Texas Health and Safety Code

§ 242.501 — RESIDENT'S RIGHTS

HS § 242.501Title 4. HEALTH FACILITIES · Part B. LICENSING OF HEALTH FACILITIES · Ch. 242. CONVALESCENT AND NURSING FACILITIES AND RELATED INSTITUTIONS · Art. L. RIGHTS OF RESIDENTS

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(a)The executive commissioner by rule shall adopt a statement of the rights of a resident. The statement must be consistent with Chapter 102, Human Resources Code, but shall reflect the unique circumstances of a resident at an institution. At a minimum, the statement of the rights of a resident must address the resident's constitutional, civil, and legal rights and the resident's right:

(1)to be free from abuse and exploitation;

(2)to safe, decent, and clean conditions;

(3)to be treated with courtesy, consideration, and respect;

(4)to not be subjected to discrimination based on age, race, religion, sex, nationality, or disability and to practice the resident's own religious beliefs;

(5)to place in the resident's room an electronic monitoring device that is owned and operated by the resident or provided by the resident's guardian or legal representative;

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Legislative history

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0654, eff. April 2, 2015.