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Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter Q - RECREATION ACTIVITIES › Division 4 - WILDERNESS HIKING AND CAMPING EXCURSIONS › Section 748.3851 - What are the requirements for bed equipment used during an overnight excursion?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You must provide each child with:
(1) An individual bed, bedroll, or sleeping
					 bag;
(2) Extra linens as needed for
					 the child's warmth and comfort, such as a blanket;
(3) Clean bed linens that are changed as
					 often as needed for cleanliness and sanitation, but not less than once a week,
					 if applicable; and
(4) Provisions
					 for proper laundering of bedrolls and sleeping bags between trips or between
					 uses by different individuals.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter Q - RECREATION ACTIVITIES › Division 4 - WILDERNESS HIKING AND CAMPING EXCURSIONS › Section 748.3853 - What are the specific requirements for storing food during a hiking or camping excursion?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) You may only
					 use foods capable of being maintained in a wholesome condition with the
					 available equipment.
(b) You must
					 refrigerate perishable food when possible.
(c) If you use an ice chest to refrigerate
					 food during the excursion, you must provide adequate ice at all
					 times.
(d) You must drain ice
					 chests to prevent accumulation of water from melted ice.
(e) You may not store meat and other highly
					 perishable foods for more than 24 hours.
(f) You must discard any contaminated
					 foods.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter Q - RECREATION ACTIVITIES › Division 4 - WILDERNESS HIKING AND CAMPING EXCURSIONS › Section 748.3855 - What requirements must I meet for food utensils and equipment when camping?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) A common use
					 drinking cup, container, or utensil must be washed with uncontaminated hot
					 water and detergent before another person uses it.
(b) You must not use a dish, container, or
					 utensil that is chipped, cracked, broken, damaged, or constructed so as to
					 prevent proper cleaning and sanitizing.
(c) You must discard disposable or single-use
					 dishes, containers, or utensils used in handling food after one use.
(d) You must store eating utensils:
(1) Separately from foods or other materials
					 or substances; and
(2) In clean,
					 dry containers.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter Q - RECREATION ACTIVITIES › Division 4 - WILDERNESS HIKING AND CAMPING EXCURSIONS › Section 748.3857 - What parameters must I follow for drinking water during a hiking or camping excursion?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Drinking water
					 used during a hiking or camping excursion must come from a source known to be
					 safe or must be rendered safe.
(b)
					 An adequate supply of water, under pressure where possible, must be provided at
					 the cooking area for hand washing, dishwashing, food preparation, and
					 drinking.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter Q - RECREATION ACTIVITIES › Division 4 - WILDERNESS HIKING AND CAMPING EXCURSIONS › Section 748.3861 - What are the requirements for toilet facilities during overnight camping excursions?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) If the
					 campsite is not provided with toilet facilities, pit privies or other portable
					 toilets, there must be separate designated areas for each gender for toilet
					 use.
(b) Toilet paper must be
					 available at all times, as needed.
(c) Privies must be located at least:
(1) 20 feet from any stream, lake, well,
					 spring, or other water supply; and
(2) 75 feet from the camp, tent, sleeping, or
					 housing arrangement.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter Q - RECREATION ACTIVITIES › Division 5 - TRAMPOLINE USE › Section 748.3891 - May I use a trampoline?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) You may use a
					 trampoline if:
(1) The use of the trampoline
					 and the number of children allowed on the trampoline at one time meets the
					 manufacturer's instructions;
(2)
					 Shock-absorbing pads cover the springs, hooks, and frame;
(3) Ladders are removed from the trampoline
					 when the trampoline is not in use; and
(4) A caregiver provides supervision as
					 follows:
(A) For children under 12 years old,
					 the caregiver must be immediately present, watching the child/ren at all times,
					 enforcing safety rules and manufacturer's instructions, and able to respond to
					 an emergency; and
(B) For children
					 12 years old and older, the caregiver must be on the premises, visually check
					 on the child/ren at frequent intervals, and able to respond in an
					 emergency.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter Q - RECREATION ACTIVITIES › Division 5 - TRAMPOLINE USE › Section 748.3893 - What are the requirements for using a trampoline as gym equipment?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You may use a trampoline for supervised training
						programs, such as gymnastics, diving, and other competitive sports if you meet
						the following requirements:
(1) You
					 must prohibit the use of the trampoline when there is no trampoline supervisor
					 present;
(2) The trampoline
					 supervisor must have formal training and experience in the use of the
					 trampoline and knowledge of trampoline safety and spotting
					 techniques;
(3) When the trampoline
					 is in use, personal spotters must be present, ready to intervene, and posted on
					 four sides of each trampoline;
(4)
					 You must prohibit any child younger than six years old from using the
					 trampoline, even in supervised training programs;
(5) A safety pad must cover all portions of
