Sec. 252.007. PAPERWORK REDUCTION RULES. (a) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules to reduce the amount of paperwork a facility 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 each facility shall work together to review rules and propose changes in paperwork requirements so that additional time is available for direct resident care.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 693, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0774, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Licensing of Health Facilities
Chapter 252 - Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals With an Intellectual Disability
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 252.004. Allocated Federal Money
Section 252.005. Language Requirements Prohibited
Section 252.006. Rights of Residents
Section 252.007. Paperwork Reduction Rules
Section 252.008. Rules Generally
Section 252.0085. Restraint and Seclusion
Section 252.009. Consultation and Coordination