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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 E - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE
SECTION/RULE §553.271 - Postings
Chapter Review Date 02/02/2023

An assisted living facility must prominently and conspicuously post for display in a public area of the facility that is readily available to residents, employees, and visitors:(1) the license issued under this chapter;(2) a sign prescribed by HHSC that specifies complaint procedures established under these rules and specifies how complaints may be filed with HHSC;(3) a notice in the form prescribed by HHSC stating that inspection and related reports are available at the facility for public inspection and providing HHSC toll-free telephone number that may be used to obtain information concerning the facility;(4) a copy of the most recent inspection report relating to the facility;(5) Residents' Bill of Rights;(6) Providers' Bill of Rights;(7) the telephone number of the managing local ombudsman and the toll-free number of the Ombudsman Program, 1-800-252-2412;(8) the facility's normal 24-hour staffing patterns; and(9) a sign stating: "Cases of Suspected Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation must be reported to HHSC by calling 1-800-458-9858."

Source Note: The provisions of this §553.271 adopted to be effective August 31, 2021, 46 TexReg 5017.

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