§ 58-2-801. Short Title
This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act of 2007.”
§ 58-2-802. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Coordinating entity” means an entity that acts as a liaison to facilitate communication and cooperation between source and host entities but does not provide health services in the ordinary course of its activities as liaison; “Credentialing” means obtaining, verifying, and assessing the qualifications of a […]
§ 58-2-803. Application of Part
This part shall apply to volunteer health practitioners registered with a registration system that meets the requirements of § 58-2-805 and who provide health services in this state for a host entity while an emergency declaration is in effect.
§ 58-2-804. Limitations, Restrictions and Regulation — Immediate Effect of Orders — Requirements of Host Entities
While an emergency declaration is in effect, TEMA may limit, restrict, or otherwise regulate: The duration and scope of practice by volunteer health practitioners; The geographical areas in which volunteer health practitioners may practice; The types of volunteer health practitioners who may practice; and Any other matters necessary to coordinate effectively the provision of health […]
§ 58-2-805. Qualification as a Volunteer Health Practitioner Registration System
To qualify as a volunteer health practitioner registration system, a system must: Accept applications for the registration of volunteer health practitioners before or during an emergency; Include information about the licensure and good standing of health practitioners that is accessible by authorized persons; Be capable of confirming the accuracy of information concerning whether a health […]
§ 58-2-806. Practice of Volunteer Health Practitioners in This State While Emergency Declaration in Effect — Limitations on Protections While Practicing in State
While an emergency declaration is in effect, a volunteer health practitioner, registered with a registration system that complies with § 58-2-805 and licensed and in good standing in the state upon which the practitioner’s registration is based, may practice and use the titles appropriate thereto in this state to the extent authorized by this part […]
§ 58-2-807. Effect on Credentialing and Privileging Standards — Waiver or Modification of Standards
This part does not affect credentialing or privileging standards of a health facility and does not preclude a health facility from waiving or modifying those standards while an emergency declaration is in effect.
§ 58-2-808. Scope of Practice — Sanctions and Penalties
Subject to subsections (b) and (c), a volunteer health practitioner shall adhere to the scope of practice for a similarly licensed practitioner established by the licensing provisions, practice acts, or other laws of this state. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c), this part does not authorize a volunteer health practitioner to provide services that […]
§ 58-2-809. Limitations on Rights, Privileges or Immunities Provided to Volunteer Health Practitioners — Incorporation of Volunteers Into Emergency Forces
This part does not limit rights, privileges, or immunities provided to volunteer health practitioners by laws other than this part. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), this part does not affect requirements for the use of health practitioners pursuant to the emergency management assistance compacts. TEMA, pursuant to the emergency management assistance compacts, may […]
§ 58-2-810. Emergency Rules
TEMA may promulgate emergency rules to implement this part in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. In doing so, TEMA shall consult with the department and shall consult with and consider the recommendations of any other entity established to coordinate the implementation of the emergency management assistance compacts […]
§ 58-2-811. Acts or Omissions — Vicarious Liability — Recovery of Damages — Participation in Retirement System
Subject to subsection (b), volunteer health practitioners authorized to provide health services pursuant to this part are not liable for the payment of a judgment based on their acts or omissions in providing services, nor shall they be named as defendants in an action based on their acts or omissions. Notwithstanding subsection (a), this section […]
§ 58-2-812. Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Notwithstanding § 8-42-101(3)(B) concerning workers’ compensation coverage of certain state employees, a volunteer health practitioner who is providing health services in this state pursuant to this part, or who is traveling to or from this state to provide such services, and who is not covered by workers’ compensation insurance, shall be considered an employee of […]
§ 58-2-813. Uniformity of Law Among States
In applying and construing this part, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.