Bill > SB2476

This bill modifies existing Tennessee law regarding health care providers, specifically focusing on nurses who provide home health services. Essentially, it exempts a nurse providing home health services to four or fewer patients from the requirement to hire staff or maintain a physical office to be licensed as a home care organization by the health facilities commission, which is a state body that licenses healthcare facilities. However, if a nurse chooses not to hire staff or have an office, they must request space from the department of health to securely store patient records, and the department is required to provide this space. The bill defines "nurse" in this context as a licensed registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or certified nursing assistant providing these services. The department of health is also authorized to create rules to implement this new provision, following standard administrative procedures.