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In addition to meeting the requirements under §748.1223 of this title (relating to What are the medical requirements when I admit a child into care?):(1) You must ensure that a child receiving trafficking victim services is screened within 72 hours of admission to determine whether there is an immediate need for any of the following types of medical services:(A) A medical examination by a health-care professional; and(B) Medical tests for pregnancy and the following infectious diseases:(i) Hepatitis B;(ii) Hepatitis C;(iii) HIV;(iv) Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs); and(v) Tuberculosis.(2) Each individual screening is not required if:(A) The child was previously placed in a residential child-care operation regulated by DFPS or a facility operated by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department;(B) There was a previous screening completed within the last 12 months;(C) You have documentation of the outcome of the screening;(D) The child did not run away from the operation or get discharged from the program since the previous screening; and(E) There is no clear indication that the child has been injured, victimized, or re-victimized since the previous screening.(3) If the results of the required screening indicate that there is an immediate need for a medical examination or medical tests, you must obtain the medical examination and/or medical tests within five days.