Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-18-.03
Policies and Procedures for Crisis Stabilization Unit Facilities
Effective Nov 18, 2003Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-4-103, 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 33-1-302, 33-1-305, 33-1-309, 33-2-301, and 33-2-302.Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(1) The program must maintain written policies and procedures in accordance with Chapter 0940-05-06. In addition, policies and procedures must include:
- (a) Policies which address the procedure for the prescription and administration of psychotropic medications, including policies and procedures for determining lack of capacity to consent to treatment.
- (b) Policies and procedures for referral to services outside the program.
- (c) Policies and procedures for the provision of non-emergency transportation of service recipients.
- (d) Policies and procedures for procuring medical treatment or monitoring primary physician medications of service recipients while in the crisis stabilization program.
- (e) Policies and procedures related to Treatment Review Committee responsibilities under TCA 33-6-107.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-4-103, 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 33-1-302, 33-1-305, 33-1-309, 33-2-301, and 33-2-302. Administrative History: Original rule filed May 26, 1988; effective July 11, 1988. Amendment filed September 4, 2003; effective November 18, 2003.