Sec. 252.036. MINIMUM STANDARDS. (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.
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