Texas Human Resources Code

§ 161.088 — TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE TRAINING

HR § 161.088Title 11. AGING, COMMUNITY-BASED, AND LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES · Ch. 161. DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES · Art. D. POWERS AND DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT

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(a)The department shall develop or adopt trauma-informed care training for employees who work directly with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in state supported living centers and intermediate care facilities. The executive commissioner by rule shall require new employees to complete the training before working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

(b)The training required under this section may be provided through an Internet website.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 796 (H.B. 2789), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.