investigates the allegation. (d) If there are multiple allegations, the investigator refers any allegation involving clinical practice to the service provider for peer/professional review and investigates any allegation not involving clinical practice. §711.419. What if the investigator cannot complete the investigation on time? (a) If additional time is required to complete the investigation, the investigator must request an extension by submitting an Extension Request form to the appropriate APS program administrator. (b) The APS program administrator may grant an extension for good cause for one to 14 calendar days depending on the needs of the investigation. (c) The investigator must notify the service provider of all extensions. §711.423. Is the investigator required to designate a perpetrator or alleged perpetrator? (a) (No change.) (b) The perpetrator is "perpetrator unknown" when a positive identification of the responsible person(s) cannot be made. (c) The perpetrator is "systems issue" when the investigator determines that the lack of established policy or procedure contributed to the abuse, neglect, or exploitation. This agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be within the state agency's legal authority to adopt. Issued in Austin, Texas, on . Title 40, Social Services & Assistance, Part 19, Dept. of Family and Protective Services Chapter 711, Investigations of Individuals Receiving Services from Certain Providers Subchapter G, Release of Report and Findings TAC Section Number(s) §§711.603, 711.605, 711.609, 711.611, 711.613 Final Action 201602277 TRD Document Number For Proposed Action 5/27/2016 Proposed Action Publication Date X Amendment X New X Adopted With Changes Effective Date:
investigates the allegation. (d) If there are multiple allegations, the investigator refers any allegation involving clinical practice to the service provider for peer/professional review and investigates any allegation not involving clinical practice. §711.419. What if the investigator cannot complete the investigation on time? (a) If additional time is required to complete the investigation, the investigator must request an extension by submitting an Extension Request form to the appropriate APS program administrator. (b) The APS program administrator may grant an extension for good cause for one to 14 calendar days depending on the needs of the investigation. (c) The investigator must notify the service provider of all extensions. §711.423. Is the investigator required to designate a perpetrator or alleged perpetrator? (a) (No change.) (b) The perpetrator is "perpetrator unknown" when a positive identification of the responsible person(s) cannot be made. (c) The perpetrator is "systems issue" when the investigator determines that the lack of established policy or procedure contributed to the abuse, neglect, or exploitation. This agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be within the state agency's legal authority to adopt. Issued in Austin, Texas, on . Title 40, Social Services & Assistance, Part 19, Dept. of Family and Protective Services Chapter 711, Investigations of Individuals Receiving Services from Certain Providers Subchapter G, Release of Report and Findings TAC Section Number(s) §§711.603, 711.605, 711.609, 711.611, 711.613 Final Action 201602277 TRD Document Number For Proposed Action 5/27/2016 Proposed Action Publication Date X Amendment X New X Adopted With Changes Effective Date:
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