SECTION 748.393. How must I maintain an active child record?

(a) You must keep active child records at the operation where the child is receiving services. This may include electronic records.

(b) On an on-going basis, you must ensure that each child’s record:

(1) Includes the child’s full name and another method of identifying the child, such as a client number;

(2) Includes documentation of known allergies and chronic health conditions on the exterior of the child’s record or in another place where the information is clearly visible to persons with access to the record, including a notation of "no known allergies" when applicable;

(3) Is kept accurate and current;

(4) Is locked and kept in a safe location; and

(5) Is kept confidential as required by law.

Source Note: The provisions of this §748.393 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7377; amended to be effective September 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 7497; amended to be effective January 1, 2017, 41 TexReg 10393; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909