Sec. 252.039. POSTING. Each facility shall prominently and conspicuously post for display in a public area of the facility that is readily available to residents, employees, and visitors:
(1) the license issued under this chapter;
(2) a sign prescribed by the department that specifies complaint procedures established under this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter and that specifies how complaints may be registered with the department;
(3) a notice in a form prescribed by the department stating that inspection and related reports are available at the facility for public inspection and providing the department's toll-free telephone number that may be used to obtain information concerning the facility;
(4) a concise summary of the most recent inspection report relating to the facility;
(5) a notice providing instructions for reporting an allegation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the Department of Family and Protective Services; and
(6) a notice that employees, other staff, residents, volunteers, and family members and guardians of residents are protected from discrimination or retaliation as provided by Sections 252.132 and 252.133.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 693, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 192, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 284 (S.B. 643), Sec. 11, eff. June 11, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Licensing of Health Facilities
Chapter 252 - Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals With an Intellectual Disability
Subchapter B. Licensing, Fees, and Inspections
Section 252.031. License Required
Section 252.0311. Person Ineligible for License
Section 252.032. License Application
Section 252.033. Issuance and Renewal of License
Section 252.035. Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License
Section 252.036. Minimum Standards
Section 252.037. Reasonable Time to Comply
Section 252.0375. Early Compliance Review
Section 252.038. Fire Safety Requirements
Section 252.041. Unannounced Inspections
Section 252.042. Disclosure of Unannounced Inspections; Criminal Penalty