The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
  (1) Direct care employee--A facility employee who provides direct delivery of services to an individual.
  (2) Facility--A state hospital or state supported living center.
  (3) Individual--A person who is receiving services at a facility.
  (4) State hospital--A hospital as defined under Texas Health and Safety Code (HSC) §552.0011 operated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) primarily to provide inpatient care and treatment for individuals with mental illness.
  (5) State supported living center (SSLC)--An SSLC as defined by Texas HSC §531.002 and the intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities component of the Rio Grande State Center operated by HHSC.

Source Note: The provisions of this §926.2 adopted to be effective March 20, 2024, 49 TexReg 1719