Section 0940-05-28-.11 - CLIENT ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR SEMI-INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITIES(1) The governing body must ensure that each client admitted meets the following criteria: (a) Capable of self-preservation; (b) Able to care for basic self-help and minor health care needs without assistance; (c) Able to care for personal possessions and able to maintain personal living area in a state of orderliness and cleanliness to the extent it does not constitute a health hazard; (d) Able to travel independently or secure assistance in traveling to work, training or to generic services; (e) Able to recognize danger or threat to personal safety; (f) Able to plan and cook simple meals; and (g) Able to secure assistance in crisis situations by such means as the telephone or contacting neighbors or staff. Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-28-.11
Original rule filed May 26, 1988; effective July 11, 1988.Authority: T.C.A. § 33-2-504.