Section 559.71 - Accident, Injury, or Acute Illness(a) A facility must stock and maintain in a single location first aid supplies to treat burns, cuts, and poisoning.(b) In the event of accident or injury to a client requiring emergency medical, dental, or nursing care, or in the event of death of a client, a facility must: (1) arrange for emergency care or transfer of the client to an appropriate place for treatment, including: (A) a physician's or practitioner's office;(2) immediately notify the client's physician and responsible party or agency who admitted the client to the facility; and(3) describe and document the accident, injury, or illness on a separate report. The report must contain a statement of final disposition and be maintained on file as required by §559.75 of this subchapter (relating to Client Records).26 Tex. Admin. Code § 559.71
Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 49, Number 27, July 5, 2024, TexReg 4914, eff. 7/10/2024