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TITLE 26HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 745LICENSING
SUBCHAPTER FBACKGROUND CHECKS
DIVISION 7IMMEDIATE THREAT OR DANGER TO THE HEALTH OR SAFETY OF CHILDREN
RULE §745.751What factors does Licensing consider when determining if a person or an operation is an immediate threat to the health or safety of children?

Licensing considers the following factors when determining if a person, including the subject of a background check, or an operation is an immediate threat to the health or safety of children:

  (1) The severity of the deficiency, including abuse or neglect;

  (2) The circumstances surrounding the deficiency, including abuse or neglect;

  (3) The seriousness of any injuries to children;

  (4) The length of time since the deficiency, including abuse or neglect, occurred;

  (5) Whether the deficiency has been repeated;

  (6) The compliance history of the operation;

  (7) The current regulatory status of the operation;

  (8) How quickly corrections to the deficiency can be made;

  (9) If any corrections have already been made;

  (10) The role of the person in the abuse or neglect;

  (11) The current position, role, and responsibilities of the person; and

  (12) The degree and immediacy of the threat or danger.


Source Note: The provisions of this §745.751 adopted to be effective January 13, 2019, 43 TexReg 8142; transferred effective July 15, 2019, as published in the June 14, 2019 issue of the Texas Register, 44 TexReg 2963

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