SECTION 553.9. General Characteristics of a Resident

This section describes some general characteristics of a resident in a facility. A resident may:

(1) exhibit symptoms of mental or emotional disturbance, but is not considered at risk of imminent harm to self or others;

(2) need assistance with movement;

(3) require assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming;

(4) require assistance with routine skin care, such as application of lotions or treatment of minor cuts and burns;

(5) need reminders to encourage toilet routine and prevent incontinence;

(6) require temporary services by professional personnel;

(7) need assistance with medication, supervision of self-medication, or medication administration;

(8) require encouragement to eat, or monitoring due to social or psychological reasons of temporary illness;

(9) be hearing impaired or speech impaired;

(10) be incontinent without pressure sores;

(11) require an established therapeutic diet;

(12) require self-help devices; and

(13) need assistance with meals, which may include feeding.

Source Note: The provisions of this §553.9 adopted to be effective August 31, 2021, 46 TexReg 5017