					 the steel frame and springs;
(6)
					 The surface around the trampoline must have an impact absorbing surface
					 material;
(7) Only one child at a
					 time may use a trampoline, regardless of the size of the trampoline;
(8) Children must not be allowed to jump off
					 the trampoline. If the trampoline is above ground, children must dismount the
					 trampoline by sitting on the edge and sliding off;
(9) The trampoline must be secured and
					 inaccessible when not in use;
(10)
					 The condition of the trampoline must be checked for tears, rust, and
					 detachments at least monthly and repaired prior to its next use; and
(11) The child using a trampoline must be at
					 the center of the mat and must not attempt to do maneuvers beyond the child's
					 capability or training.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter Q - RECREATION ACTIVITIES › Division 6 - WEAPONS, FIREARMS, EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS, AND PROJECTILES › Section 748.3931 - Are weapons, firearms, explosive materials, and projectiles permitted at my operation?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Generally,
					 weapons, firearms, explosive materials, and projectiles (such as darts or
					 arrows) are permitted; however, there are some specific restrictions:
(1) A handgun is a type of firearm that is
					 never permitted at an operation or during any type of activity;
(2) A child receiving treatment services or
					 emergency care services is not permitted to use weapons, firearms, explosive
					 materials, or projectiles;
(3) If
					 you allow weapons, firearms, explosive materials, or projectiles, you must
					 develop and enforce a policy identifying specific precautions to ensure that a
					 child does not have unsupervised access to them, including:
(A) Weapons, firearms, the ammunition,
					 explosive materials, and projectiles must be kept in locked storage;
(B) The locked storage must be made of
					 strong, unbreakable material, except that the storage may have a glass or
					 another breakable front or enclosure;
(C) Any gun placed in a locked storage that
					 has a glass or another breakable front or enclosure must be secured with a
					 locked cable or chain placed through the trigger guard; and
(D) Weapons and ammunition must be separately
					 stored and locked;
(4)
					 You must determine it is appropriate for a child receiving only child-care
					 services to use the weapons, firearms, explosive materials, or projectiles;
					 and
(5) No child may use a weapon,
					 firearm, explosive material, or projectile, unless the child is directly
					 supervised by an adult knowledgeable about the use of the weapon, firearm,
					 explosive material, or projectile that is to be used by the child.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter Q - RECREATION ACTIVITIES › Division 6 - WEAPONS, FIREARMS, EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS, AND PROJECTILES › Section 748.3933 - What factors must I consider when determining whether weapons, firearms, explosive materials, or projectiles are stored adequately?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
When determining if these items are stored adequately,
						you must consider the age, history, emotional maturity, and background of the
						children in your care.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter Q - RECREATION ACTIVITIES › Division 6 - WEAPONS, FIREARMS, EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS, AND PROJECTILES › Section 748.3935 - May a caregiver transport a child in a vehicle where weapons, firearms, explosive materials, or projectiles are present?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
A caregiver may not transport a child in a vehicle where
						a handgun is present. Otherwise, a caregiver may transport a child in a vehicle
						where weapons, firearms, explosive materials, or projectiles are present
						if:
(1) The child is only receiving
					 child-care services;
(2) All
					 firearms are not loaded; and
(3)
					 The weapons, firearms, explosive materials, or projectiles are inaccessible to
					 the child.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter R - TRANSPORTATION › Division 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 748.4001 - What types of transportation does Licensing regulate?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
We regulate any transportation that you provide for trips
						away from and to your operation.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter R - TRANSPORTATION › Division 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 748.4003 - What requirements must I meet when transporting a child away from the operation?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Anytime you transport a child away from the operation,
						you must comply with each of the following requirements:
(1) Each driver must:
(A) Be at least 21 years old. For an
					 exception for children in care, see § 748.4005 of Title 40 (relating to
					 May a child in care transport other children in care?);
(B) Be covered by automobile insurance;
					 and
(C) Have a current driver's
					 license allowing the driver to operate the type of vehicle that is used to
					 transport children.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter R - TRANSPORTATION › Division 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 748.4005 - May a child in care transport other children in care?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes, a child in care may transport other children in care
						if the child:
(1) Has a valid drivers
					 license;
(2) Is covered by
					 automobile insurance; and
(3) Is
					 given permission by the service planning team to drive and transport other
