Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 26. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
PART 1. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION |
CHAPTER 749. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES |
SUBCHAPTER O. FOSTER HOMES: HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, ENVIRONMENT, SPACE AND EQUIPMENT |
DIVISION 5. NUTRITION AND FOOD PREPARATION |
SECTION 749.3077. What are the requirements for tube-feeding formula?
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(a) A registered or licensed dietician, physician, or a registered nurse must ensure and document that the caregiver that prepares formula is adequately trained and has demonstrated competency in preparing the formula. (b) Tube-feeding formulas must supply the recommended dietary allowance for each child. (c) Caregivers must prepare and store the formula: (1) According to directions; or (2) As prescribed by a health-care professional. Source Note: The provisions of this §749.3077 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7469; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909