This is a clone of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) for educational purposes. It is not the official version and should not be used for legal purposes. Site created Wed, 21 May 2025 21:16:46 GMT

Home > Title 26 > Part 1 > Chapter 554 >Subchapter 554.2709.html > Rule 554.2709
TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 554 - NURSING FACILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AND MEDICAID CERTIFICATION
SUBCHAPTER 554.2709.html - null
SECTION/RULE §554.2709 - Incident and Complaint Reporting
Chapter Review Date 03/11/2024

In addition to reporting incidents and complaints, including abuse and neglect, to DADS as required by §19.602 of this chapter (relating to Incidents of Abuse and Neglect Reportable to the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) and Law Enforcement Agencies by Facilities) and §19.2006 of this chapter (relating to Reporting Incidents and Complaints), a nursing facility must report the information by making a telephone report immediately after learning of the incident or complaint:(1) to the service coordinator, if it involves a designated resident; and(2) to the LMHA representative, if it involves a designated resident with MI receiving LMHA specialized services.

Source Note: The provisions of this §554.2709 adopted to be effective July 7, 2015, 40 TexReg 4373; amended to be effective September 10, 2017, 42 TexReg 4468; transferred effective January 15, 2021, as published in the Texas Register December 11, 2020, 45 TexReg 8871.

View Official Rule