Section 307.169 - Written Policies and Procedures An OCR provider must develop and implement written policies and procedures that outline processes for:
(1) maintaining a list of each staff member providing OCR services, including the staff members': (A) position and credentials;(B) reporting structure; and(2) maintaining staff member training records;(3) describing an individual's eligibility and ineligibility criteria for OCR services;(4) screening an individual's appropriateness for OCR services;(5) admitting an individual within the OCR program provider's catchment area;(6) developing a treatment plan and discharge plan;(7) delivering all required components of competency restoration services;(8) admitting an individual: (A) who is referred by another LMHA, LBHA, or LIDDA that is outside of the OCR program's catchment area but is within close physical proximity to the OCR program;(B) who is without an OCR program in the individual's service area; and(C) where OCR services are potentially appropriate;(9) documenting the types of services provided in the OCR program other than competency restoration services in accordance with § 307.161 of this subchapter (relating to General Service Requirements);(10) regularly monitoring, evaluating, and documenting the individual's progress towards attainment of competency to stand trial and likeliness to restore to competency in the foreseeable future in accordance with § 307.163 of this subchapter (relating to Assessment, Reassessment, Court Reporting, and Extension);(11) notifying the court:(A) that the initial restoration period will expire and when it will expire;(B) if the individual has attained competency to stand trial or is not likely to attain competency in the foreseeable future;(C) of a request for an extension of continued restoration services as specified in the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Articles 46B.079(d) and 46B.080; and(D) the individual's readiness to return to court;(12) complying with reporting procedures specified in Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 46B.079;(13) preparing for an individual's planned or unplanned discharge from the OCR program and ensuring continuity of care in accordance with § 307.165 of this subchapter (relating to Discharge Requirements), as appropriate; and(14) educating an individual about the individual's rights and participation in the OCR program.26 Tex. Admin. Code § 307.169
Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 46, Number 06, February 5, 2021, TexReg 0918, eff. 2/9/2021; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 48, Number 05, February 3, 2023, TexReg 0519, eff. 2/9/2023