0465-02-13-.09
Day Activities
Cite as Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0465-02-13-.09
(1)
The governing body must ensure that day activities are provided or procured. Such day
activities must be in accordance with the age level, interests, and abilities of the person
supported and in accordance with an ISP.
(2)
If the person supported attends an outside school or day program the governing body must
ensure that the staff participates with the school personnel in developing an individual
education plan or with the day program staff in developing an ISP, as appropriate.
(3)
The governing body must ensure that each person supported with significant disabilities, and
who uses a wheelchair:
(a)
Is assisted by a Direct Support Staff member in spending at least three (3) hours of
their waking day out of bed, unless contraindicated by a physician’s order;
(b)
Is assisted by a Direct Support Staff member in spending a portion of their waking day
out of their bedroom area;
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(c)
Is assisted by a Direct Support Staff member in an exercise period daily; and
(d)
Is assisted in being mobile whenever possible by the use of wheelchairs or other
mobility devices.