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Ach Child And Family Services

None, None, TX

42cited violations
12serious
89inspections & investigations
0enforcement actions

Program

Type
General residential operation
Licensed capacity
16
Ages
5-17
Hours
-
Director / administrator
Jennifer Marie Hensarling
Phone
(817) 335-4673
Regulated since
Sep 27, 2024
HHSC IDs
Operation 1453320 · number 1779839
Official record
HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Year by year

YearViolationsSeriousMain categories
202622 Illness & medication (2)
2025184 Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (4), Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (2), Other (6)
202462 Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (2)
2023164 Supervision & ratios (8), Staff background & training (4), Other (4)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

  1. Sep 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history

  2. Aug 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  3. Aug 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  4. Jul 31, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  5. Jul 31, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  6. Jul 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  7. Jul 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  8. Jul 14, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
    • Illness & medication Serious

      A caregiver did not obtain medical attention timely for a child in care.

      HHSC 748.1531(a)(2) — Medical care-A child in care must receive medical care as needed for injury, illness, and pain

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-06. Correction verified 2026-08-11.

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  9. Jul 14, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
    • Illness & medication Serious

      A caregiver did not obtain medical attention timely for a child in care.

      HHSC 748.1531(a)(2) — Medical care-A child in care must receive medical care as needed for injury, illness, and pain

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-06. Correction verified 2026-08-11.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  10. Apr 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  11. Apr 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  12. Apr 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  13. Apr 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  14. Apr 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  15. Apr 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  16. Apr 7, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  17. Apr 7, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  18. Apr 4, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  19. Apr 4, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  20. Mar 26, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  21. Mar 26, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  22. Mar 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  23. Mar 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  24. Mar 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  25. Mar 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  26. Mar 12, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  27. Mar 12, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  28. Mar 12, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  29. Mar 12, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  30. Jan 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  31. Jan 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  32. Dec 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  33. Dec 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  34. Nov 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  35. Nov 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  36. Nov 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  37. Nov 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  38. Nov 18, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  39. Nov 18, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  40. Nov 8, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
    • Illness & medication Serious

      A child in care did not receive medical care timely.

      HHSC 748.1531(a)(2) — Medical care-A child in care must receive medical care as needed for injury, illness, and pain

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-12. Correction verified 2026-01-14.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  41. Nov 8, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
    • Illness & medication Serious

      A child in care did not receive medical care timely.

      HHSC 748.1531(a)(2) — Medical care-A child in care must receive medical care as needed for injury, illness, and pain

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-12. Correction verified 2026-01-14.

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  42. Oct 23, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
    • Illness & medication

      Operation did not administer the medication to the child as instructed. Follow-up update 01/16/2026, the operation has corrected the deficiencies.

      HHSC 748.2003(b)(3) — AP Administration of prescription medication-Administer medications according to instructions or a prescribing health-care professional's orders

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-26. Correction verified 2026-01-14.

    • Cleanliness & sanitation

      During walk through of the kitchen food items were found to be expired. Follow-up update 01/16/2026, the operation has corrected the deficiencies.

      HHSC 748.3441(a) — Food Preparation-Food & drinks must be of safe quality, stored, prepared, distributed, & served under sanitary & safe conditions

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-26. Correction verified 2025-12-08.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  43. Oct 23, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
    • Illness & medication

      Operation did not administer the medication to the child as instructed. Follow-up update 01/16/2026, the operation has corrected the deficiencies.

      HHSC 748.2003(b)(3) — AP Administration of prescription medication-Administer medications according to instructions or a prescribing health-care professional's orders

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-26. Correction verified 2026-01-14.

    • Cleanliness & sanitation

      During walk through of the kitchen food items were found to be expired. Follow-up update 01/16/2026, the operation has corrected the deficiencies.

      HHSC 748.3441(a) — Food Preparation-Food & drinks must be of safe quality, stored, prepared, distributed, & served under sanitary & safe conditions

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-26. Correction verified 2025-12-08.

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  44. Aug 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  45. Aug 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  46. Jul 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  47. Jul 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  48. Jun 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  49. Jun 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  50. Jun 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  51. Jun 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  52. May 28, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios

      The service plans reviewed had the same supervision requirements, as well as the same generic statements documented.

      HHSC 748.1337(b)(1)(D)(ii) — Initial Service Plan-Include instructions to caregivers about level of supervision required

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-21. Correction verified 2025-07-21.

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  53. May 28, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios

      The service plans reviewed had the same supervision requirements, as well as the same generic statements documented.

      HHSC 748.1337(b)(1)(D)(ii) — Initial Service Plan-Include instructions to caregivers about level of supervision required

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-21. Correction verified 2025-07-21.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  54. May 8, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
    • Other

      After placing a child in their bedroom, the staff member blocked the door by using their foot, preventing the child from opening or leaving the bedroom.

