Section 0940-01-02-.07 - PATIENT RIGHTS ADVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES(1) The PRA's performance evaluation plan shall include the duties imposed by these rules.(2) The PRA shall work cooperatively with other hospital personnel, shall be an objective advocate for patient rights, and shall effectively present the patient's views and wishes in the procedures under these rules.(3) The PRA shall work with hospital staff in conducting both initial and continuing education on the implementation of these rules.(4) The PRA shall maintain a file and the appropriate monitoring and compliance on each patient receiving medication under these rules.(5) The PRA shall compile each quarter a summary and interpretative review of actions taken under these rules and submit a report to the Commissioner.(6) The PRA's duties in implementing these rules take priority over other duties as general patient rights advisors and over other kinds of duties they may have.(7) The PRA shall receive the training provided under rule 0940-1-1-.09(4).Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-01-02-.07
(For Administrative History prior to February, 1985, see page 1.001). New rule filed January 9, 1985; effective February 8, 1985.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 33-1-203 through 33-1-205, 33-3-104 and 33-3-105.