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§ 68-141-104. Designation as regional control center -- Standards.

TN Code § 68-141-104 (2019) (N/A)
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(1) Answer requests by telephone for poison information and make recommendations for appropriate emergency management and treatment referrals of poisoning exposures. These services, provided twenty-four (24) hours a day, may involve the following:

(A) Determining whether a true poisoning emergency exists;

(B) Determining whether treatment can be accomplished at the scene of the incident, or whether transport to an emergency treatment facility is required;

(C) Recommending treatment measures to appropriate personnel; and

(D) Carrying out follow-up to assure that adequate care is provided;

(2) Utilize physicians, pharmacists, nurses and supportive personnel trained in various aspects of toxicology, poison control, poison prevention and poison information retrieval;

(3) Provide public awareness programs on poison prevention and utilization of regional poison control centers; and

(4) Maintain a data collection program of poison exposures and prepare an annual report.

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