SECTION 749.1371. What must I document in the child's record at the time of a discharge or transfer?

At the time of a discharge or transfer, you must document the following:

(1) The date and circumstances of the discharge or transfer;

(2) Date and time the child was informed of his discharge or transfer, if applicable;

(3) For discharge, the name, address, telephone number and relationship of the person to whom you discharge the child, unless the child legally consents to a discharge. If the child legally consents to a discharge and does not want to involve the child's parent(s), you must document this in the child's record;

(4) The child's service plans while in your care for the past 12 months;

(5) A list of medications the child is taking, the dosage, frequency, and reason the medication was prescribed;

(6) Any treatment for a physical condition that is in progress and requires continuing or follow-up medical care; and

(7) For emergency discharge or transfer, the explanation given to the child regarding the reason for the discharge or transfer and the child's reaction to the discharge or transfer.

Source Note: The provisions of this §749.1371 adopted to be effective September 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 7522; amended to be effective January 1, 2017, 41 TexReg 9944; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909