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Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0720-35-.05 — Admissions, Discharges, and Transfers (Professional Support Services)

TennesseeregulationTennessee Health Facilities Commission· effective 2022-07-01

What this rule requires your agency to do

  • 1If the consumer or representative requests an appeal under T.C.A. §§ 33-2-601 et seq., do not discharge before the final agency decision and resolution of the administrative appeal unless ordered by a court and approved by the state (0720-35-.05(10)(c)).(Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0720-35-.05 — Admissions, Discharges, and Transfers (Professional Support Services))
  • 2Ensure no person is excluded, denied benefits, or discriminated against on grounds of race, color, national origin, or handicap, protecting civil rights under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (0720-35-.05(11)).(Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0720-35-.05 — Admissions, Discharges, and Transfers (Professional Support Services))
  • 3Continue to provide services until the consumer is provided other services of acceptable and appropriate quality to maintain continuity of care, and provide transfer documentation to a new provider on request (0720-35-.05(10)(d),(e)).(Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0720-35-.05 — Admissions, Discharges, and Transfers (Professional Support Services))
  • 4Provide professional support services as prescribed by the attending physician and incorporate the service plan and expected outcomes into the consumer's plan of care or individual support plan; record the attending physician's name in the medical record (0720-35-.05(2),(4)).(Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0720-35-.05 — Admissions, Discharges, and Transfers (Professional Support Services))
  • 5Enter a diagnosis in the admission records for every person admitted, develop and maintain a medical record for each consumer, and provide no medication or treatment except on the order of a lawfully authorized physician (0720-35-.05(7),(8),(9)).(Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0720-35-.05 — Admissions, Discharges, and Transfers (Professional Support Services))
  • 6Obtain the consumer's or designee's written consent for professional support services and include the signed consent form in the consumer's individual clinical record (0720-35-.05(5),(6)).(Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0720-35-.05 — Admissions, Discharges, and Transfers (Professional Support Services))
  • 7Accept consumers only on a reasonable expectation that their nursing and therapy needs can be met adequately, after determining the agency's services and capabilities can meet those needs (0720-35-.05(1),(3)).(Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0720-35-.05 — Admissions, Discharges, and Transfers (Professional Support Services))
  • 8Maintain a written discharge-planning process following the agency-DIDD written agreement; before discontinuing authorized services, obtain DIDD approval and notify the consumer, conservator/guardian, support coordinator, and DIDD at least sixty (60) days before the planned discharge (0720-35-.05(10),(10)(a),(b)).(Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0720-35-.05 — Admissions, Discharges, and Transfers (Professional Support Services))

Applies to: personal care

Governs admission and discharge for professional support services consumers, including physician-prescribed services incorporated into the plan of care or individual support plan, written consent, and a distinctive DIDD-aligned discharge process requiring DIDD approval, 60-day advance notice to the consumer/guardian/support coordinator/DIDD, appeal protections, and continuity of care until acceptable alternate services are in place. Framework topic: Admission & Discharge / Continuity of Care (IDD).

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