Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Provider will be responsible for providing services as authorized by MHMR and specified in the individual’s plan of care. Provider must maintain all records regarding services rendered to individuals referred by MHMR for a period of five (5) years, and must allow MHMR immediate access during regular business hours to such records upon request. The Provider is required to comply with all state and federal laws regarding the confidentiality of consumers’ records and nondiscrimination. The Provider must perform criminal history checks on employees to ensure that individuals convicted of crimes against persons are not allowed to work with MHMR consumers. The Provider will obtain prior authorization, provide acceptable levels of care, maintain acceptable levels of liability insurance and appropriate licenses and accreditations. The Provider also agrees that its name may be used, along with a description of its facilities, care, and services in any information distributed by MHMR listing its providers. The Provider must comply with the rules and standards adopted under Section 534.052 of the Texas Health and Safety Code and applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations.
