Section 0465-02-15-.12 - SUPPORTIVE SERVICES(1) The governing body must ensure that the following support services are provided for each person supported:(a) Transportation or assistance with transportation for non-routine events, special appointment, or long distance travel;(b) Liaison for making appointments and obtaining consultation with professional services;(c) Maintenance of a current list of the names and telephone numbers, within each dwelling of the person supported, for emergency services and the Direct Support Staff available and on-call;(d) Counseling for each person supported as needed on the utilization of professional, social and community services, and assistance in the referral process and in making appointments for such services;(e) Monitoring of food and nutrition to ensure that the person supported is able to plan, shop for, store, and prepare appropriate food and meals;(f) Counseling, training, and other assistance in procuring and taking prescription and non-prescription drugs;(g) Aid in the development of homemaking, money management, and socialization skills;(h) Counseling/Assistance in the use and protection of money; and(i) Assistance in applying for financial benefits for which the person supported may be eligible.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0465-02-15-.12
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.