Policies And Procedures

(1) The written policies and procedures manual must include the following: (a) Policies and procedures regarding tuberculosis control and the reporting of infectious and communicable diseases as required by the Tennessee Department of Health; (b) Policies and procedures establishing minimum requirements in all respite care services for ensuring safety to life in the event of fire. These policies and procedures must minimally ensure: 1. Fire safety features of smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and two (2) alternate means of escape from sleeping rooms in each home; and 2. Training for all providers in developing and implementing fire safety precautions and evacuation procedures within each home. (c) Policies and procedures establishing minimum requirements for environmental quality in each home. Such requirements must include minimum standards for health, sanitation, and adequate furnishings, and equipment for meeting the needs and food/nutrition of the person supported.