Section 0940-05-28-.12 - SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR CLIENTS OF SEMI-INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITIES(1) The governing body must ensure that the following support services are provided for clients of the program: (a) Transportation or assistance with transportation for non-routine events, special appointments or long distance travel;(b) Liaison for making appointments and obtaining consultation with professional services;(c) Maintenance of a current list within each client's dwelling of names and telephone numbers for emergency services and the program support staff;(d) Counseling for each client 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 client 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 in the use and protection of money; and(i) Assistance in applying for financial benefits for which the client may be eligible.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-28-.12
Original rule filed May 26, 1988; effective July 11, 1988.Authority: T.C.A. § 33-2-504.