SECTION 260.335. Chore Services

(a) A program provider must ensure that chore services are provided only when an individual residing in a setting other than a residential setting described in §260.351 of this division (relating to Residential Services) or another person residing with the individual is not capable of performing or financially providing for those chores. Examples of chore services include such heavy household chores as:

(1) washing floors, windows, and walls;

(2) tacking down loose rugs and tiles; and

(3) moving heavy items of furniture.

(b) If an individual is residing in a rental property other than a residential setting described in §260.351 of this division, the program provider must review the lease agreement and determine whether the landlord is responsible for performing similar services before including chore services on the IPC. If the landlord is responsible for performing similar services, the program provider must not include chore services on the IPC.

(c) A program provider must:

(1) ensure that a person providing chore services:

(A) can read, write, and follow directions; and

(B) can perform household tasks; and

(2) maintain documentation in the personnel record that the service provider of chore services meets the requirements in paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(d) A program provider must not provide chore services to an individual receiving licensed assisted living or licensed home health assisted living.

Source Note: The provisions of this §260.335 adopted to be effective February 26, 2023, 48 TexReg 896