1. (1) If a prospective patient has previously been discharged, inside of the previous twelve (12) months, at a minimum, from treatment at another Facility or other type of treatment program, the admitting Facility, after having the patient sign a release of information, shall initiate an inquiry into the prospective patient’s prior treatment history, inquiring of the last Facility or other type of treatment program attended and the reasons for discharge from treatment.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-3-1601, 4-4-103, 33-1-302, 33-1-305, 33-1-309, 33-2-301, 33-2-302, 33-2-402, 33-2-403, 33-2-404, and 33-2-407. Administrative History: Original rules filed October 14, 2016; effective January 12, 2017. Amendments filed June 27, 2025; effective September 25, 2025.