Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0720-15-.11 - CHILD, PARENT OR RESPONSIBLE PARTY'S RIGHTS

(1) The PCCC shall demonstrate respect and support for each child's rights. The facility insures each child receives professional and humanistic services in a manner that protects their fundamental human, civil, constitutional and statutory rights.

Policies and procedures shall be developed, approved, and maintained to ensure consistent application and communication throughout the organization.

(a) The following rights of children and parents shall apply whenever appropriate:

1. Impartial access to treatment or accommodations that are available or medically indicated regardless of race, creed, sex, national origin, or sources of payment for care.

2. Considerate, respectful care at all times and under all circumstances, with recognition of his/her personal dignity, values and beliefs.

3. Identity and professional status of individuals providing services to the child and to know who is primarily responsible for the child's care or treatment.

4. Expectation of reasonable safety insofar as family practices and environment are concerned.

5. Confidentiality of child's records.

6. Ability to voice complaints regarding care without fear of discrimination or compromising their child's future care.

7. The parent may direct a determination which encompasses the right to make choices regarding life sustaining treatment, including resuscitative services.

8. Information about fee schedules and payment policies.

9. Environment conducive to personal and informational privacy.

(b) Children shall not be abused, neglected, or administered corporal punishment.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0720-15-.11

Original rule filed June 13, 2002; effective August 27, 2002. Transferred from chapter 1200-08-02 pursuant to Public Chapter 1119 of 2022 effective 7/1/2022.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 68-11-202, 68-11-204, 68-11-206, and 68-11-209.