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TITLE 26HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 553LICENSING STANDARDS FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
SUBCHAPTER AINTRODUCTION
RULE §553.9General Characteristics of a Resident

This section describes some general characteristics of a resident in a facility. A resident may:

  (1) exhibit symptoms of mental or emotional disturbance, but is not considered at risk of imminent harm to self or others;

  (2) need assistance with movement;

  (3) require assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming;

  (4) require assistance with routine skin care, such as application of lotions or treatment of minor cuts and burns;

  (5) need reminders to encourage toilet routine and prevent incontinence;

  (6) require temporary services by professional personnel;

  (7) need assistance with medication, supervision of self-medication, or medication administration;

  (8) require encouragement to eat, or monitoring due to social or psychological reasons of temporary illness;

  (9) be hearing impaired or speech impaired;

  (10) be incontinent without pressure sores;

  (11) require an established therapeutic diet;

  (12) require self-help devices; and

  (13) need assistance with meals, which may include feeding.


Source Note: The provisions of this §553.9 adopted to be effective August 31, 2021, 46 TexReg 5017

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