CONVALESCENT AND NURSING FACILITIES AND RELATED INSTITUTIONS
Tex. HEALTH & SAFETY Code ch. 242
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section242.001.. SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND IMPLEMENTATION.section242.002.. DEFINITIONS.section242.003.. EXEMPTIONS.section242.005.. PERFORMANCE REPORTS.section242.006.. DIRECTORY OF LICENSED INSTITUTIONS.section242.007.. CONSULTATION AND COOPERATION.section242.008.. EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL.section242.009.. FEDERAL FUNDS.section242.010.. CHANGE OF ADMINISTRATORS.section242.011.. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS PROHIBITED.section242.013.. PAPERWORK REDUCTION RULES.section242.014.. PROHIBITION OF REMUNERATION.section242.015.. LICENSED ADMINISTRATOR.section242.016.. FEES AND PENALTIES.section242.017.. ADMISSIBILITY OF CERTAIN EVIDENCE IN CIVIL ACTIONS.section242.019.. GUARDIANSHIP ORDERS.section242.020.. CIVIL LIABILITY RELATED TO MISAPPROPRIATION OF RESIDENT'S FUNDS.section242.0021.. CONTROLLING PERSON.section242.031.. LICENSE REQUIRED.section242.032.. LICENSE OR RENEWAL APPLICATION.section242.033.. ISSUANCE AND RENEWAL OF LICENSE.section242.034.. LICENSE FEES.section242.035.. LICENSING CATEGORIES.section242.036.. GRADING.section242.037.. RULES; MINIMUM STANDARDS.section242.038.. REASONABLE TIME TO COMPLY.section242.039.. FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.section242.040.. CERTIFICATION OF INSTITUTIONS THAT CARE FOR PERSONS WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS.section242.041.. FALSE COMMUNICATION CONCERNING CERTIFICATION; CRIMINAL PENALTY.section242.042.. POSTING.section242.043.. INSPECTIONS.section242.044.. UNANNOUNCED INSPECTIONS.section242.045.. DISCLOSURE OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTIONS; CRIMINAL PENALTY.section242.046.. OPEN HEARING.section242.047.. ACCREDITATION REVIEW TO SATISFY INSPECTION OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.section242.048.. LICENSING SURVEYS.section242.049.. QUALITY IMPROVEMENT.section242.051.. NOTIFICATION OF AWARD OF EXEMPLARY DAMAGES.section242.052.. DRUG TESTING OF EMPLOYEES.section242.061.. DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE.section242.062.. EMERGENCY SUSPENSION OR CLOSING ORDER.section242.063.. INJUNCTION.section242.064.. LICENSE REQUIREMENT; CRIMINAL PENALTY.section242.065.. CIVIL PENALTY.section242.066.. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.section242.067.. REPORT RECOMMENDING ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.section242.068.. HEARINGS ON ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES.section242.069.. NOTICE AND PAYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY; INTEREST; REFUND.section242.070.. APPLICATION OF OTHER LAW.section242.071.. AMELIORATION OF VIOLATION.section242.072.. OTHER REMEDIES.section242.073.. LEGAL ACTION BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.section242.074.. NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE IN FINANCIAL CONDITION.section242.075.. PROHIBITED RETALIATION.section242.091.. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.section242.092.. DEFINITION.section242.093.. APPOINTMENT BY AGREEMENT.section242.094.. INVOLUNTARY APPOINTMENT.section242.095.. FEE; RELEASE OF FUNDS.section242.096.. NURSING AND CONVALESCENT HOME TRUST FUND AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUNDS.section242.097.. ADDITIONAL LICENSE FEE--NURSING AND CONVALESCENT HOMES.section242.098.. REIMBURSEMENT.section242.099.. