Tex. Health & Safety Code § 142.042 · Subchapter C. DISPOSAL OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS BY HOSPICE SERVICE PROVIDER
POLICY.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) A license holder may adopt written policies and procedures related to the disposal of a patient's unused controlled substance prescription drugs on the patient's death or in other circumstances in which disposal is appropriate.
(b) A license holder that adopts policies and procedures under this section shall:
(1) provide a copy of the policies and procedures to the patient and the patient's family;
(2) discuss the policies and procedures with the patient and the patient's family in a language and manner the patient and patient's family understand; and
(3) document in the patient's clinical record that the policies and procedures were provided and discussed under Subdivisions (1) and (2).
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 829 (H.B. 2594), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Source of truth
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.142.htm
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