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Volume XXXI, Number 3
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DADS Provides New Information on Handguns in ALFsDADS issued Provider Letter No. 16-02 with new information regarding handguns in Assisted Living Facilities. The Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 247, Section 247.065 and Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 92, §92.125 states that each ALF provider has the right to maintain an environment free of weapons and drugs and must post the provider’s bill of rights in a prominent place. In addition, Texas Penal Code (TPC) §30.06 and §30.07 prohibit a hand gun owner from entering another’s property with a concealed handgun or a handgun carried openly without the consent of the property owner. If a facility provider chooses to allow concealed or openly carried handguns in the facility, the facility’s polices and admission agreement must be updated to clearly reflect this decision. Per 40 TAC §92.41(d)(5), documented notification of any changes to the policies must occur before the effective date of the changes. A facility should post a sign conspicuously in a public area if the facility does not allow a person to carry concealed or openly carried handguns on the facility premises. |
President’s Report___________________________ Legislative Update___________________________Commitment to CareIf you have any questions about the THCA Commitment to Care Initiative or would like to share your facilities successes please contact Gloria Bean-Williams by email or call (512) 458-1257. ___________________________ State / THCA News
___________________________ National / AHCA News___________________________ Announcements & Recognition2016 THCA Membership Directory and Resource Guide COMING SOON!Hard copies scheduled to be mailed out later this month, with a digital copy to be posted on our website mid-April! Visit, Like and Follow THCA….Are you familiar with THCA’s Website, Facebook Page & Twitter Account? We utilize these portals to provide information & tools for long term care providers / caregivers, family members, LTC advocates, and to share the wonderful events, celebrations, etc. that take place in Texas Nursing, Rehabilitation & Assisted Living facilities! Visit our Website, “Like” our Facebook page and “Follow” us on Twitter! And please encourage your staff to as well!
___________________________ THCAPAC?’s About THCAPAC…Contact UsRon Payne, Mark McKenzie, Scot Kibbe, ___________________________ Region News___________________________ Education___________________________ Calendar |
