The purpose of this subchapter is to prescribe procedures:

1. (1) for effective reporting of allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation;
2. (2) for ensuring the safety and protection of persons served involved in allegations;
3. (3) for facilitating Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services investigations of allegations;
4. (4) for facilitating peer review of allegations involving clinical practice;
5. (5) for notifying appropriate licensing authorities and other individuals regarding issues relating to an allegation;
6. (6) for contesting the Adult Protective Services (APS) review of a finding of an investigation;
7. (7) for ensuring proper disciplinary action is taken; and
8. (8) for training staff in identifying, reporting, and preventing abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Source Note:The provisions of this §926.151 adopted to be effective April 23, 2003, 28 TexReg 3354; transferred effective April 11, 2025, as published in the March 14, 2025, issue of the Texas Register, 50 TexReg 1934.