Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-32-.01 - POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICE FACILITIES

(1) The governing body of the entity providing support and assistance must maintain policies and procedures for control of infectious and communicable diseases.

(2) The governing body of the entity providing support and assistance must maintain policies and procedures establishing minimum requirements ensuring reasonable safety to life in the event of fire for all dwellings in which individuals receiving support reside. These policies and procedures must require:

(a) Fire safety features of smoke detection, fire extinguishers, and two (2) alternative means of escape in each dwelling; and

(b) Training for support staff and individuals served in the proper evacuation from the home and the use of fire safety features.

(3) The governing body must maintain policies and procedures establishing standards ensuring environmental quality in the home of each individual receiving support.

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Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-32-.01

Original rule filed October 17, 1995; effective December 31, 1995.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-4-103, 33-1-205, and 33-2-504.