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Training, Tools & Resources for ICF/IID Providers

  • Medication Administration by Unlicensed Personnel in ICF/IID (PDF)
  • RN Delegation in ICF/IID to Unlicensed Personnel and Tasks Not Requiring Delegation in Independent Living Environments for Clients with Stable and Predictable Conditions (PDF)
  • Case Study (PDF)

Providers and nurses may report any concerns regarding unsafe or ineffective nursing care directly to: Sb1857@bon.texas.gov.

Additional Resources

  • ICF/IID FAQs
  • Board of Nursing "Practice" information
  • Send questions related to Senate Bill 1857 to sb1857@bon.texas.gov
  • Send questions (nursing and non-nursing) related to HCS or TxHmL to LTCRpolicy@hhs.texas.gov.
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