Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0465-02-15-.11
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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 governing body must ensure that all persons supported in semi-independent living services must meet the following criteria:
- (a) Capable of self-preservation;
- (b) Able to care for basic self-help and minor health care needs without assistance;
- (c) Able to care for personal possessions and to maintain personal living area in a state of orderliness and cleanliness to the extent it does not constitute a health hazard;
- (d) Able to travel independently or secure assistance in traveling to work, training, community activities, or to generic services;
- (e) Able to recognize danger or threat to personal safety; DISABILITIES SEMI-INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES
- (f) Able to plan and cook simple meals; and
- (g) Able to secure assistance in crisis situations by such means as the telephone or contacting neighbors or staff.
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.