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TITLE 25 - HEALTH SERVICES
PART 1 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
CHAPTER 417 - AGENCY AND FACILITY RESPONSIBILITIES
SUBCHAPTER K - ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION IN TDMHMR FACILITIES
SECTION/RULE §417.501 - Purpose
Chapter Review Date 07/29/2024

The purpose of this subchapter is to prescribe procedures:(1) for effective reporting of allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation;(2) for ensuring the safety and protection of persons served involved in allegations;(3) for facilitating Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services investigations of allegations;(4) for facilitating peer review of allegations involving clinical practice;(5) for notifying appropriate licensing authorities and other individuals regarding issues relating to an allegation;(6) for contesting the Adult Protective Services (APS) review of a finding of an investigation;(7) for ensuring proper disciplinary action is taken; and(8) for training staff in identifying, reporting, and preventing abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Source Note: The provisions of this §417.501 adopted to be effective April 23, 2003, 28 TexReg 3354.

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