Texas Health and Safety Code

§ 247.065 — PROVIDERS' BILL OF RIGHTS

HS § 247.065Title 4. HEALTH FACILITIES · Part B. LICENSING OF HEALTH FACILITIES · Ch. 247. ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES · Art. D. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

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(a)Each assisted living facility shall post a providers' bill of rights in a prominent place in the facility.

(b)The providers' bill of rights must provide that a provider of personal care services has the right to:

(1)be shown consideration and respect that recognizes the dignity and individuality of the provider and assisted living facility;

(2)terminate a resident's contract for just cause after a written 30-day notice;

(3)terminate a contract immediately, after notice to the department, if the provider finds that a resident creates a serious or immediate threat to the health, safety, or welfare of other residents of the assisted living facility;

(4)present grievances, file complaints, or provide information to state agencies or other persons without threat of reprisal or retaliation;

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 637, art. 2, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991. Renumbered from Sec. 247.066 and amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 233, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.