TX HHS Form 1585. Acknowledgement of Responsibility for Exemption from Nursing Licensure for Certain Services Delivered through Consumer Directed Services

The TX HHS Form 1585 is an acknowledgement of responsibility for exemption from nursing licensure for certain services delivered through consumer-directed services. This form helps solve the problem of ensuring that individuals with disabilities or elderly persons are able to receive necessary care and support while also complying with state regulations.

This form is typically used in situations where a person with a disability or elderly person requires assistance with daily living tasks, such as bathing, dressing, or feeding. The individual's parent or guardian must acknowledge that they are capable of training the person delivering the service to perform the task properly, and that they will be present when the service is performed or immediately accessible if not.

The form also outlines specific responsibilities and conditions for exemption from nursing licensure, including requirements for the person delivering the service. Key features include ensuring that the person delivering the service has not been denied a license under Chapter 301, Occupations Code, and that they are capable of performing tasks that do not require professional nursing judgment or intervention.

• This form is used in situations where individuals with disabilities or elderly persons require assistance with daily living tasks.
• The individual's parent or guardian must acknowledge their responsibility for training the person delivering the service and ensuring proper performance of the task.
• The form outlines specific responsibilities and conditions for exemption from nursing licensure, including requirements for the person delivering the service.