Administrative Code Provisions | 25 TAC ยง 417.501 | 2020
The purpose of this subchapter is to prescribe procedures:
(1) for effective reporting of allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation
(2) for ensuring the safety and protection of persons served involved in allegations
(3) for facilitating Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services investigations of allegations
(4) for facilitating peer review of allegations involving clinical practice
(5) for notifying appropriate licensing authorities and other individuals regarding issues relating to an allegation
(6) for contesting the Adult Protective Services (APS) review of a finding of an investigation
(7) for ensuring proper disciplinary action is taken and
(8) for training staff in identifying, reporting, and preventing abuse, neglect, and exploitation.