Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 26. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
PART 1. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION |
CHAPTER 748. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS |
SUBCHAPTER J. CHILD CARE |
DIVISION 1. DENTAL CARE |
§ 748.1501. What general dental requirements must my operation meet? |
§ 748.1503. Who must determine the need and frequency of ongoing maintenance of dental health for a child? |
§ 748.1505. Who must perform dental examinations and provide dental treatment? |
DIVISION 2. MEDICAL CARE |
§ 748.1531. What general medical requirements must my operation meet? |
§ 748.1533. Who determines the need and frequency for ongoing maintenance of medical care and treatment for a child? |
§ 748.1535. Who must perform medical examinations and provide medical treatment for a child? |
§ 748.1539. What immunizations must a child in my care have? |
§ 748.1541. What exemptions or exceptions are there concerning immunization requirements? |
§ 748.1543. What documentation is acceptable for an immunization record? |
§ 748.1545. Must children in my care have a vision and hearing screening? |
§ 748.1547. What must I do if a child in my care is identified as needing a diagnostic vision or hearing examination? |
§ 748.1549. What special equipment must I provide for a child with a physical disability? |
§ 748.1551. How often must the physician review a child with primary medical needs? |
§ 748.1553. How must a caregiver respond when a child is injured or ill and requires immediate treatment by a health-care professional? |
DIVISION 3. COMMUNICABLE DISEASES |
§ 748.1581. What health precautions must I take if someone in my operation has a communicable disease? |
§ 748.1583. Who must have a tuberculosis (TB) examination? |
DIVISION 4. PROTECTIVE DEVICES |
§ 748.1611. What is a protective device? |
§ 748.1613. What does "involuntary self-injurious behavior" mean when used in this division? |
§ 748.1615. May I use protective devices? |
§ 748.1617. Who may use PRN orders with respect to protective devices? |
DIVISION 5. SUPPORTIVE DEVICES |
§ 748.1631. What is a supportive device? |
§ 748.1633. May I use supportive devices? |
§ 748.1635. Who may use PRN orders with respect to supportive devices? |
DIVISION 6. TOBACCO AND E-CIGARETTE USE |
§ 748.1661. What policies must I enforce regarding tobacco products and e-cigarettes? |
DIVISION 7. NUTRITION AND HYDRATION |
§ 748.1691. How often must I feed children in care? |
§ 748.1693. What type of food and water must I provide children? |
§ 748.1695. What are the specific requirements for feeding an infant? |
§ 748.1697. What are the specific requirements for feeding toddlers and older children? |
§ 748.1699. What must I do if a child refuses to or cannot eat a meal or snack that I offer? |
§ 748.1701. What must I do if a child requires a therapeutic or special diet? |
§ 748.1703. What are the requirements for daily menus? |
§ 748.1705. What are the nutrition requirements for a child with primary medical needs? |
§ 748.1707. What are the requirements for tube-feeding formula? |
§ 748.1709. What are the requirements for using a nasogastric tube to feed a child? |
DIVISION 8. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANT CARE |
§ 748.1741. What do certain words mean in this division? |
§ 748.1743. What are the basic care requirements for an infant? |
§ 748.1745. What steps must a caregiver follow when changing a child's diaper? |
§ 748.1747. What must I do to prevent the spread of germs when diapering children? |
§ 748.1749. What furnishings and equipment must I have in my infant care area? |
§ 748.1751. What specific safety requirements must my cribs meet? |
§ 748.1753. Are play yards allowed? |
§ 748.1755. What equipment must have safety straps before I can use it with an infant? |
§ 748.1757. What types of equipment are not allowed for use with infants? |
§ 748.1759. What activities must I provide for infants? |
§ 748.1761. How long may an infant remain in a crib after awakening? |
§ 748.1763. What are the specific sleeping requirements for infants? |
§ 748.1765. May I allow infants to sleep in a restrictive device? |
§ 748.1767. May I swaddle an infant to help the infant sleep? |
DIVISION 9. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TODDLER CARE |
§ 748.1791. What are the basic care requirements for a toddler? |
§ 748.1793. What furnishings and equipment must I provide for toddlers? |
§ 748.1795. What activities must I provide for toddlers? |
DIVISION 10. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PREGNANT AND PARENTING CHILDREN |
§ 748.1821. What information must I provide a pregnant child regarding her pregnancy? |
§ 748.1823. Is the use of emergency behavior intervention of a pregnant child permitted in my operation? |
§ 748.1825. If my policies permit the admission of adolescent parents with their child(ren), who is responsible for the care of the adolescent's child(ren)? |