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TN Code § 63-6-711 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 6 - Medicine and Surgery|Part 7 - Volunteer Health Care Services Act|§ 63-6-711. Immunity for Those Dispensing Previously Owned Eyeglasses — Applicability

  Subject to the requirements of subsection (b), none of the following shall be civilly liable for any damages arising out of dispensing previously owned eyeglasses to a person:  A sponsoring organization;   A free clinic and any optometrist, ophthalmologist, or dispensing optician providing services at the free clinic; or   Any organization that provides previously owned eyeglasses to a sponsoring organization or a free clinic free of charge and that is exempt from federal taxation under § 501(c)(3) or § 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) and (4)).     In order for the immunity conferred by subsection (a) to apply:  The person to whom the previously owned eyeglasses are dispensed must be fourteen (14) years of age or older;   The previously owned eyeglasses must be dispensed without charge; and   Before the previously owned eyeglasses are dispensed, a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist shall have:  Personally examined the recipient of the eyeglasses and issued a prescription for the eyeglasses; or   Personally consulted with the licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist who issued a prescription for the eyeglasses.       The previously owned eyeglasses may be dispensed by an optometrist or ophthalmologist or a dispensing optician working with the optometrist or ophthalmologist.   The immunity conferred by this section shall not apply if the organization or person granted immunity engages in grossly negligent or willful and wanton misconduct in dispensing the previously owned eyeglasses.
TN Code § 63-6-712 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 6 - Medicine and Surgery|Part 7 - Volunteer Health Care Services Act|§ 63-6-712. Satisfaction of Continuing Education Requirements

  Notwithstanding this title to the contrary, a healthcare provider may satisfy one (1) hour of continuing education requirements for maintaining a license issued pursuant to this title through the performance of one (1) hour of voluntary provision of healthcare services as provided in this part. The maximum amount of hours of a continuing education requirement that a healthcare provider may satisfy through the voluntary provision of healthcare services pursuant to this subsection (a) is the lesser of eight (8) hours annually or twenty percent (20%) of the total annual required for the applicable license.   Upon providing evidence of completion of the voluntary provision of healthcare services, the healthcare provider shall identify in any documentation required to be submitted to the applicable licensing board, the name and contact information of the sponsoring organization.   The division of health related boards may promulgate rules to administer this section in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, including a fee to be charged to the healthcare provider for satisfying continuing education requirements pursuant to this section.
TN Code § 63-6-801 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 6 - Medicine and Surgery|Part 8 - Genetic Counselors' Licensing Act|§ 63-6-801. Short Title

 This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Genetic Counselors' Licensing Act.”
TN Code § 63-6-802 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 6 - Medicine and Surgery|Part 8 - Genetic Counselors' Licensing Act|§ 63-6-802. Part Definitions

 As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:   “ABGC” means the American Board of Genetic Counseling;   “ABMG” means the American Board of Medical Genetics;   “Board” means the board of medical examiners, created by § 63-6-101;   “CEU” means a continuing education unit as defined by the ABGC;   “Department” means the department of health;   “Division” means the division of health related boards within the department;   “Genetic counselor” means a person licensed under this part to engage in the practice of genetic counseling;   “Practice of genetic counseling” means the process of helping people understand and adapt to the medical, psychological and familial implications of genetic contributions to disease performed pursuant to a referral. This process integrates the following:  Interpretation of family and medical histories to assess the chance of disease occurrence or recurrence;   Education about inheritance, testing, management, prevention, resources and research; and   Counseling to promote informed choices and adaptation to the risk or condition;     “Referral” means a written or telecommunicated authorization for genetic counseling services from a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches or an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant who has an agreement and signed protocols with a supervising physician that authorizes referrals to a genetic counselor; and   “Supervision” means the ongoing, direct clinical review for the purposes of training or teaching by an approved supervisor who monitors the performance or a person's supervised interaction with a client and provides regular documented face-to-face consultation, guidance and instructions with respect to the clinical skills and competencies of the person supervised. Supervision may include, without being limited to, the review of case presentations, audio tapes, video tapes and direct observation.
TN Code § 63-6-803 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 6 - Medicine and Surgery|Part 8 - Genetic Counselors' Licensing Act|§ 63-6-803. Scope of Genetic Counseling

