Sec. 242.013. PAPERWORK REDUCTION RULES. (a) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules to reduce the amount of paperwork an institution must complete and retain.
(a-1) The department shall attempt to reduce the amount of paperwork to the minimum amount required by state and federal law unless the reduction would jeopardize resident safety.
(b) The department and providers shall work together to review rules and propose changes in paperwork requirements so that additional time is available for direct resident care.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 8.086, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0594, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Licensing of Health Facilities
Chapter 242 - Convalescent and Nursing Facilities and Related Institutions
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 242.001. Scope, Purpose, and Implementation
Section 242.0021. Controlling Person
Section 242.005. Performance Reports
Section 242.006. Directory of Licensed Institutions
Section 242.007. Consultation and Cooperation
Section 242.008. Employment of Personnel
Section 242.009. Federal Funds
Section 242.010. Change of Administrators
Section 242.011. Language Requirements Prohibited
Section 242.013. Paperwork Reduction Rules
Section 242.014. Prohibition of Remuneration
Section 242.015. Licensed Administrator
Section 242.016. Fees and Penalties
Section 242.017. Admissibility of Certain Evidence in Civil Actions
Section 242.018. Compliance With Chapter 260a
Section 242.019. Guardianship Orders
Section 242.020. Civil Liability Related to Misappropriation of Resident's Funds