SECTION 749.1433. How often must the physician review a child's primary medical needs?  


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  • (a) A licensed physician must review a child’s primary medical needs:

    (1) At least every 90 days or on a schedule recommended by the child’s physician; and

    (2) Whenever a medical or related problem occurs.

    (b) The review must address:

    (1) Whether the child can continue to be cared for appropriately in the foster home; and

    (2) Any new or changed orders regarding the items outlined in §749.1135 of this title (relating to What are the additional admission requirements when I admit a child for treatment services?).

    (c) Documentation of each physician review must be filed in the child’s record.

Source Note: The provisions of this §749.1433 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7469; 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