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Section 9000: Case Contacts
9100 Requirements for Contacts
9110 Time Frame for Entry of Contacts
9210 Completing a Case Initiation
9300 Self-Neglect Resolved Before Initial Face-to-Face
9400 Initial Face-to-Face Contact With the Client
9410 Client Cannot Be Seen for Initial Face-to-Face Contact
9420 Client Is Inaccessible for Initial Face-to-Face Contact
9510 Safety Contacts After Completion of the Safety Assessment
9520 Safety Contacts When the Client Refuses to Cooperate
9530 Safety Contacts After Completion of the Risk of Recidivism Assessment (RORA)
9540 Safety Contacts When the Client Fails to Respond After Completion of the RORA
9550 Safety Contacts When APS Cannot Find the Client
9560 Safety Contacts When the Client Dies
9570 Safety Contacts in Cases Involving HHSC Office of Guardianship Services