					 children in care.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter R - TRANSPORTATION › Division 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 748.4007 - What specific information and equipment must be in a vehicle I use to transport children during overnight trips away from the operation?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The following information and items must be accessible
						and in each vehicle you use to transport children during overnight
						trips:
(1) A list of the children being
					 transported, which you must check in order to account for the presence of all
					 participating children;
(2)
					 Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child
					 being transported;
(3) A list of
					 medications each child is currently taking, the dosage, and the
					 frequency;
(4) Your operation's
					 name and telephone number, and the administrator's or permit holder's
					 name;
(5) Parent's names and
					 telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child being
					 transported;
(6) A fire
					 extinguisher approved by the local or state fire marshal, secured in the
					 passenger compartment and accessible to the adult occupants;
(7) A first-aid kit; and
(8) An operable flashlight.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter R - TRANSPORTATION › Division 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 748.4009 - What plan must I have for handling transportation emergencies?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) You must ensure the driver and caregivers
					 have clear instructions in handling emergency breakdowns and accidents,
					 including vehicle evacuation procedures, supervision of the children, and
					 contacting emergency help.
(b) The
					 administrator or designee in charge of the operation must know what action to
					 take in responding to a transportation emergency call.
(c) Emergency transportation must be
					 available at all times. It may be provided by the operation or pre-arranged
					 with community services.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter R - TRANSPORTATION › Division 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 748.4011 - What safety precautions must I take when loading and unloading a child from the vehicle?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You must take the following precautions when loading and
						unloading a child from any vehicle used for transportation, including a bus
						with a gross vehicular weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 pounds or more:
(1) You must account for all children exiting
					 the vehicle before leaving the vehicle unattended.
(2) You must not allow a child under eight
					 years old to cross a street to enter a vehicle or after exiting a vehicle,
					 unless an adult accompanies the child.
(3) You must never leave a child under eight
					 years old unattended in a vehicle.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter R - TRANSPORTATION › Division 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 748.4013 - What is required when my operation takes children on out-of-state overnight trips?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) If your operation
					 takes children on out-of-state overnight trips, you must:
(1) Develop a written itinerary and safety
					 plan for each trip;
(2) Provide
					 necessary equipment and make provisions to meet participants' needs on the
					 trip; and
(3) Inform parents before
					 the planned departure date, and document in the child's record the discussion
					 and date when this contact occurred.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter R - TRANSPORTATION › Division 2 - SAFETY RESTRAINTS › Section 748.4041 - What are the requirements for transporting children?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The driver and all passengers must follow all federal,
						state, and local laws when driving, including laws on the use of a child
						passenger safety seat system, seat belts, and liability
						insurance.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter R - TRANSPORTATION › Division 2 - SAFETY RESTRAINTS › Section 748.4043 - Do the seat belt requirements prohibit transporting children in the bed of a pick-up truck?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Children may be
					 transported in the bed of a pick-up truck on the facility grounds if the
					 following conditions are met:
(1) If children
					 are being transported in the bed of a pick-up truck, children must be at least
					 13 years old;
(2) Children must be
					 seated;
(3) No children may sit on
					 the side of the vehicle, the tire wells, or on the tailgate;
(4) No children may lean against the
					 tailgate;
(5) The tailgate must be
					 securely closed while the vehicle is in motion;
(6) The vehicle must travel at a safe speed
					 consistent with the terrain and weather conditions;
(7) The driver of the vehicle must be
					 knowledgeable about the dangers associated with issues, such as but not limited
					 to, sudden braking and travel over uneven terrain; and
(8) Open bed pick-up trucks or trailers must
					 not be used to transport children on public roads.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter R - TRANSPORTATION › Division 2 - SAFETY RESTRAINTS › Section 748.4045 - May I place more than one person in each child passenger safety seat system or seat belt?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
No. Only one person may use each child passenger safety
						seat system or seat belt.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter R - TRANSPORTATION › Division 3 - VEHICLE AND VEHICLE MAINTENANCE › Section 748.4081 - What type of vehicle may I use to transport children?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) We do not regulate the type of vehicle
					 you may use to transport children.
