SECTION 748.124. What suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention policy must I have?

(a) You must adopt either:

(1) The model suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention policy in §748.125 of this division (relating to What is the model suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention policy?); or

(2) Another suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention policy that is approved by the Executive Commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission or designee and:

(A) Addresses suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention;

(B) Is based on current and best evidence-based practices;

(C) Requires all caregivers and employees to receive annual suicide prevention training that includes understanding of safety planning and screening for risk;

(D) Promotes suicide prevention training for non-employees, as appropriate; and

(E) Includes plans and procedures to support children who return to the operation following hospitalization for a mental health condition.

(b) The suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention policy adopted under subsection (a) of this section may be part of a broader mental health crisis plan if the components of the plan include suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.

Source Note: The provisions of this §748.124 adopted to be effective September 19, 2022, 47 TexReg 5484