- (1) Inpatients shall be examined at least once daily by facility personnel.
- (2) Where appropriate, hospitalized animals shall be fed and watered at least once daily, and more frequently if required.
- (3) Wards shall be orderly, free of bad odors, have adequate ventilation and temperature control.
- (4) Cages or kennels shall have solid partitions and have a method for securely fastening them closed.
- (5) Pens and stalls shall be clean, orderly, free of objectionable odors and have adequate ventilation.
- (6) Pens and stalls shall be well lighted and have a method for securely fastening them closed.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-12-106, 63-12-129, and 63-12-139. Administrative History: Original rule filed August 18, 2003; effective November 1, 2003. Amendment filed June 24, 2004; effective September 7, 2004.