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2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 34 - FAMILY PLANNING ACT OF 1971 (§§ 68-34-101 — 68-34-111) › Section 68-34-104 - Contraceptives - Availability - Information - Religious belief

It is the policy and authority of this state that:
(1)
All medically acceptable contraceptive procedures, supplies, and information shall be readily and practicably available to each and every person desirous of the same regardless of sex, race, age, income, number of children, marital status, citizenship or motive;
(2)
Contraceptive procedures, including medical procedures for permanent sterilization, when performed by a physician on a requesting and consenting patient, are consistent with public policy;
(3)
Nothing in this chapter shall inhibit a physician from refusing to furnish any contraceptive procedures, supplies or information where such refusal is for medical reasons;
(4)
Dissemination of medically acceptable contraceptive information by duly authorized persons in state and county health and welfare departments, in medical facilities at institutions of higher learning, and at other agencies and instrumentalities of this state is consistent with public policy;
(5)
No private institution or physician, nor any agent or employee of such institution or physician, shall be prohibited from refusing to provide contraceptive procedures, supplies, and information when such refusal is based upon religious or conscientious objection, and no such institution, employee, agent, or physician shall be held liable for such refusal; and
(6)
To the extent that family planning funds are available, each public health agency of this state and each of its political subdivisions shall provide contraceptive procedures, supplies, and information, including voluntary sterilization procedures for male or female persons eligible for free medical service as determined by rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner. The same service shall be available to all others who are unable to obtain the service privately, at a cost to be determined by rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner.
Acts 1971, ch. 400, § 1; T.C.A., § 53-4604.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 34 - FAMILY PLANNING ACT OF 1971 (§§ 68-34-101 — 68-34-111) › Section 68-34-105 - Disposition of funds - Development of program

(a)
The department is authorized to receive and disburse such funds as may be available to it for family planning programs in accordance with this section.
(b)
(1)
Notwithstanding any other law, any funds that become available to the department for family planning programs, in excess of funds needed to operate family planning programs in county or district health departments, must be awarded to eligible entities in the following order of descending priority:
(A)
Public entities that are eligible under state and federal law to provide family planning services, including state, county, and local community health centers, and federally qualified health centers;
(B)
Nonpublic entities that are eligible under state and federal law to provide family planning services and that provide comprehensive primary and preventative care services; and
(C)
Nonpublic entities that are eligible under state and federal law to provide family planning services, but that do not provide comprehensive primary and preventative care services.
(2)
For purposes of subdivisions (b)(1)(B) and (C), "comprehensive primary and preventative care services" means those services described in Sections 330(b)(1)(A)(i)(I), (II), (III)(aa)-(gg) and (IV), and 330(b)(1)(A)(ii) of the Public Health Service Act (
42 U.S.C. §§ 254b(b)(1)(A)(i)(I), (II), (III)(aa)-(gg), (IV)
, and
42 U.S.C. § 254b(b)(1)(A)(ii)
) as well as pharmaceutical services as may be appropriate for particular entities.
(c)
Notwithstanding subsection (b), the department shall ensure, in compliance with federal law, distribution of funds for family planning services in a manner that does not severely limit or eliminate access to those services in any region of the state.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 660, s 1, eff. 4/9/2018.
Acts 1971, ch. 400, § 1; T.C.A., § 53-4605; Acts 2009 , ch. 575, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 34 - FAMILY PLANNING ACT OF 1971 (§§ 68-34-101 — 68-34-111) › Section 68-34-106 - Rules and regulations

The commissioner is authorized to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to enable the department to implement this chapter.
Acts 1971, ch. 400, § 1; T.C.A., § 53-4606.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 34 - FAMILY PLANNING ACT OF 1971 (§§ 68-34-101 — 68-34-111) › Section 68-34-107 - Contraceptives for minors

Contraceptive supplies and information may be furnished by physicians to any minor who is pregnant, a parent, or married, or who has the consent of the minor's parent or legal guardian, or who has been referred for such service by another physician, a clergy member, a family planning clinic, a school or institution of higher learning, or any agency or instrumentality of this state or any subdivision of the state, or who requests and is in need of birth control procedures, supplies or information.
Acts 1971, ch. 400, § 1; T.C.A., § 53-4607.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 34 - FAMILY PLANNING ACT OF 1971 (§§ 68-34-101 — 68-34-111) › Section 68-34-108 - Sterilization for minors

