Sec. 42.256.  TREATMENT MODEL.  (a)  Each general residential operation providing treatment services shall, on issuance of an initial or renewal license under this chapter, submit to the commission information on the operation's treatment model.  A general residential operation that contracts with the department to provide residential care for children in foster care shall submit information on the operation's treatment model to the department on execution and renewal of a contract.
(b)  The operation shall annually assess the overall effectiveness of the model adopted under this section.
(c)  The treatment model must address all aspects related to children's care, including children's therapeutic needs.  The model shall include:
(1)  the manner in which treatment goals will be individualized and identified for each child;
(2)  the method the operation will use to measure the effectiveness of each treatment goal for the child;
(3)  the actions the operation will take if the treatment goals are not met; and
(4)  the method the operation will use to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment model.
(d)  A general residential operation may change a treatment model adopted under this section after notifying the commission of the change and submitting the new treatment model to the commission.
(e)  The executive commissioner may adopt rules to implement this section.
(f)  The general residential operation shall adopt policies and procedures to implement the treatment model.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 621 (S.B. 1896), Sec. 24, eff. June 14, 2021.