SECTION 417.501. Purpose

The purpose of this subchapter is to prescribe procedures:

(1) for effective reporting of allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation;

(2) for ensuring the safety and protection of persons served involved in allegations;

(3) for facilitating Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services investigations of allegations;

(4) for facilitating peer review of allegations involving clinical practice;

(5) for notifying appropriate licensing authorities and other individuals regarding issues relating to an allegation;

(6) for contesting the Adult Protective Services (APS) review of a finding of an investigation;

(7) for ensuring proper disciplinary action is taken; and

(8) for training staff in identifying, reporting, and preventing abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Source Note: The provisions of this §417.501 adopted to be effective April 23, 2003, 28 TexReg 3354