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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 553 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
SUBCHAPTER A - INTRODUCTION
SECTION/RULE §553.9 - General Characteristics of a Resident
Chapter Review Date 02/02/2023

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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