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Senate Bill 1055 |
Senate Author: Janek |
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Effective: 9-1-05 |
House Sponsor: Davis, John |
Senate Bill 1055 amends the Health and Safety Code to require the Department of Aging and Disability Services to accept the accreditation of an assisted living facility by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities or the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations in lieu of certain required surveys and inspections. The bill also includes provisions requiring certain community care programs to provide a consumer with the opportunity to choose an assisted living facility that meets the department's licensing standards relating to facility construction without regard to the number of units in the facility if certain conditions are met. Finally, Senate Bill 1055 requires the Health and Human Services Commission to convene a workgroup to perform a comprehensive review of the changing environment in the personal care services delivery system and determine if changes in state licensing and regulation are warranted.