Texas Health and Safety Code
§ 247.0291 — TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR STAFF MEMBERS OF ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES PROVIDING CARE TO RESIDENTS WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE OR RELATED DISORDERS
HS § 247.0291Title 4. HEALTH FACILITIES · Part B. LICENSING OF HEALTH FACILITIES · Ch. 247. ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES · Art. B. LICENSING, FEES, AND INSPECTIONS
Statute text
View on source(a)In this section:
(1)"Assisted living manager" means an individual who is in a senior personnel position at an assisted living facility, including a facility administrator or manager who directly supervises direct service staff members.
(2)"Direct service staff member" means a staff member whose work involves extensive contact with residents, including a certified nursing assistant, nurse aide, personal care assistant, home health or personal care aide, licensed practical nurse, licensed vocational nurse, registered nurse, social worker, activity director, licensed dietitian, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, physical therapist, speech language pathologist, and occupational therapist.
(3)"Staff member" means a full- or part-time employee of an assisted living facility.
(b)This section applies only to an assisted living facility that:
(1)provides personal care services to residents with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders; and
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Legislative history
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 820 (H.B. 1673), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.