Tex.
Ins. Code Section 1903.003
Loss Control Services Required
(a)
Before writing professional liability insurance for a hospital in this state, an insurer must maintain or provide loss control facilities that:(1)
provide loss control services reasonably commensurate with the risks, exposures, and experience of the insured’s business;(2)
are adequate to provide loss control services required by the nature of the policyholder’s operations; and(3)
include surveys, recommendations, training programs, consultations, and analyses of accident causes.(b)
To provide the facilities required by this section, the insurer may:(1)
employ qualified personnel;(2)
retain qualified independent contractors;(3)
contract with the policyholder to provide qualified loss control personnel and services; or(4)
use a combination of methods described by this subsection.(c)
Independent contractors and other personnel described by Subsection (b) must have the qualifications of a field safety representative. A field safety representative must be an individual who:(1)
holds a:(A)
bachelor’s degree in science or engineering;(B)
bachelor of arts degree in nursing;(C)
bachelor of science degree in nursing, pharmacy, or physical therapy; or(D)
master’s degree in hospital administration;(2)
is a licensed engineer;(3)
is a certified safety professional;(4)
is a certified industrial hygienist;(5)
has at least 10 years’ experience in occupational safety and health; or(6)
has completed a course of training in loss control services approved by the department.
Source:
Section 1903.003 — Loss Control Services Required, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.1903.htm#1903.003 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
