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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES
SUBCHAPTER C - RECORD KEEPING
SECTION/RULE §747.917 - May I keep electronic records or a combination of paper and electronic records, and what procedures must I have for these records?
Chapter Review Date 05/17/2024

Yes, you may keep electronic records or a combination of paper and electronic records.(1) If you keep a combination of electronic and paper records, you must develop procedures that address what must be in the external paper file and what can be in the electronic file;(2) Children's records must be accessible to all caregivers during their work shift, changes in caregivers, and emergency evacuations; and(3) Records must be available during business hours for review by Licensing upon request.

Source Note: The provisions of this §747.917 adopted to be effective December 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 10266; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909.

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