Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0465-02-20-.03
Personnel and Staffing
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 must provide one (1) direct support staff member for every six (6) children present unless a more stringent staffing ratio is required by applicable life safety rules. DISABILITIES PRESCHOOL FACILITIES/SERVICES
- (2) The licensee must ensure that employees practice infection control procedures that will protect the child supported from infectious diseases.
- (3) Employees must have a regular tuberculosis skin test or screening within thirty (30) days of employment and as required thereafter by current Tennessee Department of Health guidelines.
- (4) Employees must be provided with a basic orientation in the proper management of seizure disorders prior to being assigned to work with children with such disorders.
- (5) A staff member must be on duty in the facility who is trained in First Aid and Infant/Child Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
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.