Summary of Previous Revisions
HHSC Child Care Regulation to Complete a Risk Assessment
Preparing for the Investigation
Complex Investigations Division
Special Investigators
Submitting and Approving Investigations
Notification of Rights
Reopening a Closed Investigation (PATS 14045)
Child Fatality
Child Fatality Notification (PATS 14088)
Heightened Monitoring (PATS 13922)
CCI Overview (PATS 13787)
Documenting Forensic Interviews and Referring Employee Investigations
CCI Investigation Jurisdiction and Program Organization (PATS 13804)
IMPACT Enhancements (PATS 13766)
Caseworkers for Children in CPS Care (PATS 13767)
Family Advocates and Other Advocacy Organizations (PATS 13772)
Investigations Requiring Case Assistance
Supervisor Review Time Frames and Storing Investigation Files
CCI Handbook Reorganization
Supervisor Review Time Frames and Appendix Resources
Storing Investigation Files
Documenting CCI Supervisor Staffings
Removing Regulatory Policy from CCI Handbook – Sections 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 9000, and Appendices
Removing Regulatory Policy from CCI Handbook – Section 7000
Working with Family Advocates and Other Advocacy Organizations
Interviewing Adults
CCI Handbook Definitions of Terms
CCI Secondary Approval
CCI Investigations of a Fatality or Near Fatality
Processing CCI Multiple Referral Investigations
Use of CCI Provider Notification Drop-down Option
CCI Intake Reports Not Screened
CCI Safety Plans
Documenting CCI Discussions about Child Sexual Aggression
Notifications to Residential Child Care Contracts During a CCI Investigation
Time Frame to Approve or Reject an Extension Request
Investigations Involving Trafficking or Child Fatality
Initial and Merged Investigation Tasks
Communicating ARIF Determinations to Child Care Regulations
PN Screening Procedures
Methods of Initiation and Notification to Providers
Updates to Investigations and State-Issued Equipment in Child Care Investigations (CCI) Handbook
New handbook title
Handling Disputed Criminal Histories
Permit Renewals
Inspecting an Operation During a Corrective Action
Revisions Related to Processing Fee Refunds
Unpaid Administrative Penalties
Revisions to LPPH 4000 (Inspections) and 3000 (Application and Issuance)
Documentation of Observations Made During the Inspection
Serious Injury Definition and Allegation Type
Risk Based Follow-Up Actions in Illegal Operations
Enforcement Team Conferences
Time Frames for Abuse and Neglect Investigations
Child Sexual Aggression
Revisions Related to Changes in Enforcement Policy
Initiation and Interviewing Alleged Victims
Health and Safety Audits for Certain Daycare Operations
Submitting and Approving Abuse or Neglect Investigations
Background Checks and Fees
Sex Offender Match Level One Intakes
Revisions to LPPH 3000, 4000, and 5100
Administrative Reviews and Final Dispositions
Documenting Closure and Drafting Letters for Auto Revocations
Administrative Penalties for Violations Corrected Before Inspection
Near Fatality
Sex Offender Match Level One Intakes
Considerations for Military Persons Applying for or Renewing Their Administrator Licenses
Documenting Follow-Up With an Operation
Sex Offender Proximity Matches
Documenting Observations Made During the Inspection
Investigations Involving Allegations of Abuse or Neglect
Adverse Actions Notifications
Administrative Penalty Updates
General Revisions to LPPH 3000 and 4000
Policy Updates Related to Sex Offender Proximity Matches
Distribution of the Preliminary and Final Child Death Report
Unannounced Inspections for P3 Investigations
Application and Issuance
Enforcement Team Conferences
Reviewing an Abuse or Neglect Investigation
Determining the Findings
LPPH 6526 Release of Information for a Child Death
Administrative Penalty Policy
Scanning Photos Using iPhone App
Inspection Requirements
Clarification for LPPH 6280
Licensing Responsibilities Related to a CPA Internal Investigation
Conducting Surveillance During Corrective Action
Amending a Citation as a Result of an Administrative Review
Holding Administrative Reviews for Controlling Persons
Following Up on Automatic Revocations
Designee Status in CLASS
Revisions to Follow-Up Policy and Procedure
Caregiver Ratios Beyond Licensing Requirements
Time of Initiation for Non-Abuse or Neglect Investigations
Requesting and Documenting a Courtesy Interview
Investigation Findings
Voluntary Suspension
Administrative Reviews
CLASS Roles and Functionality
Appendix 2000-4 Decision Guide
Pictures in Sensitive Areas