(b) You must make special provisions if you
					 transport nonambulatory children. When necessary, this may include locks for
					 wheel chairs and hydraulic lifts.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter R - TRANSPORTATION › Division 3 - VEHICLE AND VEHICLE MAINTENANCE › Section 748.4083 - What vehicle maintenance requirements must I maintain for a vehicle used for transporting children?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) You must
					 maintain a vehicle in a safe operating condition at all times.
(b) Each vehicle you use must be registered
					 and have a current inspection sticker for the state in which it is
					 registered.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter R - TRANSPORTATION › Division 4 - TRANSPORTATION RECORDS › Section 748.4111 - What transportation records must I maintain?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) You must maintain on file at your
					 operation the name of each driver who transports children and a copy of a valid
					 driver's license for that person.
(b) You must also maintain the following:
(1) Insurance verification in the vehicle;
					 or
(2) If your transportation
					 services are provided by a private person, a firm under contract, or by another
					 arrangement, you must maintain on file a copy of the person's or firm's
					 insurance coverage.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter S - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS THAT PROVIDE EMERGENCY CARE SERVICES › Division 1 - SERVICE MANAGEMENT › Section 748.4201 - What must I do when I admit a child who cannot consent to emergency care services?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) If you admit a
					 child for emergency care services who does not meet the requirements to consent
					 to emergency care services, you must try to contact the child's parent(s)
					 within 24 hours, if you know their identity and how to contact them.
(b) If you cannot contact the parent(s), you
					 must notify the appropriate public agency (Child Protective Services, Juvenile
					 Probation, or police department) of the child's presence.
(c) Your operation must document in the
					 child's record efforts to contact the child's parent(s) and contacts with
					 public agencies.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter S - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS THAT PROVIDE EMERGENCY CARE SERVICES › Division 1 - SERVICE MANAGEMENT › Section 748.4203 - What are the additional medical requirements when I admit a child to receive emergency care services?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Each child receiving emergency care services must receive
						a health screening or EPSDT examination within 72 hours after admission:
(1) A health-care professional must provide
					 the screening examination. The health-care professional does not have to be
					 your employee.
(2) With the
					 exception of EPSDT examinations, the person who does the examination must sign
					 and date the results of the screening examination. You must document the
					 results of the examination in the child's record.
(3) If a child has been in a residential
					 child-care operation and has had a health screening in the last 12 months, the
					 child does not have to have another health screening unless there is reason to
					 believe the child is ill or has been abused.
(4) If the child is coming from a medical
					 setting, you may accept a statement from a licensed health-care professional in
					 place of the examination.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter S - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS THAT PROVIDE EMERGENCY CARE SERVICES › Division 1 - SERVICE MANAGEMENT › Section 748.4205 - What is the maximum amount of time a child receiving emergency care services may stay in care without a placement extension?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
A child receiving emergency care services may stay in
						care without a placement extension for a maximum of 15 days.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter S - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS THAT PROVIDE EMERGENCY CARE SERVICES › Division 1 - SERVICE MANAGEMENT › Section 748.4207 - What is the maximum amount of time a child receiving emergency care services may stay in care with a placement extension?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) If there is an appropriate reason for
					 continuing the care, a child:
(1) Younger
					 than five years old may continue the placement for emergency care services for
					 up to a total of 30 days in care; and
(2) Five years old or older may continue the
					 placement for emergency care services for up to a total of 90 days in
					 care.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter S - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS THAT PROVIDE EMERGENCY CARE SERVICES › Division 1 - SERVICE MANAGEMENT › Section 748.4209 - What are the documentation requirements for a placement extension?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The child's service planning team must
					 document the reason for the extension in the child's record.
(b) If the parent responsible for the child
					 has begun presenting the child's information to different operations, agencies,
					 or foster homes based on what the parent believes the child's needs are and
					 where the child's needs can best be met, you must document in the child's
					 record the following verbal information that you receive from the parent:
(1) The reason(s) why a placement cannot be
					 completed timely; and
(2) The date
					 a placement is expected to be completed.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter S - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS THAT PROVIDE EMERGENCY CARE SERVICES › Division 1 - SERVICE MANAGEMENT › Section 748.4211 - When must I document the appropriate reason for continuing emergency care services?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) You must
					 document the reason for continuing emergency care services in the child's
					 record by the 16th day that the child is in care.
