Definitions

(1) Health Care Facility: Any facility licensed under the authority of the Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities as defined in T.C.A. § 68-11-201. (2) Civil Rights: Personal and individual rights guaranteed by the federal or state constitution and/or any federal or state statute. (3) Commissioner: The commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Health or his designated representative. (4) Department: Tennessee Department of Health (5) Title VI: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 USC §2000d). (6) Minority: Persons who fall within the following categories: Black, not Hispanic origin; Hispanic; American Indian; Alaskan Native; Asian or Pacific Islander. (7) Discrimination: Any act, policy, practice, or procedure which results in different treatment based on race, color, national origin or method of payment that impacts adversely upon minorities and others protected under Title VI of the Civil rights Act of 1964. (8) Office on Civil Rights Compliance (OCRC): The administrative, regulatory and enforcement unit established within the Department of Health charged with the responsibility of monitoring and investigating complaints related to civil rights compliance of facilities regulated by the Board.