Section 252.036 - Minimum Standards(a) The executive commissioner may adopt minimum standards relating to: (1) the construction or remodeling of a facility, including plumbing, heating, lighting, ventilation, and other housing conditions, to ensure the residents' health, safety, comfort, and protection from fire hazard;(2) sanitary and related conditions in a facility and its surroundings, including water supply, sewage disposal, food handling, and general hygiene in order to ensure the residents' health, safety, and comfort;(3) equipment essential to the residents' health and welfare;(4) the reporting and investigation of injuries, incidents, and unusual accidents and the establishment of other policies and procedures necessary to ensure resident safety;(5) behavior management, including use of seclusion and physical restraints;(6) policies and procedures for the control of communicable diseases in employees and residents;(7) the use and administration of medication in conformity with applicable law and rules for pharmacy services;(8) specialized nutrition support such as delivery of enteral feedings and parenteral nutrients;(9) requirements for in-service education of each employee who has any contact with residents;(10) the regulation of the number and qualification of all personnel, including management and professional support personnel, responsible for any part of the care given to residents; and(11) the quality of life and the provision of active treatment to residents.(b) The department shall enforce the adopted minimum standards.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 252.036
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.0780, eff. 4/2/2015.Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 693, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1997.