Section 5.1711 - Methods of Providing Loss Control FacilitiesAny insurer desiring to write professional liability insurance for hospitals in Texas shall have available adequate facilities and field safety representatives to furnish to policyholders the services described in paragraphs (1)-(5) of this section.
(1) Surveys. On-site identification and subsequent evaluation of exposures relative to employees, patients, visitors, material, equipment, processes, and facilities, and contract and credentialed professional staff must be furnished.(2) Training programs. Training aids, programs, and materials to assist in the control of exposures to accident, injury, or illness must be made available.(3) Consultations. Counsel and advice to policyholders relative to risk, exposures, and experience in the policyholder's business must be furnished.(4) Analysis. Review of policies and procedures used by policyholders to identify causes and trends of incidents and occurrences must be furnished.(5) Recommendations. Communication to policyholders with reference to the control of patient, employee, contract and credentialed professional staff, and visitor exposures to malpractice loss, injury, or illness must be furnished.28 Tex. Admin. Code § 5.1711
The provisions of this §5.1711 adopted to be effective November 9, 1990, 15 TexReg 6191.