It is lawful for any physician or surgeon licensed in this state, when so requested by any person eighteen (18) years of age or over, or less than eighteen (18) years of age if legally married, to perform upon such person a surgical interruption of the vas deferens or fallopian tubes, as the case may be; provided, that a request in writing is made by such person prior to the performance of such surgical operation; and provided further, that prior to, or at the time of such request, a full and reasonable medical explanation is given by the physician or surgeon to such person as to the meaning and consequence of the operation.
Acts 1971, ch. 400, § 1; T.C.A., § 53-4608.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 34 - FAMILY PLANNING ACT OF 1971 (§§ 68-34-101 — 68-34-111) › Section 68-34-109 - Physician liability for sterilization

Subject to the rules of law applicable generally to negligence, no physician or surgeon licensed by this state shall be liable civilly or criminally by reason of having performed surgical interruption of vas deferens or fallopian tubes, as the case may be, authorized by this chapter upon any person in this state.
Acts 1971, ch. 400, § 1; T.C.A., § 53-4609.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 34 - FAMILY PLANNING ACT OF 1971 (§§ 68-34-101 — 68-34-111) › Section 68-34-110 - Legislative determination

The general assembly finds, determines and declares that this chapter is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety.
Acts 1971, ch. 400, § 1; T.C.A., § 53-4610.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 34 - FAMILY PLANNING ACT OF 1971 (§§ 68-34-101 — 68-34-111) › Section 68-34-111 - Criminal penalties

It is a Class C misdemeanor to threaten, coerce, intimidate or require any person to submit to any surgical procedure authorized by this chapter.
Acts 1971, ch. 400, § 4; T.C.A., § 53-4611; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 35 - RENAL DISEASE (§§ 68-35-101 — 68-35-103) › Section 68-35-101 - Renal disease program

(a)
The department of health shall establish a program for the care and treatment of persons suffering from chronic renal disease.
(b)
This program shall assist persons suffering from chronic renal diseases who require lifesaving care and treatment for such renal disease, but who are unable to pay for such services on a continuing basis.
Acts 1971, ch. 80, § 1; T.C.A., § 53-4701.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 35 - RENAL DISEASE (§§ 68-35-101 — 68-35-103) › Section 68-35-102 - [Repealed] Reserved

Repealed by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 99, s 2, eff. 4/10/2015.
Acts 1971, ch. 80, § 2; 1976, ch. 806, § 1(92); T.C.A., § 53-4702; Acts 1988, ch. 1013, § 69.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 35 - RENAL DISEASE (§§ 68-35-101 — 68-35-103) › Section 68-35-103 - Powers and duties of department

The department shall:
(1)
Develop standards for determining eligibility for care and treatment under this program;
(2)
Assist in the development and expansion of programs for the care and treatment of persons suffering from chronic renal diseases, including dialysis and other medical procedures and techniques that will have a lifesaving effect in the care and treatment of persons suffering from these diseases;
(3)
Assist in the development of programs for the prevention of chronic renal diseases;
(4)
Extend financial assistance to persons suffering from chronic renal diseases in obtaining the medical, nursing, pharmaceutical, and technical services necessary in caring for such diseases, including the renting of home dialysis equipment;
(5)
Assist in equipping dialysis centers; and
(6)
Institute and carry on an educational program among physicians, hospitals, public health departments, and the public concerning chronic renal diseases, including the dissemination of information and the conducting of educational programs concerning the prevention of chronic renal diseases and the methods for the care and treatment of persons suffering from these diseases.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 99,s 3, eff. 4/10/2015.
Acts 1971, ch. 80, § 3; T.C.A., § 53-4703.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 36 - HEMOPHILIA (§§ 68-36-101 — 68-36-104) › Section 68-36-101 - Chapter definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Commissioner" means the commissioner of health or the commissioner's designated representative;
(2)
"Department" means the department of health; and
(3)
"Hemophilia" means a bleeding tendency resulting from a genetically determined deficiency factor in the blood.
Acts 1973, ch. 82, § 1; T.C.A., § 53-5601; Acts 2015, ch. 33, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 36 - HEMOPHILIA (§§ 68-36-101 — 68-36-104) › Section 68-36-102 - Program

The department shall establish a program for the care and treatment of persons suffering from hemophilia. The program shall assist persons who require continuing treatment with blood and blood derivatives to avoid crippling, extensive hospitalization and other effects associated with this bleeding condition, but who are unable to pay for the entire cost of such services on a continuing basis despite the existence of various types of hospital and medical insurance.
Acts 1973, ch. 82, § 2; T.C.A., § 53-5602.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 36 - HEMOPHILIA (§§ 68-36-101 — 68-36-104) › Section 68-36-104 - Powers and duties of department

