Sec. 98.101. RULEMAKING. (a) The executive commissioner may adopt rules for the department to implement this chapter.
(b) The executive commissioner may not adopt rules that conflict with or duplicate any federally mandated infection reporting program or requirement.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 359 (S.B. 288), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies
Chapter 98 - Reporting of Health Care-Associated Infections and Preventable Adverse Events
Subchapter C. Duties of Department; Reporting System
Section 98.102. Departmental Responsibilities; Reporting System
Section 98.103. Reportable Infections
Section 98.1045. Reporting of Preventable Adverse Events
Section 98.1046. Public Reporting of Certain Potentially Preventable Events for Hospitals
Section 98.1047. Studies on Long-Term Care Facility Reporting of Adverse Health Conditions
Section 98.106. Departmental Summary
Section 98.1065. Study of Incentives and Recognition for Health Care Quality
Section 98.107. Education and Training Regarding Reporting System
Section 98.108. Frequency of Reporting
Section 98.109. Confidentiality; Privilege