(b) You must include documentation of
					 additional continuations in the child's record every 30 days thereafter, if
					 applicable.
(c) This documentation
					 must be available for our review.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter S - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS THAT PROVIDE EMERGENCY CARE SERVICES › Division 1 - SERVICE MANAGEMENT › Section 748.4213 - What are the requirements for a preliminary discharge plan?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) If the child receives emergency care
					 services for more than 15 days, you must have a written preliminary discharge
					 plan for the child from the person responsible for the child.
(b) You must place the preliminary discharge
					 plan in the child's record on or before the child's 16th day in care at your
					 operation.
(c) You must obtain
					 written documentation from the person responsible for the child that the
					 preliminary discharge plan is reviewed and updated at least weekly.
(d) The preliminary discharge plan and weekly
					 reviews must be available for our review.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter S - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS THAT PROVIDE EMERGENCY CARE SERVICES › Division 2 - ADMISSION ASSESSMENT › Section 748.4231 - What information must an admission assessment include for a child needing emergency care services, including respite child-care services?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) An admission assessment must provide an
					 initial evaluation of the appropriate placement of the child and must include:
(1) The child's immediate needs;
(2) The name of the referral
					 source;
(3) The date and time of
					 placement;
(4) A description of the
					 child's condition as observed by the intake worker; and
(5) Only for emergency care services:
(A) The reason for emergency
					 placement;
(B) The child's
					 understanding of the need for emergency care services; and
(C) The child's feelings about the crisis
					 situation and operation care.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter S - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS THAT PROVIDE EMERGENCY CARE SERVICES › Division 3 - RESPITE CHILD-CARE SERVICES › Section 748.4261 - May I provide respite child-care services?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Respite child-care services are not
					 subject to regulation under this subchapter, if the:
(1) Respite child-care services are
					 completely separate from the emergency care services. You must provide the
					 respite child-care services in a completely separate physical space using
					 different caregivers from the caregivers for the emergency care services;
					 and
(2) Care meets the short-term
					 program's criteria for exemption as specified § 745.117(2) of Title 40
					 (relating to Which programs of limited duration are exempt from Licensing
					 regulation?).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter S - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS THAT PROVIDE EMERGENCY CARE SERVICES › Division 3 - RESPITE CHILD-CARE SERVICES › Section 748.4263 - Whom must I notify when I accept a child for respite child-care?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You must notify the child's parent before accepting the
						child for respite child-care.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter S - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS THAT PROVIDE EMERGENCY CARE SERVICES › Division 3 - RESPITE CHILD-CARE SERVICES › Section 748.4265 - What information regarding a child must I receive prior to providing respite child-care services to that child?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
To ensure continuity of care, you must obtain the
						following information:
(1) Specific
					 needs of a child, including:
(A) All
					 psychological, psychiatric, or medical treatment currently being
					 provided;
(B) Medication regimen
					 and medication instructions;
(C)
					 Authorization for medical treatment;
(D) Safety plans, including any special
					 supervision precautions;
(E)
					 Sleeping information;
(F)
					 Discipline instructions;
(G) Any
					 expectations that the current caregiver may have of the operation;
					 and
(H) Any other needs of a child
					 that should be addressed by the operation;
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter S - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS THAT PROVIDE EMERGENCY CARE SERVICES › Division 3 - RESPITE CHILD-CARE SERVICES › Section 748.4267 - How long may a child be in respite child-care?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) With the exception of subsection (b) of
					 this section, a child may be in respite child-care for 14 consecutive days or
					 40 days each year.
(b) A respite
					 child-care services placement that is made because a child's foster home is
					 under investigation for abuse or neglect does not count toward nor is it
					 limited by the time frames noted in subsection (a) of this section. However,
					 these placements are limited to a maximum of 60 days.
(c) If a child needs respite child-care for
					 more than 14 consecutive days or more than 60 days for an abuse or neglect
					 investigation, this is considered a new placement and will not be respite
					 child-care.
(d) When a child
					 finishes a respite child-care placement, he may not return to respite
					 child-care for at least 10 days.
