Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-26-.03

Current through June 10, 2024
Section 0940-05-26-.03 - PERSONNEL AND STAFFING REQUIREMENTS FOR PLACEMENT SERVICES FACILITIES
(1) The governing body must ensure that no more than three (3) clients are placed in an individual home at any given time.
(2) The governing body must ensure that employees and providers practice infection control procedures that will protect clients from infectious diseases.
(3) Employees and providers must have a regular tuberculosis skin test within thirty (30) days of employment and as required thereafter by current Tennessee Department of Health guidelines.
(4) Employees and providers 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.
(5) Clients must never be left unattended during normal sleeping hours.
(6) Employees and providers must be trained in First Aid and the Heimlich maneuver.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-26-.03

Original rule filed May 26, 1988; effective July 11, 1988.

Authority: T.C.A. § 33-2-504.