Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-03-06-.01

Current through October 22, 2024

Section 0940-03-06-.01 - SCOPE

(1) This chapter applies to all facilities providing inpatient mental health services in a hospital without regard to source of licensure, certification or accreditation. Isolation and restraint may be used in such settings only in compliance with this chapter.

(2) Isolation or restraint in mental health treatment settings other than hospitals is governed by chapters applicable to those settings. Chemical restraint is permissible only in a hospital and in compliance with this chapter.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-03-06-.01

Original rule filed October 3, 2002; effective December 17, 2002.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-4-103, 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 33-1-120, 33-1-302, 33-1-305, 33-1-309, 33-2-301, and 33-2-302.