Texas § OC.301.407 - DUTY OF STATE AGENCY TO REPORT
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§ OC.301.407. DUTY OF STATE AGENCY TO REPORT
DUTY OF STATE AGENCY TO REPORT. (a) This section applies only to a state agency that: (1) licenses, registers, or certifies: (A) a hospital; (B) a nursing home; (C) a health science center; (D) a home health agency; or (E) another health care facility or agency; or (2) surveys a facility or agency listed in Subdivision (1) regarding the quality of nursing care provided by the facility or agency. (b) Unless expressly prohibited by state or federal law, a state agency that has reason to believe that a nurse has engaged in conduct subject to reporting shall report the nurse in writing to the board or to a nursing peer review committee under Chapter 303 . Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 553, Sec. 1.035, eff. Sept. 1, 2003. Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 803 (S.B. 993 ), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2007.
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