Tex. Health & Safety Code § 242.153 · Subchapter F. MEDICAL, NURSING, AND DENTAL SERVICES OTHER THAN ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION

DIRECTOR OF NURSING SERVICES.

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Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

An institution shall have a director of nursing services who shall be a registered nurse. The director of nursing services is responsible for:

(1) coordinating each resident's comprehensive plan of care; and

(2) ensuring that only personnel with an appropriate license or permit administer medication.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1159, Sec. 1.30, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

Source of truth

Edition: Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
Official file: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.242.htm
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