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.section242.100.. NOTIFICATION OF CLOSING.section242.101.. CRIMINAL PENALTY.section242.102.. INELIGIBILITY FOR LICENSE.section242.151.. PHYSICIAN SERVICES.section242.152.. PHYSICIAN SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS YOUNGER THAN 18 YEARS OF AGE.section242.153.. DIRECTOR OF NURSING SERVICES.section242.154.. NURSING SERVICES.section242.155.. PEDIATRIC NURSING SERVICES.section242.156.. REQUIRED MEDICAL EXAMINATION.section242.157.. DENTAL EXAMINATION.section242.158.. IDENTIFICATION OF CERTAIN NURSING FACILITY RESIDENTS REQUIRING MENTAL HEALTH OR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY SERVICES.section242.159.. AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS.section242.181.. DEFINITIONS.section242.182.. RESPITE CARE.section242.183.. PLAN OF CARE.section242.184.. NOTIFICATION.section242.185.. INSPECTIONS.section242.186.. SUSPENSION.section242.201.. SCOPE OF SUBCHAPTER.section242.202.. DISCLOSURE REQUIRED.section242.203.. VIOLATION.section242.204.. RULES.section242.221.. AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR MEDICAID PATIENT CARE AND REIMBURSEMENT.section242.222.. DATA USED BY SYSTEM.section242.223.. FREQUENCY OF DATA SUBMISSION.section242.224.. ELECTRONIC CLAIMS FOR REIMBURSEMENT.section242.225.. DATE OF REIMBURSEMENT.section242.226.. RULES.section242.251.. SCOPE OF SUBCHAPTER.section242.252.. ELECTION OF ARBITRATION.section242.253.. ARBITRATION PROCEDURES.section242.254.. ARBITRATOR; QUALIFICATIONS.section242.255.. ARBITRATOR; SELECTION.section242.256.. DUTIES OF ARBITRATOR.section242.257.. SCHEDULING OF ARBITRATION.section242.258.. EXCHANGE AND FILING OF INFORMATION.section242.259.. ATTENDANCE REQUIRED.section242.260.. TESTIMONY; RECORD.section242.261.. EVIDENCE.section242.262.. CLOSING STATEMENTS; BRIEFS.section242.263.. EX PARTE CONTACTS PROHIBITED.section242.264.. ORDER.section242.265.. EFFECT OF ORDER.section242.266.. CLERICAL ERROR.section242.267.. COURT VACATING ORDER.section242.268.. NO ARBITRATION IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ORDER OR CLOSING ORDER.section242.269.. ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN ARBITRATION ORDERS.section242.301.. DEFINITIONS.section242.302.. TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING FACILITY ADMINISTRATORS.section242.303.. MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS.section242.304.. GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL.section242.305.. BOARD OFFICERS; MEETINGS; QUORUM; EXPENSES.section242.306.. APPLICATION OF OPEN MEETINGS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT.section242.307.. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD.section242.308.. ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS.section242.309.. FEES; FUNDS.section242.310.. PRACTICING WITHOUT A LICENSE.section242.311.. LICENSE APPLICATION; QUALIFICATIONS.section242.312.. EXAMINATION.section242.313.. LICENSES; TEMPORARY LICENSE; INACTIVE STATUS.section242.314.. PROVISIONAL LICENSE.section242.315.. LICENSE RENEWAL.section242.316.. MANDATORY CONTINUING EDUCATION.section242.317.. COMPLAINT RECEIPT, INVESTIGATION, AND DISPOSITION.section242.318.. SANCTIONS.section242.319.. WRITTEN REPRIMAND AND CONTINUING EDUCATION AS SANCTIONS.section242.320.. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY AS SANCTION.section242.321.. NOTICE AND HEARING.section242.322.. INFORMAL PROCEEDINGS.section242.323.. MONITORING OF LICENSE HOLDER.section242.324.. CIVIL PENALTY.section242.325.. ASSISTANCE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL.section242.326.. OFFENSE.section242.327.. PROTECTION FOR REFUSAL TO ENGAGE IN CERTAIN CONDUCT.section242.0333.. NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE TO OWNERSHIP INTEREST APPLICATION INFORMATION.section242.0335.. EXPEDITED ISSUANCE OF CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP LICENSE TO CERTAIN CURRENT LICENSE HOLDERS.section242.0336.. TEMPORARY CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP LICENSE.section242.0371.. NOTICE OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT POLICIES.section242.0373.. RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION.section242.0385.. EARLY COMPLIANCE REVIEW.section242.0395.. REGISTRATION WITH TEXAS INFORMATION AND REFERRAL NETWORK.section242.401.. QUALITY