SECTION 46.53. Client Terminations


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  • (a) Client discharge. The facility must convene an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meeting, as described in §46.35 of this chapter (relating to Interdisciplinary Team) before discharging a client, except when the client threatens the health or safety of others or himself. The facility must notify the DHS case manager as described under §46.47 of this chapter (relating to Suspension of Services).

    (b) Assistance with move. The facility must help the client prepare for transfer or discharge.

    (c) Refunds. The facility must refund the following:

    (1) copayment and room and board, as described in §46.37(f) of this chapter (relating to Copayment and Room and Board); and

    (2) trust fund balances, as described in §46.71 of this chapter (relating to Trust Fund Procedures for Client Discharge).

Source Note: The provisions of this §46.53 adopted to be effective September 1, 2003, 28 TexReg 6941