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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) In this section, “private space” means a place in a center in which a resident or client has a reasonable expectation of privacy, including:
(1) a bedroom;
(2) a bathroom;
(3) a place in which a resident or client receives medical or nursing services;
(4) a place in which a resident or client meets privately with visitors; or
(5) a place in which a resident or client privately makes phone calls.
(b) The department shall install and operate video surveillance equipment in a center for the purpose of detecting and preventing the exploitation or abuse of residents and clients.
(c) Except as provided by Subchapter E, 1 the department may not install or operate video surveillance equipment in a private space or in a location in which video surveillance equipment can capture images within a private space.
(d) The department shall ensure that the use of video surveillance equipment under this section complies with federal requirements for ICF-IID certification.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 555.025. Video Surveillance - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/health-and-safety-code/health-safety-sect-555-025/
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