Sec. 222.044. FOLLOW-UP SURVEYS. (a) The department shall conduct follow-up surveys of ICF-IID facilities to:
(1) evaluate and monitor the findings of the certification or licensing survey teams; and
(2) ensure consistency in deficiencies cited and in punitive actions recommended throughout the state.
(b) A provider shall correct any additional deficiency cited by the department. The department may not impose an additional punitive action for the deficiency unless the provider fails to correct the deficiency within the period during which the provider is required to correct the deficiency.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 65, eff. Sept. 1, 1991. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 8.082, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0566, eff. April 2, 2015.
