Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-27-.01 - POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR RESPITE CARE SERVICES FACILITIES

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

(a) Policies and procedures regarding tuberculosis control and the reporting of infectious and communicable diseases as required by the Tennessee Department of Health;

(b) Policies and procedures establishing minimum requirements in all placement providers' homes for ensuring safety to life in the event of fire. These policies and procedures minimally must ensure:

1. Fire safety features of smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and two alternate means of escape from sleeping rooms in each provider's home, and

2. Training for all providers in developing and implementing fire safety precautions and evacuation procedures within each provider's home; and

(c) Policies and procedures establishing minimum requirements for environmental quality in each provider's home. Such requirements must include minimum standards for health and sanitation, adequate furnishings and equipment for meeting clients' needs and food and nutrition.

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Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-27-.01

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

Authority: T.C.A. § 33-2-504.