The department shall:
(1)
Develop standards for determining eligibility for care and treatment under this program;
(2)
Assist in the development and expansion of programs for the care and treatment of persons suffering from hemophilia, including self-administration, prevention and home care and other medical and dental procedures and techniques designed to provide maximum control over bleeding episodes typical of this condition;
(3)
Extend financial assistance in order to provide diagnosis of and treatment for persons suffering from hemophilia and other related hemorrhagic disorders in obtaining blood, blood derivatives and concentrates and any other such necessary medical, surgical, dental, hospital, outpatient clinic service, rehabilitation or may participate in the cost of blood processing to the extent that such support will facilitate the supplying of blood, blood derivatives and concentrates and other efficacious agents to patients with hemorrhagic disorders;
(4)
Employ all necessary administrative personnel as may be provided in its budget to carry out this chapter; and
(5)
Promulgate all rules and regulations necessary to effectuate this chapter.
Acts 1973, ch. 82, § 4; T.C.A., § 53-5604; Acts 2015, ch. 33, § 4.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 37 - EPILEPSY AND SEIZURE DISORDERS (§§ 68-37-101 — 68-37-103) › Section 68-37-101 - Care and treatment program

The department of health may establish a program for the care and treatment of persons suffering from epilepsy and other seizure disorders. This program shall assist persons suffering from such conditions who require care and treatment for the disease, but who are unable to pay for services on a continuing basis.
Acts 1978, ch. 833, § 1; T.C.A., §§ 53-6601, 68-49-101; Acts 2003, ch. 355, § 49.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 37 - EPILEPSY AND SEIZURE DISORDERS (§§ 68-37-101 — 68-37-103) › Section 68-37-103 - Duties of department

(a)
The department of health has the following duties, among others, in order to care for persons suffering from epilepsy and other seizure disorders:
(1)
Develop standards for determining eligibility for care and treatment under this program, with the advice of the [former] epilepsy advisory committee [repealed];
(2)
Assist in the development and expansion of programs for the care and treatment of persons suffering from epilepsy and other seizure disorders;
(3)
Extend financial assistance to persons suffering from epilepsy and other seizure disorders in obtaining the medical, nursing, pharmaceutical, and technical services necessary in caring for such diseases;
(4)
Institute and carry on an educational program among physicians, hospitals, public health departments, schools, police departments and the public concerning epilepsy and other seizure disorders, including the dissemination of information and the conducting of educational programs concerning the recognition, emergency care, and continuing treatment of persons suffering from these diseases;
(5)
Promulgate all rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter; and
(6)
Employ personnel as positions are funded to implement this chapter.
(b)
Subject to such additional funds as may be made available by the general assembly in the general appropriations act, the chronic disease office of the department shall provide community epilepsy education and needed support services to the rural areas of Tennessee. The department may contract with the Epilepsy Foundation of America to provide such services.
Acts 1978, ch. 833, § 3; T.C.A., § 53-6603; Acts 1989, ch. 510, § 1; T.C.A., §
68-49-103
.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 55 - HEAD AND SPINAL CORD INJURY INFORMATION SYSTEM (§§ 68-55-101 — 68-55-503) › Part 1 - IN GENERAL (§§ 68-55-101 — 68-55-103) › Section 68-55-101 - Chapter definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Advisory council" means the traumatic brain injury advisory council established pursuant to this chapter;
(2)
"Commissioner" means the commissioner of health;
(3)
"Department" means the department of health;
(4)
"TBI coordinator" means the person designated by the commissioner pursuant to §
68-55-201
; and
(5)
"Traumatic brain injury" (TBI) means an acquired injury to the brain caused by an external physical force resulting in total or partial disability or impairment. TBI includes open and closed head injuries that may result in seizures, and/or in mild, moderate, or severe impairments in one (1) or more areas including cognition, language, memory, attention, reasoning, abstract thinking, judgment, problem-solving, sensory, perceptual and motor abilities, psychosocial behavior, physical functions, information processing, and speech. Such term does not include brain injuries induced by birth trauma, but may include brain injuries caused by anoxia and other related causes, infectious disease not of a degenerative nature, brain tumor, toxic chemical or drug reactions.
Acts 1993, ch. 443, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 55 - HEAD AND SPINAL CORD INJURY INFORMATION SYSTEM (§§ 68-55-101 — 68-55-503) › Part 1 - IN GENERAL (§§ 68-55-101 — 68-55-103) › Section 68-55-103 - Duties of the advisory council

