26 Tex. Admin. Code § 926.105 - Reporting Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation to DFPS
(a) A person who knows or suspects an
individual has been abused, neglected, or exploited must immediately report the
alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation to DFPS within one hour of learning of
or suspecting the incident by calling 1-800-647-7418. Abuse, neglect, or
exploitation may occur before an individual is admitted to a facility, during
an absence from a facility, or while in residence at the facility.
(b) A facility must report incidents
identified as abuse, neglect, or exploitation during the course of a facility
investigation or peer review.
(c)
If the person with knowledge or suspicion of abuse, neglect, or exploitation is
not an employee or contractor, an employee must assist the person in making a
report, if necessary.
(d) DADS may
take disciplinary action, including termination, against an employee who is
found to have:
(1) failed to report as
required by this section within the allotted time period without sufficient
justification; or
(2) made a false
statement of fact, refused to cooperate, or destroyed evidence during an
investigation.
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