SECTION 343.407. Health Screening and Assessment

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(a) Each resident shall receive a health assessment within 30 days after admission into the facility.
(b) The health assessment shall be conducted by:
(1) an appropriately supervised licensed vocational nurse, a registered nurse, a nurse practitioner, a physician assistant, or a physician; or
(2) a qualified and properly trained person who is operating under delegation from a physician in accordance with Texas Occupations Code §157.001, including a medical assistant, emergency medical technician, or paramedic.
(c) The results of the health assessment shall be communicated to appropriate staff.

Source Note: The provisions of this §343.407 adopted to be effective January 1, 2015, 39 TexReg 9243

                    
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