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TITLE 1ADMINISTRATION
PART 15TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 379FAMILY VIOLENCE PROGRAM
SUBCHAPTER BSHELTER CENTERS
DIVISION 7SERVICE DELIVERY
RULE §379.708Resident's Orientation

A center must ensure that an orientation is provided to a resident orally and in writing within 24 hours, is documented, and includes but is not limited to:

  (1) explanation of services available;

  (2) cooperative living agreement;

  (3) length of stay;

  (4) termination policy;

  (5) residents' rights;

  (6) nondiscrimination statement;

  (7) grievance procedures;

  (8) safety and security procedures, including medication;

  (9) confidentiality and limits of confidentiality;

  (10) waivers of liability; and

  (11) a wellness check for all family members that addresses their immediate needs.


Source Note: The provisions of this §379.708 adopted to be effective December 23, 2007, 32 TexReg 9328; amended to be effective September 1, 2013, 38 TexReg 4309

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