SECTION 749.607. What general responsibilities do all employees and caregivers have?

Regardless of whether the employee or caregiver is counted in the child/caregiver ratio, each employee or caregiver must:

(1) In the absence of a more specific rule requirement, demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, and self-control in the presence of children and when performing assigned responsibilities;

(2) Report suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation to the Child Abuse Hotline and to the designated administrator or supervisor; and

(3) Know and comply with rules of this chapter, Chapter 42 of the Human Resources Code, Chapter 745 of this title (relating to Licensing), and any other laws which are relevant to the person's duties.

Source Note: The provisions of this §749.607 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7469; amended to be effective September 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 7522; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909