Sec. 593.028.  RESPITE CARE.  (a)  A person may be admitted to a residential care facility for respite care without a determination of an intellectual disability and interdisciplinary team recommendation if:
(1)  there is persuasive evidence that the proposed resident is a person with an intellectual disability;
(2)  space is available at the facility for which respite care is requested;
(3)  the facility director determines that the facility provides services that meet the needs of the proposed resident; and
(4)  the proposed resident or the proposed resident's family urgently requires assistance or relief that can be provided within a period not to exceed 30 consecutive days after the date of admission.
(b)  If the relief sought by the proposed resident or the proposed resident's family has not been provided within 30 days, one 30-day extension may be allowed if:
(1)  the facility director determines that the relief may be provided in the additional period; and
(2)  the parties agreeing to the original placement consent to the extension.
(c)  If an extension is not granted the resident shall be released immediately and may apply for other services.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 60, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by: 
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1441, eff. April 2, 2015.