(a) Each community center shall develop separate clinical peer review and administrative review procedures consistent with this subchapter to be implemented at the time that a determination has been made to conduct a death review.
(b) When appropriate, the community center CEO or designee shall notify the deceased's personal representative (primary or emergency correspondent(s)) of the death; provide an explanation of the relevant facts related to the death; and inform them of their right to examine the deceased's medical information relevant to the death, death certificate, and autopsy findings, if any. A physician shall request consent to conduct an autopsy when appropriate.
(c) Immediately after determination of the need to conduct an administrative death review, the community center CEO shall be responsible for ensuring that the completed HHSC reporting form is submitted to HHSC.

Source Note: The provisions of this §405.266 adopted to be effective June 1, 1993, 18 TexReg 2133; amended to be effective May 26, 2022, 47 TexReg 3056