(a) Each resident shall be provided a verbal orientation
within 12 hours after admission into the facility.
(b) The verbal orientation shall include an explanation
of the facility's:
  (1) procedures to access health care and available
services;
  (2) program rules with corresponding and maximum disciplinary
sanctions;
  (3) grievance policies and procedures;
  (4) procedures to access mental health care and available
services;
  (5) information regarding the reporting of suspected
abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child in a juvenile justice facility;
and
  (6) policy that states the resident is ensured the
right of confidentiality with regard to the items included in paragraphs
(3) and (5) of this subsection and will not face reprisal for participating
in the procedures included in these items.
(c) If the resident is not sufficiently fluent in English,
arrangements shall be made to provide the resident with an orientation
in the resident's primary language within 48 hours after admission.
(d) When a literacy problem prevents a resident from
understanding written rules, a staff member or translator shall assist
the resident within 48 hours after admission.
(e) The facility shall:
  (1) provide each resident a written copy of the orientation
materials upon completion of the orientation process; and/or
  (2) post the orientation information in an accessible
area in the housing unit such as on a wall or in a binder.


Source Note: The provisions of this §355.626 adopted to be effective November 15, 2013, 38 TexReg 7973