(e) Respite child-care must not be used if it
					 could be detrimental to the child.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter S - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS THAT PROVIDE EMERGENCY CARE SERVICES › Division 3 - RESPITE CHILD-CARE SERVICES › Section 748.4269 - May I update an admission assessment when I provide respite child-care services to a child to whom I have already provided respite child-care?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
When you admit into your respite child-care services
						program a child to whom you have already provided respite child-care, you may
						update the existing admission assessment information rather than completing a
						new assessment.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter T - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS THAT PROVIDE AN ASSESSMENT SERVICES PROGRAM › Division 1 - REGULATION › Section 748.4301 - Does Licensing regulate all assessment services?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) No. This subchapter only regulates
					 general residential operations that also provide an assessment services
					 program.
(b) Services provided by
					 other individuals, agencies, and organizations are not subject to regulation
					 under this subchapter.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter T - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS THAT PROVIDE AN ASSESSMENT SERVICES PROGRAM › Division 2 - ADMISSION › Section 748.4331 - What are the requirements for approving a child's admission into my assessment services program?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The person
					 responsible for the assessment services program must review and approve in
					 writing the determination that your program will be able to provide or obtain
					 all assessment services the child appears to need at intake.
(b) The review, determination, and approval
					 must be:
(1) In writing, signed, and dated
					 from the person responsible for the assessment services program; and
(2) Completed prior to the admission of the
					 child into your assessment services program.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter T - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS THAT PROVIDE AN ASSESSMENT SERVICES PROGRAM › Division 3 - ASSESSMENT PLAN › Section 748.4361 - When must I complete the child's individual plan for the assessment?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) You must complete the child's individual
					 plan for the assessment within 10 days from the date of the child's admission
					 into the program.
(b) You must
					 document the plan in the child's record.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter T - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS THAT PROVIDE AN ASSESSMENT SERVICES PROGRAM › Division 3 - ASSESSMENT PLAN › Section 748.4363 - When does admission into the assessment services program begin?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Admission into the assessment services program begins
						when:
(1) The parent makes the
					 decision to place the child into the assessment services program; and
(2) You decide to accept the child for these
					 services.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter T - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS THAT PROVIDE AN ASSESSMENT SERVICES PROGRAM › Division 3 - ASSESSMENT PLAN › Section 748.4365 - What must an individual plan for the assessment include?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) An individual plan for the assessment
					 must include:
(1) Time frames for providing
					 all assessment services;
(2)
					 Recommendations for the child's care during the assessment process;
(3) Any treatment to be provided during the
					 assessment period; and
(4) Current
					 data from the caregiver's evaluation of the child's behavior and level of
					 functioning.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter T - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS THAT PROVIDE AN ASSESSMENT SERVICES PROGRAM › Division 3 - ASSESSMENT PLAN › Section 748.4369 - How must my assessment services program collect information from a child's caregivers?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Your
					 assessment services program must systematically collect information from
					 caregivers throughout the child's participation in the assessment services
					 program. This information includes the caregivers' observations and opinions of
					 the child.
(b) You must document
					 this information in the child's record. Your documentation must include your
					 consideration of the caregivers' observations and opinions.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter T - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS THAT PROVIDE AN ASSESSMENT SERVICES PROGRAM › Division 3 - ASSESSMENT PLAN › Section 748.4371 - When is the plan for the assessment complete?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The plan for the assessment is complete
					 when it contains the necessary information and the signed approval of the
					 person responsible for the assessment services program or a designated employee
					 who meets the qualifications of a person responsible for the assessment
					 program.
(b) The parent must review
					 and be provided a copy of the plan for the assessment.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter T - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS THAT PROVIDE AN ASSESSMENT SERVICES PROGRAM › Division 4 - ASSESSMENT REPORT › Section 748.4391 - What is an assessment report?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The
					 assessment report that is the result of the assessment services is a narrative
					 report that pulls together data from:
(1)
					 Professional evaluation reports on the child; and
(2) The program's assessment on how the child
					 is managing in the program.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter T - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS THAT PROVIDE AN ASSESSMENT SERVICES PROGRAM › Division 4 - ASSESSMENT REPORT › Section 748.4393 - When must I complete the assessment report?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The assessment report must be completed
					 rapidly, consistent with good practice, in order to allow for a permanent
					 placement as soon as possible.
