Section 142.0091 - Training(a) The department shall provide specialized training to representatives of the department who survey home and community support services agencies. The training must include information relating to: (1) the conduct of appropriate surveys that do not focus exclusively on medical standards under an acute care model;(2) acceptable delegation of nursing tasks; and(3) the provision of person-centered services.(b) In developing and updating the training required by Subsection (a), the department shall consult with and include providers of home health, hospice, habilitation, and personal assistance services, recipients of those services and their family members, and representatives of appropriate advocacy organizations.(c) The department at least semiannually shall provide joint training for home and community support services agencies and surveyors on subjects that address the 10 most common violations of federal or state law by home and community support services agencies. The department may charge a home and community support services agency a fee, not to exceed $50 per person, for the training.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 142.0091
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 826,Sec. 8, eff. 9/1/2015.Amended By Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 879, Sec. 1.04, eff. 9/1/2011.Amended By Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 879, Sec. 1.05, eff. 9/1/2011.Amended By Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 980, Sec. 12, eff. 9/1/2011.Amended By Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 980, Sec. 13, eff. 9/1/2011.Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 276, Sec. 8, eff. 9/1/1999.