  Genetic counseling is a communication process, conducted by one (1) or more appropriately trained individuals, that includes:  Estimating the likelihood of occurrence or recurrence of any potentially inherited or genetically influenced condition. This assessment may involve:  Obtaining and analyzing a complete health history of the person and family;   Reviewing pertinent medical records;   Evaluating the risks from exposure to possible mutagens or teratogens; and   Recommending genetic testing or other evaluations to assist in the diagnosis of a condition or determine the carrier status of one (1) or more family members;     Helping the individual, family, health care provider or public to:  Appreciate the medical, psychological and social implications of a disorder, including its features, variability, usual course and management options;   Learn how genetic factors contribute to the disorder and affect the chance for recurrence of the condition in other family members;   Understand available options for coping with, preventing, or reducing the chance of occurrence or recurrence of a condition;   Select the most appropriate, accurate and cost-effective methods of diagnosis; and   Understand genetic tests, including, but not limited to, diagnostic genetic tests, screening tests or predispositional genetic tests, coordinate testing for inherited disorders and interpret complex genetic test results;     Facilitating an individual's or family's:  Exploration of the perception of risk and burden associated with a genetic disorder;   Decision making regarding testing or medical interventions consistent with their beliefs, goals, needs, resources, culture and ethical/moral views; and   Adjustment and adaptation to the condition or their genetic risk by addressing needs for psychological, social and medical support.
TN Code § 63-6-804 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 6 - Medicine and Surgery|Part 8 - Genetic Counselors' Licensing Act|§ 63-6-804. Licensure Requirement — Exceptions

  No person shall engage in the practice of genetic counseling, act or represent that person to be a genetic counselor, or to use such titles as “genetic counselor,” “licensed genetic counselor,” “gene counselor,” “genetic associate” or any words, letters, abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying that the person is a genetic counselor, unless that person holds a license or temporary license and otherwise complies with this part and the rules and regulations adopted by the board.   The following persons may engage in the practice of genetic counseling subject to the stated circumstances and limitations without being licensed under this part:  Other qualified and licensed health care professionals who are practicing within their scope of practice. Individuals may not use the title genetic counselor or any other title tending to indicate they are genetic counselors unless licensed as such in this state;   Students enrolled in an approved academic program in genetic counseling, if practice constitutes a part of a supervised course of study and the student is designated by a title clearly indicating the student's status as a student or trainee;   An individual trained as a genetic counselor who is reapplying for the ABGC certification examination and gathering logbook cases under supervision in an approved genetic counseling training site;   Individuals employed by a state genetics center that provides education regarding single gene conditions, including, but not limited to, sickle cell, cystic fibrosis and hemoglobinopathies. The individual may not use the title genetic counselor or any other title tending to indicate the individual is a genetic counselor unless licensed as such in this state; and   Visiting ABGC or ABMG certified genetic counselors from outside the state performing activities and services for a period of thirty (30) days each year. Visiting genetic counselors must be licensed, if licensure is available in their home state.
TN Code § 63-6-805 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 6 - Medicine and Surgery|Part 8 - Genetic Counselors' Licensing Act|§ 63-6-805. Compliance With Ethical Codes

  All licensees shall comply with the current code of ethics adopted by the National Society of Genetic Counselors, except to the extent that it conflicts with state laws or the rules of the board. If the code of ethics conflicts with state law or rules, state law or rules govern the matter. A violation of the code of ethics or state law or rules may subject a licensee to disciplinary action.   Each applicant or licensee is responsible for being familiar with and following the code of ethics.   A copy of the code of ethics may be obtained by writing the National Society of Genetic Counselors, 401 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 or by visiting the website www.nsgc.org.
TN Code § 63-6-807 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 6 - Medicine and Surgery|Part 8 - Genetic Counselors' Licensing Act|§ 63-6-807. Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License — Other Disciplinary Actions

