| (a) Reportable conduct as defined in Texas Human Resources
Code, §48.401, includes:
(1) abuse or neglect that causes or may cause death
or harm to an alleged victim or client;
(2) sexual abuse of an alleged victim or client;
(3) financial exploitation of an alleged victim or
client in an amount of $25 or more; and
(4) emotional, verbal, or psychological abuse that
causes harm to an alleged victim or client.
(b) For purposes of subsection (a) of this section,
the terms abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, and financial exploitation
have the meanings provided in Subchapter A of this chapter (relating
to Definitions).
(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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