Texas PAS Policy & Procedure Manual
36 policies and 25 forms written to 26 TAC Chapter 558, with the rule beside every policy. Editable Word and PDF. Texas rules as of November 2026.
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- Instant download (Word + PDF) right after checkout.
- Developed by a registered nurse (MSN, RN) with legal nurse consulting and case management experience. Final RN review completed November 2026.
- If any section in the published contents is missing or a file won't open, tell us within 14 days. We'll fix it within 3 business days or refund you in full.
- Founding buyers get free revised pages for Texas rule changes to the sections in their manual for 12 months after purchase.
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What you get
- 36 Texas policies in 5 parts: administration, personnel, client services, PAS-specific standards, and safety and quality
- The rule beside every policy: each one starts with its 26 TAC Chapter 558 section, so you can check it against the official text
- 25 forms and templates (A–Y): employability check log, supervisory visit record, individualized service plan, complaint log, incident and abuse report worksheet, emergency triage list and more
- Editable Word file plus a PDF (about 118 pages), with fill-in fields for your agency name, administrator, supervisor and service area
- Current through November 2026: SEMARC employability checks (26 TAC §561.3; HHSC PL 2026-10) and abuse, neglect and exploitation reporting to HHSC Complaint and Incident Intake (PL 2023-12)
- "Pending rule changes at a glance": which policies HHSC's September 2026 Chapter 558 proposal would change
- Practical notes for owners on the records that show you follow each policy
A few sections and their rules
The links open the official Texas Administrative Code (Texas Secretary of State).
| Section | Rule |
|---|---|
| Staffing policies | §558.245 |
| Criminal history, registry and SEMARC checks | §558.247; 26 TAC §561.3 |
| Abuse, neglect and exploitation reporting (to HHSC intake, PL 2023-12) | §558.249 |
| Emergency preparedness | §558.256 |
| Client rights and complaints | §558.282 |
| Infection control | §558.285 |
| Client records | §558.301 |
| PAS scope, RN delegation and supervision | §558.404 |
Two places where the rule text is out of date, and how the manual handles them:
- §558.247 still points to 40 TAC §93.3(c). Those Employee Misconduct Registry rules moved to 26 TAC Chapter 561, so the manual cites the current rule, §561.3(d).
- §558.249 still names DFPS. Since September 1, 2023, HHSC tells HCSSAs to report abuse, neglect and exploitation by agency staff to HHSC Complaint and Incident Intake (PL 2023-12). The manual follows the HHSC process and flags the difference.
Pending Texas rule changes
On September 18, 2026, HHSC proposed amending most of Chapter 558 (51 TexReg 6429), including §558.404, the section specific to PAS agencies. As of November 15, 2026, it hadn't been adopted. The manual marks every policy the proposal would change and includes replacement text for the RN-delegation option. If it's adopted, we'll publish revised pages. Founding buyers get free revised pages for Texas rule changes to the sections in their manual for 12 months after purchase.
Who it's for
- New Texas agencies preparing an HCSSA application or their initial survey in the PAS category
- Operating PAS agencies updating an older manual for SEMARC and the pending Chapter 558 changes
Who it's not for
- Licensed home health, hospice or Medicare-certified agencies. Those need more than the PAS standards.
- Agencies outside Texas
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