(a) You must adopt either:
  (1) The model suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention policy in §748.125 of this division (relating to What is the model suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention policy?); or
  (2) Another suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention policy that is approved by the Executive Commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission or designee and:
    (A) Addresses suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention;
    (B) Is based on current and best evidence-based practices;
    (C) Requires all caregivers and employees to receive annual suicide prevention training that includes understanding of safety planning and screening for risk;
    (D) Promotes suicide prevention training for non-employees, as appropriate; and
    (E) Includes plans and procedures to support children who return to the operation following hospitalization for a mental health condition.
(b) The suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention policy adopted under subsection (a) of this section may be part of a broader mental health crisis plan if the components of the plan include suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.

Source Note: The provisions of this §748.124 adopted to be effective September 19, 2022, 47 TexReg 5484