Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-26-.09 - DAY ACTIVITY PROVISIONS FOR PLACEMENT SERVICES FACILITIES

(1) The governing body must ensure that day activities are provided or procured. Such day activities must be in accordance with the age level and interests and abilities of the clients and in accordance with Individual Program Plans.

(2) If the client attends a school or day program provided outside of the facility, the governing body must ensure that the facility's staff participates with the school personnel in developing an individual education plan or with the day program staff in developing an Individual Program Plan, as appropriate.

(3) The governing body must ensue that each multiply-handicapped and non-ambulatory client:

(a) Is assisted by a direct-services staff member in spending at least three (3) hours of their waking day out of bed unless contraindicated by a physician's order;

(b) Is assisted by a direct-services staff member in spending a portion of their waking day out of their bedroom area;

(c) Is assisted by a direct-services staff member in an exercise period daily; and

(d) Is assisted in being mobile whenever possible by the use of wheelchairs or other mobility devices.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-26-.09

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

Authority: T.C.A. § 33-2-504.