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TEXAS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE 40. SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE
PART 19. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES
CHAPTER 727. LICENSING OF MATERNITY FACILITIES
SUBCHAPTER D. CLIENT SERVICES
Date:
08/31/2009
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40 TAC § 727.403 (2011)
§ 727.403. Housing
(a) Health and safety. The maternity home must
(1) construct, maintain, clean, and repair buildings so that there are no hazards to the health and safety of clients.
(2) establish and maintain grounds so that there are no hazards to the health and safety of clients.
(3) have approved fire, health, and safety inspections. The maternity home must submit approved inspection reports with the application for the license. The maternity home must obtain approved inspections annually. Inspection reports must be kept on file at the maternity home. The maternity home must
(A) have an annual fire inspection with a written report by a local or state fire marshal. The maternity home must be in compliance with corrections, conditions, or restrictions specified in the report.
(B) have an annual sanitation inspection with a written report by a local or state sanitation official. The maternity home must be in compliance with any corrections, restrictions, or conditions stated in the report.
(C) have an annual gas-pipe inspection, if gas is used. The inspection must be documented.
(D) have an inspection by an inspector certified by the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Division of the Railroad Commission, if the maternity home has a liquid petroleum gas system.
(4) have written plans and procedures for assuring the health and safety of clients in case of a disaster or emergency, such as fire or severe weather. Maternity home staff must know these procedures and a copy must be available at the maternity home for Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services to review.
(5) have first aid supplies readily available to maternity home staff, including a sterile emergency delivery pack, in designated locations.
(b) Living space. Maternity homes must
(1) provide adequate living space, appropriate furnishings, and bathroom facilities for clients.
(2) have bedrooms with at least 75 square feet of floor space per occupant with a maximum of four clients per bedroom. Bedrooms must have at least one window with outside exposure.
(3) provide each client with her own bed and provisions for personal storage space.
(4) have at least 40 square feet per client of indoor activity space exclusive of halls, kitchen, bathrooms, and any other space not regularly available to clients. Where bedrooms exceed the minimum square footage requirements, the difference may be counted towards indoor activity space.
(5) have bathrooms located convenient to client bedrooms.
(6) have at least one lavatory and commode for each six clients and one tub or shower for each 10 clients.
(7) have food preparation and dining areas appropriate to the food service program.
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