(a)
In carrying out the purposes of this chapter the advisory council shall advise the TBI coordinator in developing program policies and procedures, make recommendations, and perform such other duties as necessary for implementation of a state-wide plan to assist TBI persons and their families.
(b)
The advisory council shall provide assistance to the TBI coordinator in the development of a state brain trauma registry and a state plan for a comprehensive system of services for persons with TBIs, including short-term and long-term goals and objectives for implementing the plan and developing a state-wide case management plan.
Acts 1993, ch. 443, § 4.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 55 - HEAD AND SPINAL CORD INJURY INFORMATION SYSTEM (§§ 68-55-101 — 68-55-503) › Part 2 - TBI COORDINATOR, REGISTRY AND ADVISORY COUNCIL (§§ 68-55-201 — 68-55-205) › Section 68-55-201 - TBI coordinator to be designated

The commissioner shall create a full-time position within the department and designate a person as the TBI coordinator to supervise and coordinate the development, implementation and enhancement of a registry and services system for persons with TBIs and provide sufficient staff to accomplish the effect and intent of this chapter. The TBI coordinator shall, to the fullest extent possible, utilize the services of the advisory council in fulfilling the duties and responsibilities required by this chapter.
Acts 1993, ch. 443, § 5.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 55 - HEAD AND SPINAL CORD INJURY INFORMATION SYSTEM (§§ 68-55-101 — 68-55-503) › Part 2 - TBI COORDINATOR, REGISTRY AND ADVISORY COUNCIL (§§ 68-55-201 — 68-55-205) › Section 68-55-203 - Brain trauma registry

(a)
The commissioner shall establish and maintain a central registry of persons who sustain TBI. The purpose of the registry is to:
(1)
Collect information to facilitate the development of injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation programs; and
(2)
Ensure the provision to persons with TBI of information regarding appropriate public or private agencies that provide rehabilitation services so that injured persons may obtain needed services to alleviate injuries and avoid related secondary problems.
(b)
To further the purpose of this section, the commissioner has the following powers and duties:
(1)
Collect injury incidence information, analyze the information and conduct special studies regarding the causes and consequences of TBI;
(2)
Promulgate rules and regulations to administer the registry and its activities;
(3)
Study the information and make an annual statistical report containing no patient-identifying information; and
(4)
Collect and disseminate, at no cost to the public, a list of public and private agencies which provide services to persons with TBI.
Acts 1993, ch. 443, § 4; 1996, ch. 1025, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 55 - HEAD AND SPINAL CORD INJURY INFORMATION SYSTEM (§§ 68-55-101 — 68-55-503) › Part 2 - TBI COORDINATOR, REGISTRY AND ADVISORY COUNCIL (§§ 68-55-201 — 68-55-205) › Section 68-55-204 - Reports to department

(a)
The commissioner shall design and establish a reporting system which shall require the treating hospital to report to the department within a reasonable period of time after the identification by the treating hospital of a person with TBI. The consent of the injured person shall not be required.
(b)
The required report must be submitted on forms provided by the department and must include the following information:
(1)
The name, age and residence of the injured person; and
(2)
Other information requested by the department that is currently available and collected by computer in the medical records department of the treating hospital.
(c)
The furnishing of the required information shall not subject the person or treating hospital providing the information to any liability or any action for damages or relief.
(d)
The information provided pursuant to this section shall be used only for the purposes stated in this chapter and shall only be used in accordance with the rules promulgated by the commissioner and, in all other instances, shall be confidential records as defined in §
10-7-504(a)(1)
.
(e)
A treating hospital subject to this chapter that intentionally fails to comply with reporting or confidentiality and disclosure requirements of this chapter is subject to a civil penalty of not more than one hundred dollars ($100) for the first violation and not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for a second or subsequent violation.
Acts 1993, ch. 443, § 6; 1996, ch. 1025, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 55 - HEAD AND SPINAL CORD INJURY INFORMATION SYSTEM (§§ 68-55-101 — 68-55-503) › Part 2 - TBI COORDINATOR, REGISTRY AND ADVISORY COUNCIL (§§ 68-55-201 — 68-55-205) › Section 68-55-205 - Annual report

The advisory council shall submit an annual report to the health committee of the house of representatives and the health and welfare committee of the senate, including, but not limited to, the incidence and status of TBIs in Tennessee, the administration of the office of the TBI coordinator and the registry and recommendations for modifications in the office and registry and for improving the delivery of services to persons with these injuries.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 236,s 55, eff. 4/19/2013.
Acts 1993, ch. 443, § 7.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 55 - HEAD AND SPINAL CORD INJURY INFORMATION SYSTEM (§§ 68-55-101 — 68-55-503) › Part 3 - REVENUES (§§ 68-55-301 — 68-55-306) › Section 68-55-301 - Additional fine for speeding to be paid into the traumatic brain injury fund

Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, in addition to any other fines imposed by title 55, chapter 8, for driving a motor vehicle in excess of ten (10) miles over the posted speed limit, there is imposed an additional fine of five dollars ($5.00) for each such violation to be earmarked for and paid into the general fund reserve account created by §
68-55-401
.
Acts 1993, ch. 443, § 11; 2004, ch. 827, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 55 - HEAD AND SPINAL CORD INJURY INFORMATION SYSTEM (§§ 68-55-101 — 68-55-503) › Part 3 - REVENUES (§§ 68-55-301 — 68-55-306) › Section 68-55-302 - Additional fine for reckless driving to be paid into the traumatic brain injury fund

Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, in addition to any other fines imposed by §
55-10-205
, for reckless driving of a motor vehicle, there is imposed an additional fine of thirty dollars ($30.00) for each such violation to be earmarked for and paid into the general fund reserve account created by §
68-55-401
, for the traumatic brain injury fund.
Acts 1993, ch. 443, § 12; 2004, ch. 827, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 55 - HEAD AND SPINAL CORD INJURY INFORMATION SYSTEM (§§ 68-55-101 — 68-55-503) › Part 3 - REVENUES (§§ 68-55-301 — 68-55-306) › Section 68-55-303 - Additional fine for driving with an invalid license to be paid into the traumatic brain injury fund

Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, in addition to any other fines imposed by title 55, chapter 50, parts 5 and 6, for driving a motor vehicle while the driver license is cancelled, suspended or revoked, there is imposed an additional fine of fifteen dollars ($15.00) for each such violation to be earmarked for and paid into the general fund reserve account created by §
68-55-401
for the traumatic brain injury fund.
Acts 1993, ch. 443, § 13; 2004, ch. 827, § 3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 55 - HEAD AND SPINAL CORD INJURY INFORMATION SYSTEM (§§ 68-55-101 — 68-55-503) › Part 3 - REVENUES (§§ 68-55-301 — 68-55-306) › Section 68-55-304 - Additional fine for driving under the influence to be paid into the traumatic brain injury fund

Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, in addition to any other fines imposed by §
55-10-403
, for driving under the influence of an intoxicant, marijuana, narcotic drug, or drug producing stimulating effects on the central nervous system prohibited under §
55-10-401
, there is imposed an additional fine of fifteen dollars ($15.00) for each such violation to be earmarked for and paid into the general fund reserve account created by §
68-55-401
for the traumatic brain injury fund.
Acts 1993, ch. 443, § 14; 2004, ch. 827, § 4.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 55 - HEAD AND SPINAL CORD INJURY INFORMATION SYSTEM (§§ 68-55-101 — 68-55-503) › Part 3 - REVENUES (§§ 68-55-301 — 68-55-306) › Section 68-55-305 - Additional fine for accidents involving death or personal injury to be paid into the traumatic brain injury fund

Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, in addition to any other fines imposed by §
55-10-101
, there is imposed an additional fine of fifteen dollars ($ 15.00) for each violation to be earmarked for and paid into the general fund reserve account created by §
68-55-401
for the traumatic brain injury fund.
Acts 2006, ch. 799, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 55 - HEAD AND SPINAL CORD INJURY INFORMATION SYSTEM (§§ 68-55-101 — 68-55-503) › Part 3 - REVENUES (§§ 68-55-301 — 68-55-306) › Section 68-55-306 - Additional fine for drag racing to be paid into the traumatic brain injury fund

Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, in addition to any other fines imposed by title 55, chapter 10, part 5, for drag racing, there is imposed an additional fine of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each violation to be earmarked for and paid into the general fund reserve account created by §
68-55-401
for the traumatic brain injury fund.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 123, s 5, eff. 4/10/2015.
Acts 2008 , ch. 1048, § 1; 2010 , ch. 1030, § 17.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 55 - HEAD AND SPINAL CORD INJURY INFORMATION SYSTEM (§§ 68-55-101 — 68-55-503) › Part 4 - TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY FUND (§§ 68-55-401 — 68-55-402) › Section 68-55-401 - Fund established

There is established a general fund reserve to be allocated by the general appropriations act, which shall be known as the "traumatic brain injury fund," hereafter referred to as the "fund." Moneys from the fund may be expended to fund the registry, the TBI coordinator position and additional staff requirements and other expenditures and grants under this chapter. Any revenues deposited in this reserve shall remain in the reserve until expended for purposes consistent with this chapter, and shall not revert to the general fund on any June 30. Any excess revenues shall not revert on any June 30, but shall remain available for appropriation in subsequent fiscal years. Any appropriation from such reserve shall not revert to the general fund on any June 30, but shall remain available for expenditure in subsequent fiscal years.
Acts 1993, ch. 443, § 15.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 55 - HEAD AND SPINAL CORD INJURY INFORMATION SYSTEM (§§ 68-55-101 — 68-55-503) › Part 4 - TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY FUND (§§ 68-55-401 — 68-55-402) › Section 68-55-402 - Grant programs

