(a) The administrator of a nursing home may refuse access to the facility to any person whose presence would be injurious to the health and safety of a resident or the staff, or would threaten the security or the property of the residents, staff or facility.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 68-11-908

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • Property: includes both personal and real property. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(b)

(1) Any person refused access to a nursing home shall be notified at the time of the refusal of the person’s right to file a complaint with the health facilities commission, which may require the facility to answer as to its reasons.
(2) Counseling residents regarding their legal rights shall not constitute an activity justifying denial of access.
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