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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
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Title 2. HEALTH |
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Subtitle A. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH |
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Chapter 13. HEALTH DEPARTMENT HOSPITALS AND RESPIRATORY FACILITIES |
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Subchapter A. CARE AND TREATMENT IN HEALTH DEPARTMENT HOSPITALS |
Sec. 13.002. ADMISSION OF OTHER PATIENTS
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(a) The board may admit to any hospital under its supervision a patient who:
(1) is eligible to receive patient services under a department program; and
(2) will benefit from hospitalization.
(b) Admission to a hospital as authorized under this section is subject to the availability of:
(1) appropriate space after the needs of eligible tuberculosis and chronic respiratory disease patients have been met; and
(2) trained medical personnel for the necessary medical care and treatment.
(c) The board may adopt rules and enter into contracts as necessary to implement this section.
(d) This section does not require the board or department to:
(1) admit a patient to a particular hospital;
(2) guarantee the availability of space at any hospital; or
(3) provide treatment for a particular medical need at any hospital.