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 21:16:44 GMT

TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 8 - PEER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR IMPAIRED PROFESSIONALS
SUBCHAPTER 8.113.html - null
SECTION/RULE §8.113 - Program Description
Chapter Review Date 06/13/2024

(a) A peer assistance program must have a written description of the program that includes:(1) target population;(2) the plan for ensuring services are available throughout the state;(3) how the following areas are to be addressed:(A) identification of and intervention with impaired professionals and, if served, impaired students;(B) assistance with accessing treatment;(C) monitoring and support of participants;(D) intervention in crises, including relapses; and(E) support during the reentry by participants to professional practice or academic role;(4) the plan for program evaluation; and(5) the methods used to promote and encourage use of the program.(b) A peer assistance program must operate according to the program description required by subsection (a) of this section.

Source Note: The provisions of this §8.113 adopted to be effective January 27, 2020, 45 TexReg 579.

View Official Rule