Section 247.065 - Providers' Bill of Rights(a) Each assisted living facility shall post a providers' bill of rights in a prominent place in the facility.(b) The providers' bill of rights must provide that a provider of personal care services has the right to:(1) be shown consideration and respect that recognizes the dignity and individuality of the provider and assisted living facility;(2) terminate a resident's contract for just cause after a written 30-day notice;(3) terminate a contract immediately, after notice to the department, if the provider finds that a resident creates a serious or immediate threat to the health, safety, or welfare of other residents of the assisted living facility;(4) present grievances, file complaints, or provide information to state agencies or other persons without threat of reprisal or retaliation;(5) refuse to perform services for the resident or the resident's family other than those contracted for by the resident and the provider;(6) contract with the community to achieve the highest level of independence, autonomy, interaction, and services to residents;(7) access to patient information concerning a client referred to the facility, which must remain confidential as provided by law;(8) refuse a person referred to the facility if the referral is inappropriate;(9) maintain an environment free of weapons and drugs; and(10) be made aware of a resident's problems, including self-abuse, violent behavior, alcoholism, or drug abuse.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 247.065
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 637, art. 2, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1991. Renumbered from Sec. 247.066 and amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 233, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1999.