Section 559.93 - Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation Reportable to HHSC by Facilities(a) Any facility staff who has reasonable cause to believe that a client is experiencing abuse, neglect, or exploitation must report the abuse, neglect, or exploitation to HHSC's state office at 1-800-458-9858 immediately and must follow the facility's internal policies regarding abuse, neglect, or exploitation.(b) The following information must be reported to HHSC:(1) name, age, and address of the client;(2) name and address of the person responsible for the care of the client, if available;(3) nature and extent of the elderly or disabled person's condition;(4) basis of the reporter's knowledge; and(5) any other relevant information.(c) The facility must investigate the alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation and submit a written report of the investigation electronically via the online portal to HHSC no later than the fifth day after the oral report and be available for inspection by HHSC.26 Tex. Admin. Code § 559.93
The provisions of this §98.93 adopted to be effective May 1, 1999, 24 TexReg 3100; amended to be effective April 1, 2007, 32 TexReg 1749; Transeferred from Title 40 Part 1 Chapter 98 Subchapters A-G by Texas Register, Volume 45, Number 51, December 18, 2020, TexReg 9249, eff. 1/15/2021; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 49, Number 27, July 5, 2024, TexReg 4915, eff. 7/10/2024