Outline of the state of Tennessee
State
Tennessee
Addressed

Category
Referrals

Category
Referrals

State law addresses providing referrals to private physicians or community health partners.

Tennessee Code Annotated 68-1-1202. Duties of executive director

(5) Promote the exchange of information and referrals between LEAs and physicians, health care professionals and sources of health care financial assistance;

Policy Type
Statute

Tennessee School Health Screening Guidelines

These guidelines describe the role of school nurse and facilitating referral and follow-up services for screenings done at school, and the importance of knowing the resources available in communities.

Policy Type
Non-codified