Provider Support
Information and resources from TDH supporting health care providers in Tennessee.Information & Resources for Tennessee Health Professionals
Health Professional Boards & Licensure
Click the link below for the Health Professional Boards homepage and information for health care professionals on Criminal Background Checks, Disciplinary Actions, Licensure Application & Renewal, and Practitioner Profiles. A dropdown menu is included to visit individual webpages for Tennessee's Health Professional Boards, and a link to apply to serve on a Tenessee Health Professional Board.
Click Below to Visit Individual Health Professional Board Webpages
Important Department Links
Disease & Issue Resources
Blood Glucose Testing in Newborns
In accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated 68-5-405, the Tennessee Department of Health provides the following links to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Academy of Pediatrics. At either of these sites, the current edition of Guidelines for Perinatal Care can be purchased. Guidance for appropriate perinatal care can be found within this reference including guidance on the appropriate use of blood glucose testing in newborn infants.
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Reporting Complaints & Concerns
Background Checks to Provide Patient Care
Before any person who will be providing direct patient care is hired, for whom a background check has not been completed, health care facilities, emergency medical services, and individual health professionals are required by law to conduct background checks using the state sex offenders registry, the state abuse registry and the abuse registries for states in which the prospective employee has lived in the previous 7 years, according to Public Chapter 1084.
Read Public Chapter 1084
Tennessee Sex Offender Registry
Visit the webpage of the Division of Health Related Boards and click "Criminal Background Checks" for more information.
Epinephrine Auto Injector Law
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-140-502
Background
Epinephrine is a medication that may be used to treat severe allergic reactions. The use of an epinephrine auto-injector can be life-saving in certain medical emergencies. Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-140-502 authorizes certain entities to stock epinephrine auto-injectors on their premises and authorizes certain individuals to provide or administer an epinephrine auto-injector under certain circumstances. Below is information on TDH-approved training for the use of epinephrine auto-injectors and an online form for reporting.
Training Requirements and Resources
The law requires that designated individuals be trained on recognizing signs and symptoms of severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis; standards and procedures for the storage and administration of an epinephrine auto-injector; and emergency follow-up procedures before providing the treatment. The training must be repeated at least every two years. The authorized entity should maintain documentation on training completion for designated persons. Training can be provided by “a nationally recognized organization experienced in training laypersons in emergency health treatment” or through an organization, person, or program approved by the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH). Authorized entities should select the training option that matches the manufacturer of the product to be utilized at their specific site.
These training materials have been approved by TDH:
Code Ana
- Code Ana’s Epinephrine Training Program teaches learners how to prevent, recognize, and respond to anaphylaxis, including how to use an epinephrine auto-injector.
- Code Ana also offers Code Ana’s School Program, which guides schools through assessing and then optimizing their own medical preparedness through the development and implementation of their own unique, practiced, medical emergency response plans. Learn more about these programs at www.CodeAna.org.
Mylan Training Course
LifeReach, LLC
Reporting Requirements
Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-140-502 requires that authorized entities report to TDH each time that an epinephrine auto-injector is used as specified in this law. Entities should use this online reporting form to report incidents of undesignated epinephrine use within seven days of the occurrence.
Health Evaluation of Returning Travelers
CDC uses Travel Health Notices (THNs) to inform travelers about global health risks during outbreaks, special events or gatherings, and natural disasters, and to provide advice about protective actions travelers can take to prevent infection or adverse health effects.A THN can be posted for: 1) a disease outbreak (higher number of expected cases) in a country or region, 2) sporadic cases of a disease in an unusual or new geographic location, 3) natural and human-made disasters with severe environmental health risks, or infrastructure damage that would limit healthcare services availability and 4) mass gathering events that can lead to disease outbreaks.
Description of the Types CDC Travel Notices: CDC Travel Notices provide information about global health risks and are categorized as follows: Level 4 - Avoid All Travel; Level 3- Reconsider Nonessential Travel; Level 2 - Practice Enhanced Precautions; and Level 1 - Practice Usual Precautions.
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