OF LIFE.section242.402.. QUALITY OF CARE.section242.403.. STANDARDS FOR QUALITY OF LIFE AND QUALITY OF CARE.section242.404.. POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND PRACTICES FOR QUALITY OF CARE AND QUALITY OF LIFE.section242.0405.. NOTICE OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS CERTIFICATION.section242.0441.. FOLLOW-UP INSPECTIONS.section242.0442.. COMMISSION EVALUATION OF REGULATORY CAPACITY.section242.0445.. REPORTING OF VIOLATIONS.section242.501.. RESIDENT'S RIGHTS.section242.502.. RIGHTS CUMULATIVE.section242.503.. DUTIES OF INSTITUTION.section242.504.. INFORMATION ABOUT RESIDENT'S RIGHTS AND VIOLATIONS.section242.505.. PRESCRIPTION OF PSYCHOACTIVE MEDICATION.section242.551.. COMPLAINT REQUESTING INSPECTION.section242.552.. DISCLOSURE OF SUBSTANCE OF COMPLAINT.section242.553.. CONFIDENTIALITY.section242.554.. PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF COMPLAINT; INSPECTION.section242.601.. MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION.section242.602.. PHARMACIST SERVICES.section242.603.. STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF MEDICATIONS.section242.604.. REPORTS OF MEDICATION ERRORS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS.section242.605.. MEDICATION REFERENCE SOURCES.section242.606.. PERMITS TO ADMINISTER MEDICATION.section242.607.. EXEMPTIONS FOR NURSING STUDENTS AND MEDICATION AIDE TRAINEES.section242.608.. RULES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION.section242.609.. TRAINING PROGRAMS TO ADMINISTER MEDICATION.section242.610.. ISSUANCE AND RENEWAL OF PERMIT TO ADMINISTER MEDICATION.section242.611.. FEES FOR ISSUANCE AND RENEWAL OF PERMIT TO ADMINISTER MEDICATION.section242.612.. VIOLATION OF PERMITS TO ADMINISTER MEDICATION.section242.613.. EMERGENCY SUSPENSION OF PERMITS TO ADMINISTER MEDICATION.section242.614.. ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION; CRIMINAL PENALTY.section242.0615.. EXCLUSION.section242.0661.. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY FOR CONFISCATION OR MISAPPROPRIATION OF FEDERAL PAYMENTS.section242.0663.. VIOLATION OF LAW RELATING TO ADVANCE DIRECTIVES.section242.0665.. RIGHT TO CORRECT.section242.0695.. USE OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.section242.841.. DEFINITIONS.section242.842.. CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LIABILITY.section242.843.. COVERT USE OF ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE; LIABILITY OF DEPARTMENT OR INSTITUTION.section242.844.. REQUIRED FORM ON ADMISSION.section242.845.. AUTHORIZED ELECTRONIC MONITORING: WHO MAY REQUEST.section242.846.. AUTHORIZED ELECTRONIC MONITORING: FORM OF REQUEST; CONSENT OF OTHER RESIDENTS IN ROOM.section242.847.. AUTHORIZED ELECTRONIC MONITORING: GENERAL PROVISIONS.section242.848.. REPORTING ABUSE AND NEGLECT.section242.849.. USE OF TAPE OR RECORDING BY AGENCY OR COURT.section242.850.. NOTICE AT ENTRANCE TO INSTITUTION.section242.851.. ENFORCEMENT.section242.852.. CRIMINAL OFFENSE.section242.901.. DEFINITION.section242.902.. FAMILY COUNCIL.section242.903.. DUTIES OF INSTITUTION.section242.904.. MEETINGS.section242.905.. VISITING.section242.906.. ADMINISTRATION; RULES.section242.0945.. QUALIFICATIONS OF TRUSTEES.section242.0946.. NEPOTISM PROHIBITION.section242.951.. DEFINITION.section242.952.. APPLICABILITY.section242.953.. SERVICES PROVIDED BY CERTAIN VOCATIONAL NURSING STUDENTS.section242.0965.. ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY TRUST FUND AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUNDS.section242.0975.. ADDITIONAL LICENSE FEE--ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES.section242.3061.. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.section242.3115.. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.section242.6101.. RESULTS OF EXAMINATION FOR ISSUANCE OF PERMIT.section242.6111.. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.