Document Citation: 25 TAC § 131.61

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TEXAS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE 25. HEALTH SERVICES
PART 1. DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
CHAPTER 131. FREESTANDING EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
SUBCHAPTER C. OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Date:
08/31/2009

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§ 131.61. Reporting Requirements

(a) A facility shall report the following incidents to the department:

(1) the death of a patient while under the care of the facility;

(2) a patient stay exceeding 23 hours; and

(3) 9-1-1 activation.

(b) Reports under subsection (a) shall be on a form provided by the department. The report shall contain a written explanation of the incident and the name of the individual responsible. The report shall be faxed or mailed to the department not later than the 10th business day after the incident. The mailing address is Department of State Health Services, Facility Licensing Group, Mail Code 1979, P.O. Box 149347 Austin, Texas 78714-9347.

(c) A facility shall report any abuse, theft, or diversion of controlled drugs in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, and shall report the incident to the chief executive officer of the facility.

(d) A facility shall report occurrences of fires in the facility as specified under § 131.121 of this title (relating to Fire Prevention, Protection and Emergency Contingency Plan) and § 131.123 of this title (relating to Handling and Storage of Gases, Anesthetics, and Flammable Liquids).