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Code of Ethics
The profession of Residential Care is dedicated to providing quality
care to the elderly and mentally challenged in a safe and secure
environment. The professional relationships between provider and
client must be governed by the highest moral and ethical values.
- Provider shall adhere to the licensure requirements of Chapter
247 of the Texas Department of Human Services Health and Safety
Code.
- Provider shall pursue licensure before the capacity of any of
their facilities exceeds three residents unrelated to the owner.
- Provider shall provide services without regard to sex, race,
color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or political
affiliation.
- Provider shall obtain informed, written consent from a client
or guardian before releasing confidential information, except
as required by law.
- Provider shall provide a clear description of services, fees,
and billings.
- Provider shall not misrepresent qualification, credentials or
services in any written or verbal advertisement.
- Provider shall maintain their annual required CEUs.
- Provider shall adhere to the Residents Bill of Rights.
- Provider shall report any situations endangering the heath and
safety of residents to the Texas Department of Human Services
(i.e. financial exploitation, abuse, neglect, etc.)
- Provider shall not accept inappropriate residents consistent
with State standards. Also, providers should assist with relocating
residents that become inappropriate.
- Provider shall strive to assure cooperation between all of the
individuals involved in providing services and care to residents.
Houston Texans Organization
of Residential Care Homes (HTORCH)
6602 Rockergate
Missouri City, TX 77489
Phone: 713-907-5613
Fax: 281-438-2144
Email: jostewart4@aol.com
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