0940-05-35-.08
Patient Transfers
Cite as Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-35-.08
(1)
If a prospective patient has previously been discharged, inside of the previous twelve (12)
months, at a minimum, from treatment at another Facility or other type of treatment program,
the admitting Facility, after having the patient sign a release of information, shall initiate an
inquiry into the prospective patient’s prior treatment history, inquiring of the last Facility or
other type of treatment program attended and the reasons for discharge from treatment.