A correctional facility regardless of size that houses adult or youth inmates, must assure continuity of care for those inmates receiving treatment for tuberculosis who are being released. A facility must contact the department prior to the inmate being released, if possible. If that is not possible, the facility must make the contact immediately upon the inmate's release from custody. This section must be implemented by all correctional facilities in the state by September 1, 1997.

Source Note:The provisions of this §97.191 adopted to be effective December 15, 1997, 22 TexReg 12056.