Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0465 - Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Subtitle 0465-02 - Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Department of
Chapter 0465-02-14 - Minimum Program Requirements for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Respite Care Services
Section 0465-02-14-.01 - POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 0465-02-14-.01
Current through September 24, 2024
(1) The written policies and procedures manual must include the following:
(a) Policies and procedures regarding
tuberculosis control and the reporting of infectious and communicable diseases
as required by the Tennessee Department of Health;
(b) Policies and procedures establishing
minimum requirements in all respite care services for ensuring safety to life
in the event of fire. These policies and procedures must minimally ensure:
1. Fire safety features of smoke detectors,
fire extinguishers and two (2) alternate means of escape from sleeping rooms in
each home; and
2. Training for all
providers in developing and implementing fire safety precautions and evacuation
procedures within each home.
(c) Policies and procedures establishing
minimum requirements for environmental quality in each home. Such requirements
must include minimum standards for health, sanitation, and adequate
furnishings, and equipment for meeting the needs and food/nutrition of the
person supported.
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.
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