Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-32-.10 - SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES

(1) The governing body must ensure that the following support services are provided for individuals as needed:

(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 in each individual's home of current telephone numbers for emergency services and persons providing support;

(d) Assistance to each individual in the utilization of professional, social, and community services, and assistance in the referral process and in making appointments for such services;

(e) Assistance to ensure that a nutritionally adequate diet is available to the individual;

(f) Assistance in procuring and taking prescription and non-prescription drugs;

(g) Assistance in the use and protection of money; and

(h) Assistance in applying for financial benefits for which the individual may be eligible.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-32-.10

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

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