Section 0465-02-06-.01 - GOVERNANCE(1) The governing body must ensure that the licensee complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.(2) The governing body must ensure that the facility/services are administered and operated in accordance with written policies and procedures.(3) The governing body must exercise general direction over the facility/services and establish policies governing the operation of the facility/services and the welfare of the person supported.(4) The governing body must designate an individual responsible for the operation of the facility/services.(5) The governing body must ensure that the licensee serves only persons whose placement will not cause a violation of its licensed status and capacity based on the distinct licensure category, the life safety occupancy classification, and the required staffing ratios, if any.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0465-02-06-.01
New rules filed July 6, 2016; effective 10/4/2016.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.