TITLE 40.SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE

Part 1. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Chapter 19. NURSING FACILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AND MEDICAID CERTIFICATION

Subchapter H. QUALITY OF LIFE

40 TAC §19.702

The Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) adopts an amendment to §19.702 without changes to the proposed text published in the January 26, 2001 issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 942). The text will not be republished. DHS is simultaneously filing a related adoption in Chapter 92 in this issue of the Texas Register .

Justification for the amendment is to recognize credentialing bodies for activity directors and include the Consortium for Therapeutic Recreation/Activities Certification, Inc.

DHS received no comments regarding adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is adopted under the Health and Safety Code, Chapter 242, which authorizes the department to license and regulate nursing facilities.

The amendment implements the Health and Safety Code, §242.001- 242.268.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on March 6, 2001.

TRD-200101349

Paul Leche

General Counsel, Legal Services

Texas Department of Human Services

Effective date: April 1, 2001

Proposal publication date: January 26, 2001

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3108


Chapter 92. LICENSING STANDARDS FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

Subchapter C. STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE

40 TAC §92.53

The Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) adopts an amendment to §92.53 without changes to the proposed text published in the January 26, 2001 issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 943). The text will not be republished. DHS is simultaneously filing a related adoption in Chapter 19 in this issue of the Texas Register .

Justification for the amendment is to recognize credentialing bodies for activity directors and include the Consortium for Therapeutic Recreation/Activities Certification, Inc.

DHS received no comments regarding adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is adopted under the Health and Safety Code, Chapter 247, which authorizes the department to license assisted living facilities.

The amendment implements the Health and Safety Code, Chapter 247.001-247.066.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on March 6, 2001.

TRD-200101351

Paul Leche

General Counsel, Legal Services

Texas Department of Human Services

Effective date: April 1, 2001

Proposal publication date: January 26, 2001

For further information, please call: (512) 438-3108