Terms Used In Tennessee Code 58-2-803

• Emergency: means an occurrence, or threat thereof, whether natural, technological, or manmade, in war or in peace, that results or may result in substantial injury or harm to the population, or substantial damage to or loss of property. See Tennessee Code 58-2-101
• Entity: means a person other than an individual. See Tennessee Code 58-2-802
• Health services: means :
  (A) The provision of treatment, care, advice or guidance, other services, or supplies related to the health or death of individuals or human populations, to the extent necessary to respond to an emergency, including:

  (i) The following, concerning the physical or mental condition or functional status of an individual or affecting the structure or function of the body:

  (a) Preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, rehabilitative, maintenance, or palliative care. See Tennessee Code 58-2-802
• State: means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. See Tennessee Code 58-2-802