  The board shall have the power to:  Deny, restrict or condition a license;   Permanently or temporarily withhold issuance of a license;   Suspend, limit or restrict a previously issued license, for the time and in the manner that the board determines;   Reprimand, suspend, revoke or take any other disciplinary action in relation to an applicant or license holder that the board, in its discretion, deems proper; or   Permanently revoke a license.     The grounds upon which the board shall exercise the powers in subsection (a) shall include, but are not limited to, circumstances in which the person:  Is guilty of fraud or deceit in the procurement or holding of the license;   Has been convicted of a felony in a court of competent jurisdiction, either within or outside of this state, unless the conviction has been reversed and the holder of the license was discharged or acquitted or if the holder has been pardoned with full restoration of civil rights, in which case the license shall be restored;   Is or has been physically or mentally incapable of practicing at a level of competency that protects the public health, safety and welfare;   Has knowingly aided and abetted a person who is not a license holder or is not otherwise authorized pursuant to this part to perform the duties of a license holder under this part;   Has undertaken or engaged in any practice beyond the scope of practice stated in § 63-6-803;   Has impersonated a license holder or former license holder or is under an assumed name performing the duties authorized to be performed only by a licensed person;   Has been found guilty of a violation of the code of ethics as provided in § 63-6-805;   Is or has been found guilty of incompetence or negligence in performance as a license holder;   Has been found guilty of unethical conduct;   Violates or attempts to violate, directly or indirectly, or assists or aids in the violation of, or conspires to violate, any provision of this part or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant to this part, or any of the rules or regulations promulgated pursuant to this part or any criminal statute of the state;   Is habitually intoxicated or engages in personal misuse of any drugs or the use of intoxicating liquors, narcotics, controlled substances, controlled substance analogues or other drugs or stimulants in a manner that adversely affects the person's ability to practice; or   Has received disciplinary action from another state for any acts or omissions that would constitute grounds for discipline of a person licensed in this state. A certified copy of the initial or final order or other equivalent document memorializing the disciplinary action from the disciplining state shall constitute prima facie evidence of violation of this section and shall be sufficient grounds upon which to deny, restrict or condition licensure or renewal or to discipline a person licensed in this state.
TN Code § 63-6-808 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 6 - Medicine and Surgery|Part 8 - Genetic Counselors' Licensing Act|§ 63-6-808. Retirement of License and Relicensure

 Any person who has been issued a license to practice under this part and who wishes to retire the license shall file with the board an affidavit, on a form to be furnished by the board, stating the date on which the person retired from practice and any other information deemed necessary by the board. If that person decides to reengage in practice in this state, the person shall apply for licensure as provided by this part and shall not be liable for licensure renewal fees that accrued during the period of retirement.
TN Code § 63-6-1001 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 6 - Medicine and Surgery|Part 10 - Acupuncture|§ 63-6-1001. Part Definitions

 As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:   “ACAOM” means the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine;   “Acupuncture” means a form of health care developed from traditional and modern oriental medical concepts that employs oriental medical diagnosis and treatment and adjunctive therapies and diagnostic techniques for the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health and the prevention of disease;   “ADS” means an acupuncture detoxification specialist trained in, and who performs only, the five-point auricular detoxification treatment;   “Board” means the Tennessee board of medical examiners;   “NADA” means the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association;   “NCCAOM” means the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine; and   “Practice of acupuncture” means the insertion of acupuncture needles and the application of moxibustion to specific areas of the human body based on oriental medical diagnosis as a primary mode of therapy. Adjunctive therapies within the scope of acupuncture may include acupressure, cupping, thermal and electrical treatment and the recommendation of dietary guidelines and supplements and therapeutic exercise based on traditional oriental medical concepts.
TN Code § 63-6-1002 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 6 - Medicine and Surgery|Part 10 - Acupuncture|§ 63-6-1002. Application

  This part shall not apply to:  Physicians licensed under this chapter or chapter 9 of this title, nor shall this part be construed so as to prevent the practice of acupuncture by such physicians or to prevent such physicians from using the title “acupuncturist”;   Registered nurses who are nationally certified as holistic nurses and who have successfully completed an accredited education program in acupuncture; or   Chiropractic physicians licensed under chapter 4 of this title, nor shall any part of this title be construed so as to prevent the practice of acupuncture by chiropractic physicians who have completed two hundred fifty (250) hours of an accredited acupuncture course and have passed the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners acupuncture exam.     It is otherwise unlawful to practice acupuncture for compensation or gratuitously unless certified under this part. This restriction does not apply to the following:  Students practicing acupuncture under the supervision of a certified acupuncturist as part of a course of study approved by the committee; or   Individuals who do not otherwise possess the credentials required for the practice of acupuncture by this part or regulations promulgated hereunder by the board are granted limited certification as an ADS for the purpose of the treatment of alcoholism, substance abuse or chemical dependency if they meet the following conditions:  Provide documentation of successful completion of a board-approved training program in auricular detoxification acupuncture that meets or exceeds standards of training set by NADA;   Practice auricular detoxification treatment in a hospital, clinic or treatment facility that provides comprehensive alcohol and substance abuse or chemical dependency services, including counseling, under the supervision of a certified acupuncturist or medical director;   Satisfy all appropriate ethical standards specified in § 63-6-1007; and   Limit their practice to the five-point auricular detoxification treatment.       A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. A person who violates this section shall also be subject to the sanctions specified in § 63-6-1007.
TN Code § 63-6-1004 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 6 - Medicine and Surgery|Part 10 - Acupuncture|§ 63-6-1004. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations

