Senator Joey Hensley, MD: Tennessee 28th District Capitol Hill Week in Review

Limited Visitation at Tennessee Long-Term Care Facilities Will Resume Under New Guidelines

I recently voiced my encouragement on the Senate Floor for The Department of Health and Governor Lee to re-open visitation to long-term care facilities here in our state. I understand the decision to limit exposure to these residents, but I believe the time has come to open these facilities back up. I know how important it is to the health and well-being of patients to be allowed visitors. I am very pleased that the Department of Health, along with Governor Lee, has released new guidelines to allow visit...