Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-16-.03

Current through December 18, 2024

Section 0940-05-16-.03 - HOSPITAL PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

(1) The governing body must ensure the following requirements are met:

(a) Maintain personnel records on all employees which contain, but are not limited to: job title, job application, job qualifications, verification of credentials, performance evaluations, evidence of employee's professional certification or licensure, and/or appropriate academic degrees when required by the job requirements and date of separation from employment with the facility;

(b) Provide a mechanism for staff development and training which must include, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Patient rights,

2. Privacy rights and justification for searches and inspections of patients' person and property, and,

3. Medications and their side effects; and

(c) Assure that volunteers, if utilized, are in a supportive capacity under the supervision of an appropriate designated staff member.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-16-.03

Original rule filed May 26, 1988; effective July 11, 1988.

Authority: T.C.A. § 33-2-504.