  The board, in consultation with the committee, shall:  Establish the qualifications and fitness of applicants of certifications, renewal of certifications and reciprocal certifications;   Establish grounds for revocation, suspension or denial of certification;   Establish grounds for placing on probation a holder of a certificate;   Establish the categories of fees and the amount of fees that may be imposed in connection with certification;   Issue declaratory orders pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5;   If deemed necessary by the committee, establish standards of continuing education; and   Adopt and use a seal to authenticate official documents of the committee.     Any actions taken under this section shall only be effective after adoption of a majority vote of the members of the committee. The board, by a majority vote of its members at the next board meeting at which administrative matters are considered, may rescind any action taken by the committee.
TN Code § 63-6-1005 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 6 - Medicine and Surgery|Part 10 - Acupuncture|§ 63-6-1005. Certification to Practice

  To receive certification to practice acupuncture from the board, a person must document:  Either:  Current active status as a diplomate in acupuncture of the NCCAOM; or   Current state licensure in good standing by another state with substantially equivalent or higher standards;     Successful completion of a three-year post secondary training program or acupuncture college program that is ACAOM accredited or in candidacy status or that meets ACAOM's standards; and   Successful completion of a NCCAOM-approved clean needle technique course.     The committee shall waive the requirements of subsection (a) for an applicant residing in Tennessee upon July 1, 2001, who presents satisfactory evidence to the committee of successful completion of an approved apprenticeship or tutorial program that meets NCCAOM standards shall be granted certification by the board.   The committee shall waive the requirements of subsection (a) and an applicant presenting satisfactory evidence to the committee that such applicant held a license in good standing from another state immediately prior to practicing in Tennessee and who has continually practiced in Tennessee since that time shall be granted certification by the board.   ADSs who meet the requirements listed in § 63-6-1002 shall be issued a limited acupuncture certificate.
TN Code § 63-6-1006 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 6 - Medicine and Surgery|Part 10 - Acupuncture|§ 63-6-1006. Renewal of Certificate

 A certificate to practice acupuncture must be renewed every two (2) years. To renew a certificate, a person must submit proof of current active NCCAOM certification in acupuncture or document compliance with § 63-6-1005. To renew an ADS certificate, a person must submit proof of current active practice in auricular detoxification treatment, as determined by the committee.
TN Code § 63-6-1007 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 6 - Medicine and Surgery|Part 10 - Acupuncture|§ 63-6-1007. Disciplinary Action

 The board, in consultation with the committee, may deny, suspend or revoke certification, require remedial education or issue a letter of reprimand, if an applicant or certified acupuncturist:   Engages in false or fraudulent conduct that demonstrates an unfitness to practice acupuncture, including:  Misrepresentation in connection with an applicant for certification or an investigation by the committee;   Attempting to collect fees for services that were not performed;   False advertising, including guaranteeing that a cure will result from an acupuncture treatment; or   Dividing or agreeing to divide a fee with anyone for referring the patient for acupuncture;     Fails to exercise proper control over one's practice by:  Delegating professional responsibilities to a person the acupuncturist knows or should know is not qualified to perform; or   Failing to exercise proper control over uncertified personnel working with the practice;     Fails to maintain records in a proper manner by:  Failing to keep written records describing the course of treatment for each patient;   Refusing to provide a patient, upon request, records that have been prepared for or paid for by the patient; or   Revealing personally identifiable information about a patient, without consent, unless otherwise authorized by law;     Fails to exercise proper care of a patient, including the exercising or attempting to exercise undue influence in the acupuncturist-patient relationship by making sexual advances or requests for sexual activity or making submission to such conduct a condition of treatment;   Displays substance abuse or mental impairment to such a degree as to interfere with the ability to provide safe and effective treatment;   Is convicted of or pleads guilty or no contest to any crime that demonstrates an unfitness to practice acupuncture;   Negligently fails to practice acupuncture with the level of skill recognized within the profession as acceptable under such circumstances;   Willfully violates any provision of this part or rule of the commission; or   Has had a certificate or license denied, suspended or revoked in another jurisdiction for any reason that would be grounds for such action in Tennessee.