Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-51-.10
Health, Hygiene and Grooming Provisions for Service Recipients
Effective Feb 7, 2010Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-4-103, 4-5-204, 33-1-302, 33-1-305, 33-1-309, 33-2-301, 33-2-403, and 33-2-404.Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
- (1) The facility shall assist service recipients in the independent exercise of health, hygiene and grooming practices.
- (2) The facility shall encourage the use of dental appliances, eyeglasses and hearing aids if used by service recipients.
- (3) The facility shall encourage each service recipient to maintain a well groomed and clean appearance that is age and activity appropriate and within reason of currently acceptable styles of grooming, dressing and appearance.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-4-103, 4-5-204, 33-1-302, 33-1-305, 33-1-309, 33-2-301, 33-2-403, and 33-2-404. Administrative History: Original rule filed November 9, 2009; effective February 7, 2010. SUPPORTIVE RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES