Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: February 21,2024) |
TITLE 26. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
PART 1. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION |
CHAPTER 747. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES |
SUBCHAPTER C. RECORD KEEPING |
DIVISION 4. RECORDS ON CAREGIVERS AND HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS |
SECTION 747.917. May I keep electronic records or a combination of paper and electronic records, and what procedures must I have for these records?
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Yes, you may keep electronic records or a combination of paper and electronic records.
(1) If you keep a combination of electronic and paper records, you must develop procedures that address what must be in the external paper file and what can be in the electronic file; (2) Children's records must be accessible to all caregivers during their work shift, changes in caregivers, and emergency evacuations; and (3) Records must be available during business hours for review by Licensing upon request. Source Note: The provisions of this §747.917 adopted to be effective December 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 10266; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909