In considering an applicant for admission, if it appears that the person has a physical disorder that requires immediate medical care and the admitting facility cannot appropriately provide the medical care, the person shall be taken first to a physician or hospital for treatment of the medical condition. When the person has received appropriate medical attention and treatment, the person may then be transported to the appropriate facility for treatment of the person's mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, or developmental disability.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 33 - Mental Health and Substance Abuse and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Chapter 4 - Special Rules for Residential Service Recipients
Part 1 - Rights of Residential Service Recipients
§ 33-4-103. Notice of Admission to Guardian or Family
§ 33-4-104. Treatment for Physical Disorder Prior to Admission
§ 33-4-110. Inability to Exercise Rights — Appointment of a Conservator