Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0465 - Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Subtitle 0465-02 - Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Department of
Chapter 0465-02-16 - Minimum Program Requirements for Developmental Disabilities Semi-Independent Living Services
Section 0465-02-16-.11 - ADMISSIONS
Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 0465-02-16-.11
Current through September 24, 2024
(1) The governing body must ensure that all persons supported in semi-independent living services meet the following criteria:
(a) Capable of
self-preservation;
(b) Able to care
for basic self-help and minor health care needs without assistance;
(c) Able to care for personal possessions and
to maintain personal living area in a state of orderliness and cleanliness to
the extent it does not constitute a health hazard;
(d) Able to travel independently or secure
assistance in traveling to work, training, community activities, or to generic
services;
(e) Able to recognize
danger or threat to personal safety;
(f) Able to plan and cook simple meals;
and
(g) Able to secure assistance
in crisis situations by such means as the telephone or contacting neighbors or
staff.
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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