Section 553.9 - General Characteristics of a ResidentThis section describes some general characteristics of a resident in a facility. A resident may:
(1) exhibit symptoms of mental or emotional disturbance, but is not considered at risk of imminent harm to self or others;(2) need assistance with movement;(3) require assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming;(4) require assistance with routine skin care, such as application of lotions or treatment of minor cuts and burns;(5) need reminders to encourage toilet routine and prevent incontinence;(6) require temporary services by professional personnel;(7) need assistance with medication, supervision of self-medication, or medication administration;(8) require encouragement to eat, or monitoring due to social or psychological reasons of temporary illness;(9) be hearing impaired or speech impaired;(10) be incontinent without pressure sores;(11) require an established therapeutic diet;(12) require self-help devices; and(13) need assistance with meals, which may include feeding.26 Tex. Admin. Code § 553.9
Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 46, Number 33, August 13, 2021, TexReg 5022, eff. 8/31/2021