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Administrative and Supervisory Responsibilities

Sets out what the governing body, the Administrator, the Alternate Administrator, and supervisors are each accountable for, and guarantees that a qualified leader is reachable during every hour the Agency operates.

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About this policy
Policy number
TX-GOV-02
Version
1.1
Main rule
26 TAC §558.243
Library
Texas home care · 46 policies
Category
Governance
Sections
14

In short

  • Pat Sample runs the agency day to day. When they are away, Jo Sample is in charge.
  • During office hours, you can always reach the Administrator or the Alternate Administrator at (512) 555-0100.
  • After hours, call the after-hours line. The on-call supervisor answers and can reach a leader at any time.
  • Your supervisor directs your work. If something is beyond what your supervisor can decide, they take it to the Administrator.
  • Your supervisor visits to check that care follows each client’s service plan. Follow the plan at every visit.

What's inside

14 sections. The full text comes with the One-time Policy Pack.

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  • Terms of Reference
  • 1. Purpose
  • 2. Scope
  • 3. Definitions
  • 4. Policy Statement (26 TAC §558.243)
  • 5. Procedure
  • 6. Responsibilities
  • 6.1 Staff Training
  • 7. Records
  • 7.1 Compliance Monitoring
  • 8. References
  • 9. Related Documents
  • 10. Approval
  • 11. Revision History

An inspector may ask

  • Who is available to staff and clients during operating hours when the Administrator is out of the office?
  • Show me the governing body’s written appointment of the Administrator and Alternate Administrator.

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