SECTION 700.1329. What are DFPS's responsibilities for ensuring appropriate medical care for children in DFPS conservatorship?

(a) DFPS has a duty to ensure that every child in DFPS conservatorship receives appropriate medical care, including appropriate physical, dental, behavioral, vision, and allied health care such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, dietetic and other health-related services. Each child's medical care must include:

(1) emergency medical care whenever needed;

(2) timely examinations and treatments of non-emergency injuries and illness; and

(3) regular preventive care appropriate to the child's age and condition, including immunizations and tuberculin (TB) tests.

(b) Consent for medical care provided to children in DFPS conservatorship must be provided in accordance with Chapter 266, Texas Family Code, and relevant court orders or agreements between DFPS and the person designated to provide consent.

Source Note: The provisions of this §700.1329 adopted to be effective August 1, 2012, 37 TexReg 5632