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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 301 - LOCAL AUTHORITY RESPONSIBILITIES
SUBCHAPTER M - ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION IN LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND COMMUNITY CENTERS
SECTION/RULE §301.655 - Definitions
Chapter Review Date 03/27/2024

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:(1) Abuse--For purposes of reporting allegations, the term is defined by the investigatory agency. For purposes of classifying allegations as part of the TDMHMR Client Abuse and Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), the term is defined in CANRS Definitions, which is referenced as Exhibit A of §414.562 of this title (relating to Exhibits).(2) Administrator--The individual in charge of a local authority or community center, or designee.(3) Agent--Any individual not employed by a local authority, community center, or contractor, but working under the auspices of the local authority, community center, or contractor (e.g., student, volunteer).(4) Allegation--A report by an individual suspecting or having knowledge that a person served has been or is in a state of abuse, neglect, or exploitation as defined by the investigatory agency or in CANRS Definitions, which is referenced as Exhibit A in §414.562 of this title.(5) Clinical practice--Relates to the demonstration of professional competence by a licensed professional.(6) Community center--A community mental health center, community mental retardation center, or community mental health and mental retardation center, established under the Texas Health and Safety Code,