SECTION 559.92. Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation Reportable to DADS by Facilities

(a) Any facility staff who has reasonable cause to believe that a client is in a state of abuse, neglect, or exploitation must report the abuse, neglect, or exploitation to DADS state office at 1-800-458-9858 and must follow the facility's internal policies regarding abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

(b) The following information must be reported to DADS:

(1) name, age, and address of the client;

(2) name and address of the person responsible for the care of the client, if available;

(3) nature and extent of the elderly or disabled person's condition;

(4) basis of the reporter's knowledge; and

(5) any other relevant information.

(c) The facility must investigate the alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation and send a written report of the investigation to DADS state office no later than the fifth day after the oral report and be available for inspection by DADS.

Source Note: The provisions of this §559.92 adopted to be effective May 1, 1999, 24 TexReg 3100; amended to be effective April 1, 2007, 32 TexReg 1749; transferred effective January 15, 2021, as published in the Texas Register December 18, 2020, 45 TexReg 9249