Section 748.4821 - What additional policies must a general residential operation (GRO) submit as part of the application process for a psychiatric residential youth treatment facility (PRYTF) certificate?A GRO must develop written policies that address:
(1) How the PRYTF will provide 24-hour medical and emergency services, including 24-hour nursing services; and(2) How caregivers will supervise young adults 18 to 21 years of age receiving psychiatric health treatments and services and children in the GRO, including the PRYTF, when sharing restrooms or indoor or outdoor activity areas. The policy must: (A) Include a schedule for the young adults and children to use restrooms, for indoor activity time, including cafeteria usage, and outdoor activity time; and(B) Outline the specific staffing schedule caregivers will use and how the caregivers will maintain supervision, based on the supervision needs in the young adults' and children's service plans.26 Tex. Admin. Code § 748.4821
Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 49, Number 40, October 4, 2024, TexReg 8168, eff. 10/15/2024