Terms Used In Tennessee Code 68-11-229

  • Patient: includes , but is not limited to, any person who is suffering from an acute or chronic illness or injury or who is crippled, convalescent or infirm, or who is in need of obstetrical, surgical, medical, nursing or supervisory care. See Tennessee Code 68-11-201

It is unlawful for any home care organization, through its officers, directors, employees or agents, to knowingly solicit any patient to change home care organizations, if that patient is being treated at the time by another home care organization.