Tennessee § 33-1-203 Principles of service

Tennessee Statutes

§ 33-1-203 — Principles of service

Tennessee § 33-1-203

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Tenn. Code Ann. § 33-1-203 (2026).

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The following service principles are fundamental to carrying out the department's responsibilities:

(1)Stable service systems that provide flexibility, advocacy, effective communication, targeted outcomes, continuous evaluation, and improvement based on best practice and research;

(2)Early identification of needs and the inclusion of both prevention and early intervention services and supports;

(3)Timely response to the needs, rights and desires of those served;

(4)Treating service recipients and families with dignity and respect;

(5)Protection of service recipients from abuse, neglect, and exploitation;

(6)Accurate and responsible accountability for the use of public resources;

(7)Ongoing education and skills development of the workforce; and (8) Cultural competence of persons prov

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The following service principles are fundamental to carrying out the department's responsibilities: (1) Stable service systems that provide flexibility, advocacy, effective communication, targeted outcomes, continuous evaluation, and improvement based on best practice and research; (2) Early identification of needs and the inclusion of both prevention and early intervention services and supports; (3) Timely response to the needs, rights and desires of those served; (4) Treating service recipients and families with dignity and respect; (5) Protection of service recipients from abuse, neglect, and exploitation; (6) Accurate and responsible accountability for the use of public resources; (7) Ongoing education and skills development of the workforce; and (8) Cultural competence of persons providing service.