26 TAC § 259.369. DSA: Reporting Allegations of Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation of an Individual
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Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 259 COMMUNITY LIVING ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES (CLASS) PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY FIRST CHOICE (CFC) SERVICES › 26 TAC § 259.369
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If a DSA, service provider, staff person, volunteer, or controlling person knows or suspects that an individual is being or has been abused, neglected, or exploited, the DSA must report or ensure that the person with knowledge or suspicion reports the allegation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation to DFPS immediately, but not later than 24 hours after having knowledge or suspicion, by:
(1) calling the DFPS Abuse Hotline toll-free telephone number, 1-800-252-5400; or
(2) using the DFPS Abuse Hotline website.
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