Texas Occupations Code

§ 301.4106 — PEER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

OC § 301.4106Title 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS · Part E. REGULATION OF NURSING · Ch. 301. NURSES · Art. I. REPORTING VIOLATIONS AND PATIENT CARE CONCERNS

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The board by rule shall develop guidelines to:

(1)outline the roles and responsibilities of the board and a peer assistance program established or approved by the board under Chapter 467, Health and Safety Code;

(2)outline the process for a peer assistance program to refer to the board complaints alleging a violation of the practice of nursing;

(3)establish requirements for successfully completing a peer assistance program and for notification of the board of the successful completion by a nurse the board has ordered to attend or referred to the program;

(4)establish a clear procedure based on meaningful performance goals for evaluating the success of a peer assistance program established or approved by the board under Chapter 467, Health and Safety Code;

(5)establish individualized requirements for participants in a peer assistance program, including the duration of participation in a peer assistance program for substance use, based on the individual's diagnosis and needs; and

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Legislative history

Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 509 (H.B. 2950), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2017.