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House Bill 3197 |
House Author: Coleman |
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Effective: 6-17-11 |
Senate Sponsor: Deuell |
House Bill 3197 requires the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission to create a pilot program to implement the culture change model of care at one state supported living center. The bill specifies program requirements and establishes criteria for selecting the state supported living center to participate in the pilot program. The bill requires the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) to determine the size and scope of the pilot program and authorizes DADS to hire a consultant to assist in the implementation of the pilot program. The bill requires DADS to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Texas Long Term Care Institute at Texas State University for the institute to assist in implementing the culture change model of care and sets out additional requirements relating to the model's implementation. The bill requires DADS, not later than September 1, 2012, to submit a report to the governor and the Legislative Budget Board relating to the pilot program and to file a quarterly report with the Legislative Budget Board relating to allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation in each state supported living center.