0465-02-10-.06
Health, Hygiene, And Grooming
Cite as Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0465-02-10-.06
(1)
The facility must provide the person supported with assistance and training, as needed, with
health, hygiene, and grooming practices.
(2)
The facility must provide the person supported with assistance and training in the use of
dental appliances, eyeglasses, and hearing aids.
(3)
The facility must encourage the person supported to maintain a well-groomed and clean
appearance that is age and activity appropriate and within reason of current acceptable
styles of grooming and dressing and appearance.
MINIMUM PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR INTELLECTUAL AND
CHAPTER 0465-02-10
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES INSTITUTIONAL HABILITATION FACILITIES
(4)
Facility staff must be responsible for the implementation of the orders of a physician
concerning recuperative procedures subsequent to an illness or injury of the person
supported.
(5)
The facility must ensure that each person supported bathes or receives a bath daily and that
hair and nails are clean and groomed weekly.
(6)
Facility staff must immediately clean persons supported who are incontinent, including a
change of clothing and linen, as necessary.