Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0465-02-08-.01
Policies and Procedures
Effective Oct 4, 2016Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-4-103, 4-5-202, 33-1-201, 33-1-302, 33-1-303, 33-1-305, 33-1-309, 33-2-301, 33- 2-302, 33-2-404, 33-2-407.Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities/, Disability and Aging
(1) The licensee shall maintain a written policy and procedures manual which includes:
- (a) A policy ensuring that employees and volunteers practice infection control procedures and standard precautions that will protect the persons supported from infectious diseases;
- (b) Procedures for tuberculosis control and reporting of infectious and communicable diseases to the Tennessee Department of Health; and
- (c) Requirements that each employee or volunteer comply with procedures for detection, prevention, and reporting of communicable diseases according to procedures of the Tennessee Department of Health.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-4-103, 4-5-202, 33-1-201, 33-1-302, 33-1-303, 33-1-305, 33-1-309, 33-2-301, 33- 2-302, 33-2-404, 33-2-407. Administrative History: New rules filed July 6, 2016; effective October 4, 2016.