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2017 Tennessee Code
Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection
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Chapter 11 - Health Facilities and Resources
Part 10 - Registry of Persons Who Have Abused, Neglected, or Misappropriated the Property of Vulnerable Individuals
§ 68-11-1004. Agencies or entities required to consult registry prior to hiring employees or utilizing volunteers.
Universal Citation: TN Code § 68-11-1004 (2017)
- (a) Any of the following shall determine whether any prospective employee or volunteer person engaged in providing services to persons subject to this part is listed on the registry before the person is permitted to be employed or provide volunteer services:
- (1) A state agency under title 33, 37, 68 or 71 that provides licensing authority over any entity subject to subdivision (a)(2) or that provides care for persons subject to this part;
- (2) An entity licensed by a state agency as defined in subdivision (a)(1); or
- (3) An entity with a contract between that entity and a state agency, as defined in subdivision (a)(1), and that provides care for persons subject to this part.
- (b) No employee or volunteer who is listed on the registry may be hired or otherwise permitted to provide such regulatory oversight or services.
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