1. (a) A JBCR program must recruit, train, and maintain qualified program staff members with documented competency in accordance with Chapter 301, Subchapter G, Division 2 of this title (relating to Organizational Standards), specifically:

   1. (1) §301.327(e) of this title (relating to Access to Mental Health Community Services);
   2. (2) §301.329 of this title (relating to Medical Records System); and
   3. (3) §301.331 of this title (relating to Competency and Credentialing).

2. (b) Before providing services, a JBCR program must train each program staff member and ensure demonstrated competence in:

   1. (1) the rights of an individual receiving mental health services as described in Chapter 320, Subchapter A of this title (relating to Rights of Individuals Receiving Mental Health Services);
   2. (2) the rights of an individual with an intellectual disability and a legally authorized representative as described in Chapter 334 of this title (relating to Rights of Individuals with an Intellectual Disability);
   3. (3) identifying, preventing, and reporting abuse, neglect, and exploitation in accordance with the Texas Commission on Jail Standards or HHSC as set forth in applicable state laws and rules; and
   4. (4) using a protocol for preventing and managing aggressive behavior, including preventative de-escalation intervention strategies.

Source Note:The provisions of this §307.111 adopted to be effective August 6, 2018, 43 TexReg 5091; transferred effective February 15, 2020, as published in the Texas Register January 17, 2020, 45 TexReg 470; amended to be effective February 23, 2025, 50 TexReg 1022.