Abuse or Neglect When a Perpetrator Cannot Be Determined
Determining Whether a Program Is Exempt From Regulation
Administrative Penalties
Investigating a Child's Death
Risk Analysis Policy
Implement Two New Priorities for Investigations
Confidentiality
New Exemptions From Regulation
Photo and Video Policy
Background Checks
Military Applicants and Remedial Action for Ineligible Controlling Person
Administrative Penalties
Clarification of Investigation Policy
Rejecting an Investigation
Investigations of Illegal Operations
Due Process Procedures
Clarification
P2 Serious Injury Amendments
CLASS Search Function: Updates to 1000, 3000, 4000, 5400, 6000, 9000
Reporter Notifications
Reporter Notifications
Licensing Investigations
Central Registry and Criminal History Searches
Updates to Policy on Controlling Persons
Revisions to LPPH 6000 Investigations
Entering an Investigation Into IMPACT for Approval
Update Fee Policy for Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF)
Section 3000 Applications
Random-Sampling Inspections
Notice of Intent to Revoke, Deny or Suspend
Follow Up to Suspension, Revocation, or Denial
Administrative Actions – Waivers and Variances
Reorganization of 6000 Investigations
Controlling Person Policies for IT Rollout Phase II
Inspection Feedback Survey
Maternity Homes
The Entry Date Field in the CLASS Chronology
Controlling Persons
Monitoring Controlling Persons During Inspections
Records on Controlling Persons
2000 Handling Inquiries About the Licensing Process and Exemptions
3000 Application and Issuance
LPPH 4000: Clarification and Reorganization
Taking Corrective Action
Deficiencies Reported by Another Entity
Technical Assistance
CPA and RTC Enforcement Team Conferences
Documentation of Operating Status Effective Date in CLASS
Off-Site Records Storage
Review Fee History Before Inspections
Removing CLASS Access Without an eMAC
Clarification: Risk Evaluation is a Process
Background Check Fee Exemption Clarification
Deletion of CCL Appendix 1000-4
Subpoena Policy
Name change from TYC and TJPC to new agency Texas Juvenile Justice Department
Exit Conference Following Inspections
Following Up on Deficiencies
Random-Sample Inspections of CPA Foster Homes
Person First Language
Voluntary Suspension Documentation Requirements in CLASS
CPA Branch Office Effective Dates
Adding Time Frames for Inspecting CPA Branch Offices
Listed Family Home Fee Exemptions and Auto-Suspensions and Auto-Revocations
Reorganization of the 1000 Section
Clarification of Inspection Documentation
Exemptions for Programs With Parents on Premises
Evaluating an Operation With an Initial License
Clarifying Policy on Administrative Reviews – Timeframes and Complete Requests
Deletion of Listed Home Investigation Reference
Listed Family Homes Now Subject to Administrative Penalties
Removal of CPA Branch Notification Requirement
Licensed Administrator Remedial Action
Notifying Independent Foster Home Applicants About Criminal Background Check Requirement
Correction
People First Language
Security Policy for CLASS and IMPACT
Correction
Administrative Review
Removal of Appendix 3000-3
Enforcement Recommendations
Monitoring Agency Home Sampling
Review of Exemptions and Orientation
Changes In Law
Formatting of Section 5300
Clarifications on Waivers and Variances
Notification of Reapplication Restrictions
Time Frame for Reissuance of Permit
Reorganization of Section 3000
Enforcement Team Conferences
Formatting of Sections 2000, 6000, 7000, and 8000
Time Frame for Reissuance of Permit
Formatting of Sections 4000, 5100, 5200, 5400
Interviews of Biological or Adopted Children of Providers (4th Amendment Decision)
Employer-Based Child Care
Handling Intake Reports
Background Checks for Center Employees
Background Checks
Educational Exemptions
Food Distribution Program
License Application
Cross References
Types of Reports Investigated by Licensing
Investigations With Approved Extensions
Parallel Investigations With CPS
Investigations in CPS and CPA Foster Homes
Completing the Investigation
Referencing the Texas Family Code When Documenting Allegations of Exploitation
Disposition Codes When Entering Allegations of Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation
Content of a Findings Letter to a Perpetrator
Change in Initiation Time Frames for Investigations
Civil and Criminal Penalties
Annual Enforcement Team Conferences
Meeting With Designated Center Directors
Handling Clearance Notices and Matches
Out-of-State Findings Involving Prospective Foster and Adoptive Homes
Investigation Procedures