(5)(A) All health care facilities licensed by the department that have obtained accreditation from a federally recognized accrediting health care organization shall be deemed to meet all applicable licensing requirements. Such facilities may be subject to an inspection by the department and shall continue to be subject to subdivisions (b)(3)(D), and (E), but may be exempt from subdivision (a)(1) so long as the facility remains accredited.

5)(A) All health care facilities licensed by the department that have obtained accreditation from a federally recognized accrediting health care organization shall be deemed to meet all applicable licensing requirements. Such facilities may be subject to an inspection by the department and shall continue to be subject to subdivisions (b)(3)(D), and (E), but may be exempt from subdivision (a)(1) so long as the facility remains accredited.

(B) In order to be issued a license by the department, such hospitals shall be required to annually remit the statutory licensing fees and a copy of a letter of current accreditation and accompanying report from the joint commission on accreditation of hospitals.

(4) Accreditation. Any home medical equipment provider accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations, Community Health Accreditation Program or other approved accrediting bodies may submit documents evidencing current accreditation and shall be presumed to comply with the requirements of the Board. Licensing of a home medical equipment provider which has been accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations, Community Health Accreditation Program or other approved accrediting bodies shall become effective upon written notification from the Board's staff that the accreditation meets the standards set out in the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to T.C.A. §§ 68-11-201, et seq.

(A) “Health care facility” includes hospital, recuperation center, nursing home, birthing center, prescribed child care center, home for the aged, residential HIV supportive living facility, assisted-care living facility and adult care home, as defined in this part; and (5)(A) All health care facilities licensed by the department that have obtained accreditation from a federally recognized accrediting health care organization shall be deemed to meet all applicable licensing requirements. Such facilities may be subject to an inspection by the department and shall continue to be subject to subdivisions (b)(3)(D), and (E), but may be exempt from subdivision (a)(1) so long as the facility remains accredited.

(B) In order to be issued a license by the department, such hospitals shall be required to annually remit the statutory licensing fees and a copy of a letter of current accreditation and accompanying report from the joint commission on accreditation of hospitals.

(C) The report shall be maintained as a confidential record pursuant to § 10-7-504.

(2) For the purposes of this subsection (b), unless the context otherwise requires:

(A) “Health care facility” includes hospital, recuperation center, nursing home, birthing center, prescribed child care center, home for the aged, residential HIV supportive living facility, assisted-care living facility and adult care home, as defined in this part; and (5)(A) All health care facilities licensed by the department that have obtained accreditation from a federally recognized accrediting health care organization shall be deemed to meet all applicable licensing requirements. Such facilities may be subject to an inspection by the department and shall continue to be subject to subdivisions (b)(3)(D), and (E), but may be exempt from subdivision (a)(1) so long as the facility remains accredited.

(B) In order to be issued a license by the department, such hospitals shall be required to annually remit the statutory licensing fees and a copy of a letter of current accreditation and accompanying report from the joint commission on accreditation of hospitals.

(C) The report shall be maintained as a confidential record pursuant to § 10-7-504. 2) To be considered for a deemed compliance status determination under this section, the licensee must submit written and official evidence of certification for accreditation to the Department including any cited deficiencies with plan of correction.

Rule Number	Rule Title
0465-02-04-.01	Intellectual Disabilities Adult Habilitation Day Facilities/Services
0465-02-04-.02	Developmental Disabilities Adult Habilitation Day Facilities/Services
0465-02-04-.03	Developmental Disabilities Preschool Facilities/Services
0465-02-04-.04	Diagnosis and Evaluation Facilities
0465-02-04-.05	Institutional Habilitation Facilities
0465-02-04-.06	Residential Habilitation Facilities
046 5-02-04-.07	Boarding Home Facilities
0465-02-04-.08	Placement Services
0465-02-04-.09	Respite Care Services
0465-02-04-.10	Semi-Independent Living Services
0465-02-04-.11	Personal Support Services Agencies
0465-02-04-.12	Supported Living Services Facilities
0465-02-04-.13	Support Coordination Agencies
0465-02-04	Life Safety Licensure Rules

0465-02-02-.12 DEEMED COMPLIANCE.

(1) A facility or service which is accredited or certified by any of the following may be deemed by the Department to be in compliance ("deemed compliance status") with applicable licensure program requirements:

(a) The Joint Commission (TJC). formerly Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO);

(b) Council on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF);

(c) Social Security Act, Title XIX, Public Law 89-98, as amended (Medicaid) for Intermediate Care· Facilities for the Mentally Retarded (ICF/llD) oniy;

( d) The Accreditation Council on Services for People with Disabilities;

(e) Council on Accreditation for Children and Famjly Service;

(f) National Commission on Accreditation for Special Education Services (NCASES);

(g) Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL); or

(h) Department of Education Early Intervention (Certification for center based facilities, Approval for community based facilities).

(17) “Facility” means an institution, treatment resource, group residence, boarding home, sheltered workshop, activity center, rehabilitation center, hospital, community mental health center, DUI school, counseling center, clinic, halfway house, or other entity by these or other names, providing mental health, mental retardation, and/or alcohol and drug treatment services. deemed by the Department to be in compliance (“deemed compliance status”) with applicable licensure program requirements:

a) the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO);

b) Council on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF);

c) Social Security Act, Title XIX, Public Law 89-98, as amended (Medicaid) for Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded (ICF/MR) only;

d) The Accreditation Council on Services for People with Disabilities;

or

e) Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services.