Section 0940-05-46-.12 - HEALTH, HYGIENE, AND GROOMING PROVISIONS FOR SERVICE RECIPIENTS(1) The facility must have provisions that address the following health issues while the service recipient is at the facility:(d) Adequate, uninterrupted sleep.(2) The facility must educate and encourage the independent exercise of health, hygiene, and grooming practices, as appropriate.(3) The facility must encourage the use of, including but not limited to, dental appliances, eyeglasses, and hearing aids, if used by the service recipient.(4) The facility must encourage each service recipient to maintain a well-groomed and clean appearance that is age and activity appropriate.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-46-.12
Original rule filed July 31, 2008; effective October 14, 2008.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-4-103, 4-5-202, 33-1-302, 33-1-305, 33-1-309, 33-2-301, 33-2-302, 33-2-403, 33-2-404, and Executive Order Number 44 (February 23, 2007).