Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-28-.01

Current through December 18, 2024

Section 0940-05-28-.01 - POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR SEMI-INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITIES

(1) The written policies and procedures manual must include the following elements:

(a) Procedures for tuberculosis control and reporting of infectious and communicable diseases to the Tennessee Department of Health.

(b) Policies and procedures establishing minimum requirements ensuring reasonable safety to life in the event of fire for all dwellings in which clients reside. These policies and procedures must require:

1. Fire safety features of smoke detection, fire extinguishers and two (2) alternative routes of escape in each client's dwelling; and

2. Training for each client at the time of placement in the proper evacuation of his or her respective dwelling and the use of fire safety features; and

(c) Policies and procedures establishing minimum standards of environmental quality in each client's dwelling. These policies and procedures must ensure:

1. A client's health is not threatened by the standard of environmental quality maintained in each dwelling; and

2. Each client's dwelling is furnished and equipped in an adequate manner for meeting the client's individual needs and personal life style.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-28-.01

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

Authority: T.C.A. § 3-2-504.