
(m) Section 557.121 of this chapter (relating to Permitting
of Persons with Criminal Backgrounds) applies to corrections medication
aides under this chapter.
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