Section 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.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.