40 Tex. Admin. Code § 705.1507 - How is reportable conduct defined for the purpose of this subchapter?
(a) Reportable
conduct as defined in Texas Human Resources Code, §
48.401,
includes:
(1) abuse or neglect that causes or
may cause death or harm to an alleged victim or client;
(2) sexual abuse of an alleged victim or
client;
(3) financial exploitation
of an alleged victim or client in an amount of $25 or more; and
(4) emotional, verbal, or psychological abuse
that causes harm to an alleged victim or client.
(b) For purposes of subsection (a) of this
section, the terms abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, and financial exploitation
have the meanings provided in Subchapter A of this chapter (relating to
Definitions).
(c) For purposes of
subsection (a)(1) of this section the term harm means:
(1) a significant injury or risk of
significant injury, including a fracture, dislocation of any joint, internal
injury, a contusion larger than 2 and 1/2 inches, concussion, second or third
degree burn, or any laceration requiring sutures;
(2) an adverse health effect that results or
is at risk of resulting from failure to receive medications in the amounts or
at the times prescribed; or
(3) any
other harm or risk of harm that warranted, or would reasonably be expected to
have warranted, medical treatment or hospitalization.
(d) For purposes of subsection (a)(4) of this
section, the term harm means substantial harm as evidenced by observable signs
of substantial physical or emotional distress or as diagnosed by an appropriate
medical professional.
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