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Assisted Living Provider's Bill of Rights*
(1) Each assisted living
facility must post a providers' bill of rights in a
prominent place in the facility.
(2) The providers' bill of rights must provide that a
provider of assisted living services has the right to: |
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(A) be shown consideration and respect that
recognizes the dignity and individuality of the provider and
assisted living facility;
(B) terminate a resident's contract for just cause after a
written 30-day notice;
(C) terminate a contract immediately, after notice to the
department, if the provider finds that a resident creates a
serious or immediate threat to the health, safety, or
welfare of other residents of the assisted living facility.
During evening hours and on weekends or holidays, notice to
DHS must be made to 1-800-458-9858;
(D) present grievances, file complaints, or provide
information to state agencies or other persons without
threat of reprisal or retaliation;
(E) refuse to perform services for the resident or the
resident's family other than those contracted for by the
resident and the provider;
(F) contract with the community to achieve the highest level
of independence, autonomy, interaction, and services to
residents;
(G) access patient information concerning a client referred
to the facility, which must remain confidential as provided
by law;
(H) refuse a person referred to the facility if the referral
is inappropriate;
(I) maintain an environment free of weapons and drugs; and
(J) be made aware of a resident's problems, including
self-abuse, violent behavior, alcoholism, or drug abuse. |
*From: Texas Department of Aging and Disability
Services (DADS) Licensing Standards for Assisted Living Facilities
Subchapter A, §92.125
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