Employees of the community services agencies shall be considered "state employees" for purposes of § 9-8-307. Designated volunteers providing services under this part shall also be considered "state employees" for purposes of § 9-8-307; provided, that designated volunteers who are medical professionals providing direct health care pursuant to this part shall be considered "state employees" solely for the category of "professional liability" pursuant to § 9-8-307.
T.C.A. § 37-5-314