      HHSC 748.2451(a)(4)(A) — Seclusion-Only for child with ED or PDD when 25+ children with ED or PDD or >30% of children with ED or PDD; not allowed for child in therapeutic camp

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-28. Correction verified 2025-07-09.

    • Other

      A staff member inappropriate intervene when a child would not return to their room. The staff member grabbed the child by the arm and then drugged across the room. The child was then picked up and carried to their room.

      HHSC 748.2551(a) — EBI Implementation-Must be an appropriate response to the behavior demonstrated, and de-escalation must have failed

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-28. Correction verified 2025-07-09.

    • Other Serious

      Staff members did not intervene, when another staff was using inappropriate discipline techniques that could have caused injury to a child.

      HHSC 748.685(c)(2) — Caregiver responsibility - provide a safe environment

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-28. Correction verified 2025-07-09.

    • Staff background & training

      A staff member did not complete EBI training that was due on 04/15/25.

      HHSC 748.930(b)(1)(A) — Annual Training-Caregivers in operations other than cottage homes must have 4 hrs of EBI every 6 months.

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-28. Correction verified 2025-07-09.

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  55. May 8, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
    • Other

      After placing a child in their bedroom, the staff member blocked the door by using their foot, preventing the child from opening or leaving the bedroom.

      HHSC 748.2451(a)(4)(A) — Seclusion-Only for child with ED or PDD when 25+ children with ED or PDD or >30% of children with ED or PDD; not allowed for child in therapeutic camp

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-28. Correction verified 2025-07-09.

    • Other

      A staff member inappropriate intervene when a child would not return to their room. The staff member grabbed the child by the arm and then drugged across the room. The child was then picked up and carried to their room.

      HHSC 748.2551(a) — EBI Implementation-Must be an appropriate response to the behavior demonstrated, and de-escalation must have failed

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-28. Correction verified 2025-07-09.

    • Other Serious

      Staff members did not intervene, when another staff was using inappropriate discipline techniques that could have caused injury to a child.

      HHSC 748.685(c)(2) — Caregiver responsibility - provide a safe environment

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-28. Correction verified 2025-07-09.

    • Staff background & training

      A staff member did not complete EBI training that was due on 04/15/25.

      HHSC 748.930(b)(1)(A) — Annual Training-Caregivers in operations other than cottage homes must have 4 hrs of EBI every 6 months.

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-28. Correction verified 2025-07-09.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  56. Apr 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  57. Apr 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  58. Apr 12, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  59. Apr 12, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  60. Mar 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  61. Mar 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  62. Mar 2, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  63. Mar 2, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  64. Feb 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios

      One out of four children's rights reviewed did not have a signature for the child. The child was at the operation and signed the form during the inspection.

      HHSC 748.1103(d) — Informing child of rights-Person being informed must sign statement indicating he read and understands the rights-signed copy filed in child's record

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-28.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  65. Feb 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios

      One out of four children's rights reviewed did not have a signature for the child. The child was at the operation and signed the form during the inspection.

      HHSC 748.1103(d) — Informing child of rights-Person being informed must sign statement indicating he read and understands the rights-signed copy filed in child's record

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-28.

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  66. Aug 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  67. Aug 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  68. Jun 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  69. Jun 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  70. Jun 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Safety & premises

      The emergency doors are locked and have a ten second delay when the alarm is set off not allowing the children to easily open the doors.

      HHSC 748.3237(c) — Safety Practices-Children must be able to open emergency exit doors easily from inside, unless written approval on file from fire inspector

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-05. Correction verified 2024-07-08.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  71. Jun 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Safety & premises

      The emergency doors are locked and have a ten second delay when the alarm is set off not allowing the children to easily open the doors.

      HHSC 748.3237(c) — Safety Practices-Children must be able to open emergency exit doors easily from inside, unless written approval on file from fire inspector

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-05. Correction verified 2024-07-08.

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  72. May 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  73. May 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  74. Apr 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  75. Apr 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  76. Mar 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  77. Mar 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  78. Mar 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  79. Mar 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  80. Mar 2, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
    • Other

      A caregiver did not demonstrate prudent judgement when throwing a bean bag at a child's head.

      HHSC 748.507(1) — Employee general responsibilities-Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-06. Correction verified 2024-05-16.

    • Illness & medication Serious

      A safe environment was not provided when a child was able to gain access to a medication room, left in the room out of the view of staff, and throw objects stored in the room at staff.

      HHSC 748.685(c)(2) — Caregiver responsibility - provide a safe environment

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-06. Correction verified 2024-05-16.

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  81. Mar 2, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
    • Other

      A caregiver did not demonstrate prudent judgement when throwing a bean bag at a child's head.

      HHSC 748.507(1) — Employee general responsibilities-Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-06. Correction verified 2024-05-16.