From the revenues deposited in the traumatic brain injury fund, the department is authorized to provide grants to county and municipal governments and/or not-for-profit organizations for home and community based programs to serve the needs of TBI persons and their families. The department is authorized to establish such grant programs and to develop criteria for eligible applicants. The department may include a requirement for community matching funds which may take the form of financial contributions, forms other than direct financial contributions, or both.
Acts 1993, ch. 443, § 16.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 55 - HEAD AND SPINAL CORD INJURY INFORMATION SYSTEM (§§ 68-55-101 — 68-55-503) › Part 5 - YOUTH SPORT-RELATED INJURIES (§§ 68-55-501 — 68-55-503) › Section 68-55-501 - Part definitions

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Community-based youth athletic activity" or "youth athletic activity" means an athletic activity organized by a city, county, business or nonprofit organization where the majority of the participants are under eighteen (18) years of age, and are engaging in an organized athletic game or competition against another team, club or entity or in practice or preparation for an organized game or competition against another team, club or entity. "Community-based youth athletic activity" does not include college or university activities or an activity which is entered into for instructional purposes only, an athletic activity that is incidental to a nonathletic program or a lesson;
(2)
"Department" means the department of health;
(3)
"Health care provider" means a Tennessee licensed medical doctor (M.D.), osteopathic physician (D.O.), clinical neuropsychologist with concussion training, or physician assistant (P.A.) with concussion training who is a member of a health care team supervised by a Tennessee licensed medical doctor or osteopathic physician;
(4)
"Person" means any individual or governmental entity, corporation, association, organization, nonprofit institution or other entity or such entities' representatives; and
(5)
"School youth athletic activity" means a school or local education agency organized athletic activity where the majority of the participants are under eighteen (18) years of age, and are engaging in an organized athletic game or competition against another team, club or entity or in practice or preparation for an organized game or competition against another team, club, or entity. "School youth athletic activity" does not include college or university activities or an activity which is entered into for instructional purposes only, an athletic activity that is incidental to a nonathletic program or a lesson.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 948, s 1, eff. 4/27/2016.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 148, s 1, eff. 1/1/2014.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 57 - SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS (§§ 68-57-101 — 68-57-106) › Section 68-57-102 - Alternative qualifications for employment - Exemption of federal employees

(a)
In addition to individuals identified in §
68-57-101
, a person may be employed upon providing sufficient evidence that, prior to May 21, 2007, the person was at any time employed as a surgical technologist for not less than eighteen (18) months in the three (3) years preceding May 21, 2007, in a hospital, medical office, surgery center, or an accredited school of surgical technology, as defined by this chapter. An individual who has begun the appropriate training to be a surgical technologist as defined by this section, prior to May 21, 2007, shall be eligible for employment as a surgical technologist; provided, that the training is completed by May 21, 2010. Persons qualified to be employed as surgical technologists pursuant to this subsection (a) shall complete fifteen (15) hours of continuing education or contact hours annually to remain qualified for employment and shall submit verification of having completed such continuing education or contact hours requirements to their employers. The submission of current certification by the NBSTSA shall satisfy this requirement.
(b)
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a surgical technologist in the service of the federal government is exempt from this chapter while performing duties related to such employment.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 391, s 4, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 2004, ch. 532, § 3; 2005, ch. 159, § 1; 2007 , ch. 208, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 57 - SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS (§§ 68-57-101 — 68-57-106) › Section 68-57-103 - Penalties

The license of a hospital, ambulatory surgical treatment center, or other such entity that violates any provision of this chapter may be subject to penalties imposed by the board for licensing healthcare facilities pursuant to §
68-11-207
.
Acts 2004, ch. 532, § 4.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 57 - SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS (§§ 68-57-101 — 68-57-106) › Section 68-57-104 - Waiver

A hospital, ambulatory surgical treatment center, or other such entity may petition the director of health care facilities of the department for a waiver from this chapter if such entity is unable to employ a sufficient number of surgical technologists who meet the requirements of this chapter. The hospital, ambulatory surgical treatment center, or other such entity must demonstrate to the director that a diligent and thorough effort has been made to employ surgical technologists who meet the requirements of this chapter. The director shall refuse to grant a waiver upon finding that a diligent and thorough effort has not been made. A waiver shall exempt a facility from this chapter for not more than six (6) months. Additional waivers may be granted, but all exemptions greater than twelve (12) consecutive months must be approved by the board.
Acts 2004, ch. 532, § 5.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 57 - SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS (§§ 68-57-101 — 68-57-106) › Section 68-57-105 - Scope of practice of surgical technologists

