26 TAC § 748.507. What general responsibilities do all employees have?, DIVISION 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › 26 TAC § 748.507

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Regardless of whether the employee is counted in the child/caregiver ratio, each employee must:

(1) In the absence of a more specific rule requirement, demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, and self-control in the presence of children and when performing assigned responsibilities;

(2) Report suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation to the Child Abuse Hotline and to the designated employee or administrator; and

(3) Know and comply with rules of this chapter, Chapter 42 of the Human Resources Code, Chapter 745 of this title (relating to Licensing), and any other laws which are relevant to the person's duties.

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