The licensure rules identify and define distinct categories of facilities or services. These facilities and services must meet applicable life safety, environmental and minimum program rules based on the type of program services and the needs of the persons served.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-4-103, 33-1-302, 33-1-303, 33-1-305, 33-1-309, 33-2-301, 33-2-302, 33-3-403, 33-2-404, 33-2-405, and 33-2-407. Administrative History: Original rule filed May 26, 1988; effective July 11, 1988. Repeal and new rule filed April 10, 2008; effective June 24, 2008. Repeal and new rule filed February 3, 2014; effective May 4, 2014.