Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1200-14-01-.21

Current through December 10, 2024

Section 1200-14-01-.21 - TERMINAL DISINFECTION

It shall be the duty of the local health officer, prior to the release from official isolation or quarantine of any case of communicable disease, to have instituted such terminal disinfection and cleansing measures as he may deem necessary. Terminal disinfection shall in no case be a substitute for concurrent disinfection throughout the course of the disease.

Original rule certified June 7, 1974. Repeal and new rule filed March 31, 1977; effective May 2, 1977. Amendment filed April 20, 1987; effective June 4, 1987.

Authority: T.C.A. §§49-1769, 53-607, 53-621, 53-905, 53-1023 and 53-1109.