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The
profession of Residential Care is dedicated to providing quality care
to the elderly and mentally challenged in a safe and secure environment.
The professional relationships between provider and client must be governed
by the highest moral and ethical values.
- Provider shall adhere to the licensure requirements of Chapter 247
of the Texas Department of Human Services Health and Safety Code.
- Provider shall pursue licensure before the capacity of any of their
facilities exceeds three residents unrelated to the owner.
- Provider shall provide services without regard to sex, race, color,
religion, national origin, sexual orientation or political affiliation.
- Provider shall obtain informed, written consent from a client or guardian
before releasing confidential information, except as required by law.
- Provider shall provide a clear description of services, fees, and
billings.
- Provider shall not misrepresent qualification, credentials or services
in any written or verbal advertisement.
- Provider shall maintain their annual required CEUs.
- Provider shall adhere to the Residents Bill of Rights.
- Provider shall report any situations endangering the heath and safety
of residents to the Texas Department of Human Services (i.e. financial
exploitation, abuse, neglect, etc.)
- Provider shall not accept inappropriate residents consistent with
State standards. Also, providers should assist with relocating residents
that become inappropriate.
- Provider shall strive to assure cooperation between all of the individuals
involved in providing services and care to residents.
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