0465-01-03-.08
Termination Of Authority To Administer Medication
Cite as Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0465-01-03-.08
(1)
The provider agency shall submit a recommendation to the Department for termination of
authority to administer medications in the event a certified personnel is determined to be
unable to safely administer medications due to:
(a)
The use of drugs, alcohol or controlled substances which could impair judgment;
or
(b)
Performance of unsafe or unacceptable care of people receiving medications; or
(c)
Failure to conform to the essential and prevailing standards of medication
administration.
The Department shall review the recommendation and provide a decision to the provider agency.
Termination of certification notice shall be provided to the certified personnel by certified mail and
the he/she shall have the right to request an appeal hearing on his/her termination of authority to
administer medications, pursuant to the Tennessee Uniform Administrative Procedures Act.
ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION BY UNLICENSED PERSONNEL
CHAPTER 0465-01-03