Sec. 555.061. TOLL-FREE NUMBER. (a) The office shall establish a permanent, toll-free number for the purpose of receiving any information concerning the violation of a right of a resident or client.
(b) The office shall ensure that:
(1) the toll-free number is prominently displayed in the main administration area and other appropriate common areas of a center; and
(2) a resident, a client, the legally authorized representative of a resident or client, and a center employee have confidential access to a telephone for the purpose of calling the toll-free number.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 284 (S.B. 643), Sec. 22, eff. June 11, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability
Chapter 555 - State Supported Living Centers
Subchapter C. Office of Independent Ombudsman for State Supported Living Centers
Section 555.051. Establishment; Purpose
Section 555.053. Appointment of Independent Ombudsman
Section 555.054. Assistant Ombudsmen
Section 555.055. Conflict of Interest
Section 555.057. Communication and Confidentiality
Section 555.058. Promotion of Awareness of Office
Section 555.059. Duties and Powers