11600, Steps if Risk Identified During Heightened Monitoring

October 2021

Procedure

If risk is identified at the operation at any time during HM, the HM team determines the next steps to take. Next steps could include:

1. The HM team conducting additional inspections/visits;
2. The HM team having further discussions with the operation;
3. The HM team imposing a Heightened Monitoring Safety Plan;
4. DFPS suspending placements;
5. DFPS imposing fines;
6. HHSC suspending or revoking the operation’s license; and
7. DFPS terminating the DFPS RCC contact.