A contractor must have written policies and procedures that:
(1) identify the management structure of the agency
and clearly reveal the decision-making authority and chain of command;
(2) establish qualifications for employees and volunteers
that indicate type of position, education required, and any licensure
requirements;
(3) describe hiring practices and ensure compliance
with applicable state and federal laws;
(4) describe what orientation will be provided to employees
and volunteers, including what additional training will be provided
if volunteers are used;
(5) ensure that allegations of abuse, neglect, and
exploitation are reported to DFPS as mandated by state law;
(6) describe actions to be taken if a ward has a crisis
and needs emergency help;
(7) describe the minimum standards for guardianship
adopted by rule by the Office of Court Administration when serving
as a guardian;
(8) include ethical standards for guardianship and
estate matters;
(9) include procedures for compliance with court orders
and other local practices based upon the court system in the geographic
area;
(10) include a system for receiving complaints, recording
the complaints, and taking action; and
(11) include procedures for communication with DADS
to include:
(A) notification of a court hearing involving a DADS
ward;
(B) notification of a ward's death;
(C) notification of a court order closing a guardianship;
(D) notification of an unusual occurrence, such as
a pregnancy or a serious illness; and
(E) monthly reports to be sent to DADS.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §361.57 adopted to be effective September 1, 2006, 31 TexReg 6797; transferred effective March 15, 2022, as published in the February 25, 2022 issue of the Texas Register, 47 TexReg 983 |