(b)
					 You must complete the assessment report within:
(1) 30 days after you admit the child, if the
					 child is younger than five years old; or
(2) 45 days after you admit the child, if the
					 child is five years old or older.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter T - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS THAT PROVIDE AN ASSESSMENT SERVICES PROGRAM › Division 4 - ASSESSMENT REPORT › Section 748.4395 - What must be included in the written assessment report?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
In addition to the requirements set forth in §
						748.1217 of Title 40 (relating to What information must an admission assessment
						include?), a written assessment report must include:
(1) Copies and results of the determination
					 of the child's basic health and social and developmental assessment, including:
(A) The child's basic health status, as
					 determined under the supervision of a licensed physician;
(B) The child's basic social and
					 developmental needs, as determined under the supervision of the person
					 responsible for the assessment services program or a designated employee who
					 meets the qualifications for a person responsible for the assessment
					 program;
(C) Recommendations for
					 any further assessment services and testing; and
(D) An assessment of the child's immediate
					 and extended family in terms of an ongoing relationship with the
					 child;
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter T - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS THAT PROVIDE AN ASSESSMENT SERVICES PROGRAM › Division 4 - ASSESSMENT REPORT › Section 748.4397 - Who must review and approve an assessment report?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The following people must review the
					 assessment report:
(1) The person responsible
					 for the assessment program or a designated employee who meets the
					 qualifications of a person responsible for the assessment program;
(2) The child's primary caregiver;
					 and
(3) The child's
					 parent.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter U - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS THAT PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC CAMP SERVICES › Division 1 - DEFINITIONS › Section 748.4401 - What do certain words mean in this subchapter?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
These words have the following meanings in this
						subchapter:
(1) Permanent camp--The
					 permanent structure at which the basic needs for camp operation, such as
					 resident housing, water supply and septic systems, and permanent toilet and/or
					 cooking facilities, are provided.
(2) Permanent structure--Man-made permanent
					 or semi-permanent structures in which groups of people live, eat, sleep, or
					 assemble, such as dining halls, dormitories, cabins, or other structures which
					 are not constructed to be readily movable.
(3) Primitive camp--A portion of the
					 permanent campsite premises or another site at which the basic needs for camp
					 operation, such as water supply systems, and permanent toilet and/or cooking
					 facilities or other permanent structures, are not provided and in which a child
					 stays no longer than 14 days before returning to the permanent camp.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter U - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS THAT PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC CAMP SERVICES › Division 1 - DEFINITIONS › Section 748.4403 - What children are eligible to participate in a therapeutic camp program?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) For a child to be eligible to participate
					 in a therapeutic camp program, the child must:
(1) Be 13 years old or older;
(2) Be in need of treatment services for an
					 emotional disorder; and
(3) Have
					 difficulty functioning in his home, school, or community.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter U - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS THAT PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC CAMP SERVICES › Division 2 - ACTIVITIES REQUIRING SPOTTING OR BELAYING › Section 748.4431 - What are the requirements for an adventure/challenge program that requires spotting or belaying?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You must ensure that:
(1) An employee with at least six weeks
					 experience in supervising a similar type of activity supervises an
					 adventure/challenge program that requires spotting or belaying;
(2) Prior to assuming duty as a spotter and
					 belayer, a person receives instruction in the proper procedures;
(3) A spotter or belayer is directly
					 supervised until the person demonstrates competency;
(4) There is a method for controlling access
					 to the equipment and the activity area in order to prevent unauthorized or
					 unsupervised use by a child;
(5)
					 Safety checks are performed on all equipment and ropes prior to each
					 use;
(6) Each child has a safety
					 orientation before engaging in the activity; and
(7) Each child wears appropriate personal
					 protective equipment during an activity.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter U - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS THAT PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC CAMP SERVICES › Division 3 - PRIMITIVE CAMPING EXCURSIONS › Section 748.4461 - What is considered a primitive camping excursion?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
A primitive camping excursion lasts no more than 14 days,
						after which children on the camping excursion must return to the permanent
						camp.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › Subchapter U - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS THAT PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC CAMP SERVICES › Division 3 - PRIMITIVE CAMPING EXCURSIONS › Section 748.4463 - How long must children remain at the operation's permanent camp between primitive camping excursions?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) If your
					 therapeutic camp program only allows children to stay at the camp for less than
					 90 days, then children must remain at the permanent camp at least two days
					 between primitive camping excursions and activities.
(b) If your therapeutic camp program allows
					 children to stay at the camp for 90 days or more, then children must remain at
					 the permanent camp at least 21 days between primitive camping excursions and
					 activities.