Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1200-16-01-.01

Current through December 10, 2024

Section 1200-16-01-.01 - DEFINITION OF TERMS

For the purposes of these rules and regulations and as used herein:

(1) "Advanced Practice Registered Nurse" means a licensed registered nurse with a master's degree or higher in a nursing specialty who has national specialty certification under T.C.A. § 63-7-126.

(2) "Department" means the Tennessee Department of Health.

(3) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Health.

(4) "Family Planning Provider" means a physician or physician assistant, an advanced practice registered nurse, a registered nurse, a pharmacist, or a clinic that is approved to provide family planning services to eligible clients according to the most recent clinical guidelines from the Office of Population Affairs (OPA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

(5) "Physician" means any doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy duly licensed to practice the profession in Tennessee or the state in which s/he resides and lawfully practices such physician's profession.

(6) "Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" is a federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services.

(7) "Contraceptive Procedures" means any medically approved procedure designed to prevent conception.

(8) "Contraceptive Supplies" means those FDA approved or exempted items designed to prevent conception through chemical, mechanical or other means.

(9) "Contraceptive Services" means all medically approved contraceptive procedures, supplies, and information designed to prevent conception.

(10) "County Health Department" means any county health agency functioning pursuant to T.C.A. § 68-2-603 and providing family planning services.

(11) "Registered Nurse" means a licensed registered nurse under T.C.A. § 63-7-105.

(12) "Office of Population Affairs (OPA)" is a part of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, which oversees the Title X program.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1200-16-01-.01

Original rule filed January 27, 1975, effective February 26, 1975. Amendments filed January 21, 2020; effective 4/20/2020.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 63-7-105, 63-7-126, 68-34-102, and 68-34-106.