Tex. Health & Safety Code § 255.001

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 255.001 - Definitions

In this chapter:

(1) "Department" means the Department of Aging and Disability Services.

(2) "Long-term care facility" means a nursing institution, an assisted living facility, or an ICF-IID licensed under Chapter 242, 247, or 252, or certified under Chapter 32, Human Resources Code.

(3) "Quality-of-care monitor" means a registered nurse, pharmacist, or nutritionist who:

(A) is employed by the department;

(B) is trained and experienced in long-term care facility regulation, standards of practice in long-term care, and evaluation of patient care; and

(C) functions independently of other divisions of the department.

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 255.001

Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.0817, eff. 4/2/2015.

Amended By Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 837, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2005.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1284, Sec. 7.03, eff. 6/15/2001.