For the purposes of this chapter, "surgical technologist" means one who works under supervision to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. This individual is usually employed by a hospital, medical office, or surgical center and supervised during the surgical procedure according to institutional policy and procedure to assist in providing a safe operating room environment that maximizes patient safety by performing certain tasks, including, but not limited to:
(1)
Preparation of the operating room and the sterile field for surgical procedures by preparing sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment using sterile technique;
(2)
Preparation of the operating room for surgical procedures by ensuring that surgical equipment is functioning properly and safely; and
(3)
Passing instruments, equipment or supplies to a surgeon, sponging or suctioning an operative site, preparing and cutting suture material, holding retractors, transferring but not administering fluids or drugs, assisting in counting sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments, and performing other similar tasks as directed during a surgical procedure.
Acts 2007, ch. 252, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 57 - SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS (§§ 68-57-101 — 68-57-106) › Section 68-57-106 - Health care providers' duties in surgical setting unaffected

Nothing in this chapter shall limit or prevent health care providers licensed pursuant to title 63 from performing duties in a surgical setting.
Acts 2007, ch. 252, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 58 - BREASTFEEDING (§§ 68-58-101 — 68-58-103) › Section 68-58-101 - Right to breastfeed in any location

A mother has a right to breastfeed her child in any location, public or private, where the mother and child are otherwise authorized to be present.
Acts 2006, ch. 617, § 1; 2011, ch. 91, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 58 - BREASTFEEDING (§§ 68-58-101 — 68-58-103) › Section 68-58-102 - Breastfeeding not to be considered criminal offense

The act of breastfeeding shall not be considered:
(1)
Public indecency, as defined in §
39-13-511
; or
(2)
Nudity, obscene, or sexual conduct, as defined in §
39-17-901
.
Acts 2006, ch. 617, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 58 - BREASTFEEDING (§§ 68-58-101 — 68-58-103) › Section 68-58-103 - Preemption of local ordinances

A unit of local government shall not prohibit breastfeeding in public by local ordinance.
Acts 2006, ch. 617, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 59 - TENNESSEE TRAUMA CENTER FUNDING LAW OF 2007 (§§ 68-59-NEW — 68-59-105) › Section 68-59-NEW - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered]

(a)
The executive director has appointing authority of the advisory council.
(b)
One (1) member of the advisory council must be a member of the committee on pediatric emergency care.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 932,s 24, eff. 7/1/2024.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 59 - TENNESSEE TRAUMA CENTER FUNDING LAW OF 2007 (§§ 68-59-NEW — 68-59-105) › Section 68-59-101 - Short title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Trauma Center Funding Law of 2007."
Acts 2007, ch. 574, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 59 - TENNESSEE TRAUMA CENTER FUNDING LAW OF 2007 (§§ 68-59-NEW — 68-59-105) › Section 68-59-102 - Chapter definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Advisory council" means the Tennessee trauma care advisory council, formerly known as the trauma task force;
(2)
"Comprehensive regional pediatric center" means any pediatric inpatient hospital licensed by the commission pursuant to chapter 11, part 2 of this title, and Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 1200-8-30-.01(4);
(3)
"Coordinator" means the person designated by the commissioner pursuant to §
68-59-104
;
(4)
"Executive director" means the executive director of the health facilities commission;
(5)
"Health facilities commission" or "commission" means the health facilities commission created by §
68-11-1604
;
(6)
"Trauma center" means any Level I, Level II, Level III or Level IV institution licensed by the commission pursuant to chapter 11, part 2 of this title;
(7)
"Trauma patient" means a patient who is on the state trauma registry or the National Trauma Registry of the American College of Surgeons;
(8)
"Trauma service codes" means a subset of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, or the most relevant versions of the International Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD) required by the centers for medicare and medicaid services, for coding hospital discharges designated as trauma service codes by the American College of Surgeons committee on trauma;
(9)
"Trauma system" means:
(A)
All designated Level I, II, III, IV trauma centers;
(B)
All designated comprehensive regional pediatric centers; and
(C)
All other acute care hospitals that provide levels of treatment for trauma patients that are at least as great as the lowest level provided by a designated trauma center; and
(10)
"Uncompensated care" means either:
(A)
Care provided by a facility defined as part of the trauma system to a trauma patient who:
(i)
Has no medical insurance, including Medicare Part B coverage;
(ii)
Has no medical coverage for trauma through workers' compensation, automobile insurance, or any third party, including any settlement or judgment resulting from such coverage; and
(iii)
Has not paid for the trauma care provided by the trauma provider after documented attempts by the provider to collect payment; or
(B)
The uncompensated cost to the provider for care provided by a facility defined as part of the trauma system to a trauma patient who is covered by TennCare in the event that TennCare payment to the trauma provider does not fully compensate the provider for the actual cost of trauma services rendered.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1119, Secs.s 156, s 157 eff. 7/1/2022.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1119, s 155, eff. 7/1/2022.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 671, s 1, eff. 4/12/2018.
Acts 2007 , ch. 574, § 3; 2009 , ch. 531, § 55; 2011 , ch. 364, §§ 1-3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 59 - TENNESSEE TRAUMA CENTER FUNDING LAW OF 2007 (§§ 68-59-NEW — 68-59-105) › Section 68-59-103 - Annual report - Recommendations for development

