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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The executive commissioner may adopt minimum standards relating to:
(1) the construction or remodeling of a facility, including plumbing, heating, lighting, ventilation, and other housing conditions, to ensure the residents' health, safety, comfort, and protection from fire hazard;
(2) sanitary and related conditions in a facility and its surroundings, including water supply, sewage disposal, food handling, and general hygiene in order to ensure the residents' health, safety, and comfort;
(3) equipment essential to the residents' health and welfare;
(4) the reporting and investigation of injuries, incidents, and unusual accidents and the establishment of other policies and procedures necessary to ensure resident safety;
(5) behavior management, including use of seclusion and physical restraints;
(6) policies and procedures for the control of communicable diseases in employees and residents;
(7) the use and administration of medication in conformity with applicable law and rules for pharmacy services;
(8) specialized nutrition support such as delivery of enteral feedings and parenteral nutrients;
(9) requirements for in-service education of each employee who has any contact with residents;
(10) the regulation of the number and qualification of all personnel, including management and professional support personnel, responsible for any part of the care given to residents; and
(11) the quality of life and the provision of active treatment to residents.
(b) The department shall enforce the adopted minimum standards.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 252.036. Minimum Standards - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/health-and-safety-code/health-safety-sect-252-036/
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