Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-41-.11 - HEALTH PROVISIONS FOR SERVICE RECIPIENTS

(1) The facility must have provisions that address the following health issues while the service recipient is at the facility:

(a) Nutritional needs;

(b) Exercise;

(c) Weight control;

(d) Adequate, uninterrupted sleep; and

(e) Designated smoking areas outside the building.

(2) The facility must educate and encourage service recipients in independent exercise of hygiene, and grooming practices, as appropriate.

(3) The facility will encourage the use of adaptive equipment including but not limited to dental appliances, eyeglasses, and hearing aids if used by service recipients.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-41-.11

Original rule July 27, 2000; effective October 10, 2000. Per Executive Order 44 (February 23, 2007), rule was transferred from 1200-8-22 on May 15, 2008. Repeal and new rule filed July 31, 2008; effective October 14, 2008.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-4-103, 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 33-1-302, 33-1-305, 33-1-309, 33-2-301, 33-2-302, 33-2-404 and Executive Order 44 (February 23, 2007).