25 Tex. Admin. Code § 135.61 - Integrity of Inspections and Investigations
(a) In order to preserve the integrity of the
Texas Health and Human Services Commission's (HHSC's) inspection and
investigation process, an ambulatory surgical center's (ASC's) staff:
(1) may not record, listen to, or eavesdrop
on any HHSC interview with ASC staff or patients that the ASC staff knows HHSC
intends to keep confidential as evidenced by HHSC taking reasonable measures to
prevent from being overheard; or
(2) may not record, listen to, or eavesdrop
on any HHSC internal discussions outside the presence of ASC staff when HHSC
has requested a private room or office or distanced themselves from ASC staff
unless the ASC first informs HHSC and the ASC obtains HHSC's written approval
before beginning to record or listen to the discussion.
(b) An ASC shall inform HHSC when security
cameras or other existing recording devices in the ASC are in operation during
any internal discussion by or among HHSC staff.
(c) When HHSC by words or actions permits ASC
staff to be present, an interview or conversation for which ASC staff are
present does not constitute a violation of this rule.
(d) This section does not prohibit an
individual from recording an HHSC interview with the individual.
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