    • Illness & medication Serious

      A safe environment was not provided when a child was able to gain access to a medication room, left in the room out of the view of staff, and throw objects stored in the room at staff.

      HHSC 748.685(c)(2) — Caregiver responsibility - provide a safe environment

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-06. Correction verified 2024-05-16.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  82. Jan 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  83. Jan 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  84. Dec 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios

      The evaculation plans do not designate where the staff and children are to meet after they leave the building.

      HHSC 748.3233(b)(2) — Evacuation-Emergency evacuation & relocation diagram must include designated location outside operation where all caregivers & children meet

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-26. Correction verified 2023-12-26.

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  85. Dec 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios

      The evaculation plans do not designate where the staff and children are to meet after they leave the building.

      HHSC 748.3233(b)(2) — Evacuation-Emergency evacuation & relocation diagram must include designated location outside operation where all caregivers & children meet

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-26. Correction verified 2023-12-26.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  86. Nov 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Other Serious

      One out of one children files reviewed had the medical consenter form completed with the GRO staff and not the child's worker.

      HHSC 748.1207(a)(2) — Placement agreement-Must include a medical consent form signed by a person legally authorized by Texas Family Code to provide consent

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-24. Correction verified 2023-11-27.

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  87. Nov 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Other Serious

      One out of one children files reviewed had the medical consenter form completed with the GRO staff and not the child's worker.

      HHSC 748.1207(a)(2) — Placement agreement-Must include a medical consent form signed by a person legally authorized by Texas Family Code to provide consent

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-24. Correction verified 2023-11-27.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  88. Aug 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios

      Floor Plan did not include the severe weather shelter locations, or the meeting place for the fire evacuation. This was edited during the inspection.

      HHSC 748.101(3) — Plans to submit - sketch of operation's floor plan

      HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-22.

    • Other Serious

      The polices included parents written approval for overnights over 72 hours but did not include overnight visits under 72 hours. Further policy did not include information regarding staff taking children away for personal day or overnight visits. This was corrected on inspection.

      HHSC 748.105(6) — Personnel Policies - Develop written policies on whether caregivers may take children away for day/overnight visits, ensure policy meets requirements.

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-22.

    • Staff background & training

      The operation?s policy does not indicate which training curriculum the operation will use to train staff, volunteers or non-employees.

      HHSC 748.125(c)(1)(B) — Caregivers and employees must complete 1hr annual suicide training with curriculum that includes the understanding of safety planning.

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-09-28.

    • Staff background & training

      The operation?s policy does not indicate how they will promote suicide prevention training for non-employees, as appropriate.

      HHSC 748.125(c)(2) — Suicide Training-You must promote suicide prevention training for non-employees, as appropriate.

      HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-09-28.

    • Supervision & ratios

      The operations policy does not address how the operation will conduct screening in a manner that protects the child?s privacy.

      HHSC 748.125(d)(5) — Suicide Screening- Must be performed in a manner that protects the child?s privacy.

      HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-09-28.

    • Supervision & ratios

      The operations policy does not address who will serve on the postvention team or address this standard in the policy.

      HHSC 748.125(g)(1)(A) — You must create a Postvention Team, Written Action Plan and Protocols.

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-09-28.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  89. Aug 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios

      Floor Plan did not include the severe weather shelter locations, or the meeting place for the fire evacuation. This was edited during the inspection.

      HHSC 748.101(3) — Plans to submit - sketch of operation's floor plan

      HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-22.

    • Other Serious

      The polices included parents written approval for overnights over 72 hours but did not include overnight visits under 72 hours. Further policy did not include information regarding staff taking children away for personal day or overnight visits. This was corrected on inspection.

      HHSC 748.105(6) — Personnel Policies - Develop written policies on whether caregivers may take children away for day/overnight visits, ensure policy meets requirements.

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-22.

    • Staff background & training

      The operation?s policy does not indicate which training curriculum the operation will use to train staff, volunteers or non-employees.

      HHSC 748.125(c)(1)(B) — Caregivers and employees must complete 1hr annual suicide training with curriculum that includes the understanding of safety planning.

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-09-28.

    • Staff background & training

      The operation?s policy does not indicate how they will promote suicide prevention training for non-employees, as appropriate.

      HHSC 748.125(c)(2) — Suicide Training-You must promote suicide prevention training for non-employees, as appropriate.

      HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-09-28.

    • Supervision & ratios

      The operations policy does not address how the operation will conduct screening in a manner that protects the child?s privacy.

      HHSC 748.125(d)(5) — Suicide Screening- Must be performed in a manner that protects the child?s privacy.

      HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-09-28.

    • Supervision & ratios

      The operations policy does not address who will serve on the postvention team or address this standard in the policy.

      HHSC 748.125(g)(1)(A) — You must create a Postvention Team, Written Action Plan and Protocols.

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-09-28.

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