Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0465 - Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Subtitle 0465-02 - Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Department of
Chapter 0465-02-07 - Minimum Program Requirements for Intellectual Disabilities Adult Habilitation Day Facilities/Services
Section 0465-02-07-.03 - PERSONNEL AND STAFFING
Current through September 24, 2024
(1) The licensee must provide two (2) direct support staff members for the first twenty (20) persons supported. One (1) additional direct support staff member must be provided for each additional increment of twenty (20) persons supported present.
(2) The licensee must ensure that employees practice infection control procedures that will protect persons supported from infectious diseases.
(3) Employees shall be screened or tested for tuberculosis according to the procedures of the Tennessee Department of Health. Documentation of such screening or testing shall be maintained in the employee's personnel file.
(4) Employees must be provided with a basic orientation in the proper techniques and strategies for the support of persons supported with seizure disorders, prior to being assigned to work with them.
(5) A staff member must be on duty who is trained in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-4-103, 4-5-202, 33-1-201, 33-1-302, 33-1-303, 33-1-305, 33-1-309, 33-2-301, 33-2-302, 33-2-404, 33-2-407.
