Section 0940-05-23-.03 - PERSONNEL AND STAFFING REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTITUTIONAL HABILITATION FACILITIES(1) All professional services must be provided by persons duly licensed or certified to practice their profession in the State of Tennessee, or by persons who are eligible for licensure or certification and under the supervision of duly licensed or certified personnel, as appropriate.(2) The facility must provide an overall ratio of one (1) direct-services staff member for each two and one-half (2 1/2) clients present.(3) The facility must ensure that employees practice infection control procedures that will protect clients from infectious diseases.(4) Employees must have a regular tuberculosis skin test within thirty (30) days of employment and as required thereafter by current Tennessee Department of Health guidelines.(5) Employees must be provided with a basic orientation in the proper management of individuals with seizure disorders prior to being assigned to work with individuals with such disorders.(6) Clients must never be left unattended during normal sleeping hours.(7) A staff member must be on duty in the facility who is trained in First Aid and the Heimlich manuever.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-23-.03
Original rule filed May 26, 1988; effective July 11, 1988.Authority: T.C.A. § 33-2-504.