26 Tex. Admin. Code § 554.1920 - Operating Policies and Procedures
(a)
The facility must have an administrative policy and procedure manual that
outlines the general operating policies and procedures of the facility. The
manual must include policies and procedures related to admission and admission
agreements, resident care services, refunds, transfers and discharges,
termination from Medicaid or Medicare participation in accordance with §
554.2121 of this chapter (relating
to General Provisions), receiving and responding to complaints and
recommendations, and protection of a resident's personal property and civil
rights. A copy of this manual must be made available for review upon request to
each physician, staff member, resident, and resident's next of kin or guardian
and to the public.
(b) The facility
must have written personnel policies and procedures that are explained to
employees during initial orientation and are readily available to them after
that time.
(c) The facility must
ensure that personnel records are correct and contain sufficient information to
support placement in the assigned position (including a resume of training and
experience). When appropriate, a current copy of the person's license or permit
must be in the file.
(d) Upon
request of HHSC, the facility must make available financial records to
demonstrate the facility's compliance with applicable state laws and standards
relating to licensing.
(e) A
facility must develop, implement, and enforce a written policy that:
(1) requires a facility employee who provides
direct care to a resident with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder to
successfully complete training in the provision of care to residents with
Alzheimer's disease and related disorders; and
(2) ensures the care and services provided by
a facility employee to a resident with Alzheimer's disease or a related
disorder meet the specific identified needs of the resident relating to the
diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder.
(f) The training required for facility
employees under subsection (e)(1) of this section must include information
about:
(1) symptoms and treatment of
dementia;
(2) stages of Alzheimer's
disease;
(3) person-centered
behavioral interventions; and
(4)
communication with a resident with Alzheimer's disease or a related
disorder.
(g) A facility
must have a workplace violence prevention committee and develop workplace
violence prevention policies and procedures in accordance with Texas Health and
Safety Code, Chapter 331.
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