Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0465 - Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Subtitle 0465-02 - Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Department of
Chapter 0465-02-18 - Minimum Program Requirements for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Supported Living Services
Section 0465-02-18-.01 - POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Current through September 24, 2024

(1) The governing body of the entity providing support and assistance must maintain policies and procedures for control of infectious and communicable diseases.

(2) The governing body of the entity providing support and assistance must maintain policies and procedures establishing minimum requirements ensuring reasonable safety to life in the event of fire for all dwellings in which persons supported reside. These policies and procedures must require:

(a) Fire safety features of smoke detection, fire extinguishers, and two (2) alternative means of escape in each dwelling; and

(b) Training for support staff and persons supported in the proper evacuation from the home and the use of fire safety features.

(3) The governing body must maintain policies and procedures establishing standards ensuring environmental quality in the home of each 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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