This section describes some general characteristics of a resident in a facility. A resident may:

1. (1) exhibit symptoms of mental or emotional disturbance, but is not considered at risk of imminent harm to self or others;
2. (2) need assistance with movement;
3. (3) require assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming;
4. (4) require assistance with routine skin care, such as application of lotions or treatment of minor cuts and burns;
5. (5) need reminders to encourage toilet routine and prevent incontinence;
6. (6) require temporary services by professional personnel;
7. (7) need assistance with medication, supervision of self-medication, or medication administration;
8. (8) require encouragement to eat, or monitoring due to social or psychological reasons of temporary illness;
9. (9) be hearing impaired or speech impaired;
10. (10) be incontinent without pressure sores;
11. (11) require an established therapeutic diet;
12. (12) require self-help devices; and
13. (13) need assistance with meals, which may include feeding.

Source Note:The provisions of this §553.9 adopted to be effective August 31, 2021, 46 TexReg 5017.