(a)
The advisory council shall submit an annual report to the health committee of the house of representatives and the health and welfare committee of the senate, including, but not limited to, the incidence and status of traumatic injuries in the state, based on the definitions of trauma patient and trauma services codes provided in §
68-59-102
, the administration of the office of the coordinator, and recommendations for improving the collection and distribution of funds designated for trauma centers, comprehensive regional pediatric centers, and other acute care hospitals functioning as a part of the trauma system as defined under §
68-59-102
.
(b)
The advisory council shall evaluate and recommend criteria concerning the development of the state trauma system and trauma centers.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 236, s 55, eff. 4/19/2013.
Acts 2007 , ch. 574, § 4; 2011 , ch. 364, § 4.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 59 - TENNESSEE TRAUMA CENTER FUNDING LAW OF 2007 (§§ 68-59-NEW — 68-59-105) › Section 68-59-104 - Development of recommendations

The trauma care advisory council shall be responsible for the development of recommendations to the executive director for payment of any available trauma system funds based on the following principles:
(1)
Designated trauma centers of all levels and comprehensive regional pediatric centers shall be recommended to receive a grant or payment based upon the documented costs associated with maintaining required standards for designation;
(2)
Uncompensated care costs associated with trauma patients and the trauma service codes shall be the basis for recommended payments made to designated trauma centers and comprehensive regional pediatric centers and to other acute care hospitals functioning as a part of the trauma system;
(3)
Payments related to uncompensated care costs shall be made on a proportional basis related to actual patient volume and losses incurred; and
(4)
The readiness costs associated with a documented risk of achieving or losing designation as a designated trauma center of any level shall be recommended if determined appropriate by the advisory council.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1119, s 158, eff. 7/1/2022.
Acts 2007 , ch. 574, § 5.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 59 - TENNESSEE TRAUMA CENTER FUNDING LAW OF 2007 (§§ 68-59-NEW — 68-59-105) › Section 68-59-105 - General fund reserve

There is established a general fund reserve to be allocated by the general appropriations act, which shall be known as the "trauma system fund," referred to as the "fund" in this section. From the revenues and appropriations deposited in the fund, the health facilities commission is authorized to provide funding to eligible hospitals within the trauma center system in accordance with this chapter. In addition to providing funds for the trauma centers, moneys from the fund may be expended to fund other expenditures consistent with this chapter. Any revenues and appropriations deposited in this reserve shall remain in the reserve until expended for purposes consistent with this chapter, and shall not revert to the general fund on any June 30. Any excess revenues shall not revert on any June 30, but shall remain available for appropriation in subsequent fiscal years. Any appropriation from the reserve shall not revert to the general fund on any June 30, but shall remain available for expenditure in subsequent fiscal years.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 932,s 18, eff. 7/1/2024.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1119, s 159, eff. 7/1/2022.
Acts 2007 , ch. 574, § 6; 2011 , ch. 364, § 5.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 68 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-221-1319) › HEALTH (§§ 68-1-NEW — 68-6-201) › Chapter 60 - ASTHMA (§§ 68-60-101 — 68-6-201) › Section 68-60-101 - Asthma - Study of prevalence and severity - Pilot project

(a)
The department of health is directed to study the prevalence and severity of asthma in this state. This study shall include, but not be limited to, an analysis of data from the hospital discharge data system to identify patterns of asthma prevalence in this state and opportunities to improve care quality and health outcomes. In carrying out the requirements of this section, the department is authorized to contract with outside experts, consultants, and other entities as it deems appropriate. Any costs associated with this study shall be provided through existing funding.
(b)
From its study, the department of health shall determine whether a pilot project in a Tennessee municipality with a high incidence of asthma should be developed. The goal of the pilot project shall be the reduction of asthma and asthma-related illnesses in the municipality and shall include accessibility and compliance with medication protocols.
Acts 2008, ch. 1154, § 2.