Shock executive order greenlights quarantines, involuntary commitment amid COVID fears(TN)

wnd.com ^ | 8/8/2021 | Joe Kovacs

[rktman]

An executive order signed quietly by Tennessee's Republican governor is troubling some Americans as it greenlights the National Guard and State Guard to implement quarantines and involuntary commitment of citizens "in connection with certain health care and emergency services operations," with the governor specifically concerned about "an increase in COVID-19 cases."

Gov. Bill Lee signed Executive Order 83 on Friday "with little fanfare" according to Tennessee Stands, an influential conservative coalition.

The group says it found some of the provisions in the executive order "exceptionally concerning," including:

"Discretion to utilize National Guard and State Guard members in connection with certain health care and emergency services operations." "Telephone assessments for involuntary commitment cases are permitted." "Temporary quarantine and isolation facilities may be constructed."

[rktman]

Yikes. Any TN folks have any comments? Not sure if the nevaDUH gov has that but I do know he can "restrict pedestrian and vehicular traffic..." by the EO issued LAST YEAR at his discretion and a whole lot more if he "feels" like it. The last legislative session attempted to restrict some of the Emergency powers but too many miscreant, power hungry democommies in the senate and assembly to get it done.

[BenLurkin]

Executive Order 83

https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/pub/execorders/exec-orders-lee83.pdf

[TexasGurl24]

Here is paragraph 8 verbatim:

“Discretion to utilize National Guard and State Guard members in connection with certain health care and m rgency services operations.

This Paragraph 8 is issued for the limited purpose of authorizing personnel recognized under Tennessee Code Annotated, Sections 58-1-203, 58-1-204, and 58-1-402 (collectively, “Personnel”), to serve in certain health care and emergency services roles to reduce system capacity strain resulting from COVID-19. Namely, Personnel may:

(1) perform authorized diagnostic testing for COVID-19 in health care settings, including but not to limited to hospitals, emergency departments, and alternate care sites (collectively, “Facilities”);

(2) perform authorized nursing and other functions in Facilities; and

(3) operate public or privately owned, permitted ambulance service vehicles with a licensed service.

Accordingly, the following provisions are hereby suspended to the extent necessary to facilitate this Paragraph 8: Tennessee Code Annotated, Titles 63 and Title 68, and related rules, with respect to licensure, continuing education, and other requirements for Personnel or Facilities utilizing Personnel; Title 68, Chapter 140, Part 3, with respect to Personnel and licensed ambulance services utilizing Personnel; and any other state or local law, order, rule, or regulation that would limit the application of this Paragraph 8 is hereby suspended to the extent necessary to facilitate this Paragraph 8. This Paragraph 8 is subject to the following conditions:
a. No Personnel shall operate under this Paragraph 8 unless designated by the Adjutant General upon request or order of the Governor;
b. Personnel operating pursuant to this Paragraph 8 shall have the appropriate training or skills in the area(s) pertaining to their designations;
c. The Adjutant General and Commissioner of Health, or their designees, shall determine the Facilities to which Personnel are assigned, based on need and other reasonable factors, in their sole discretion;
d. Any Facility to which Personnel are assigned must submit, in writing to the Commissioner of Health, the responsibilities and tasks that Personnel will be undertaking while operating pursuant to this Paragraph 8;
e. A list of Personnel designated to operate under this Paragraph 8 and the Facility or setting in which such Personnel will be operating shall be updated from time to time as necessary;
f. Any authority, duties, or scope of practice suspensions extended to Personnel pursuant to this Paragraph 8 shall terminate and be of no further force and effect upon the expiration or termination of Paragraph 8 or other order o f the Governor to that effect; and
g. This Paragraph 8 shall not affect the requirements and provisions of the suspended statutory and rule provisions with respect to any other person or facility.”
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That’s it. No camps. No forced vaccines. Just allowing NG to do three things: Covid diagnostics, nursing and driving ambulances.

The other “concerning” provisions? Those deal with waiving permitting regulations on building temporary medical treatment facilities and with mental health commitments (where you have to commit a nut case who is trying to harm himself or others).

This is literal tabloid trash.

[Zathras]

The Final Solution

[spincaster]

Freakin Nazi’s are at our door step!

[Safrguns]

This is where the INDIVIDUAL soldier will face his/her ULTIMATE test and challenge to their oath to defend the constitution.

I seriously hope they understand the constitution.

[butlerweave]

Gov. Bill Lee is not thinking straight or his advisers are Democrats

[Qiviut]

Thanks for doing the “deep dive” for us all. :-)

[rktman]

Thanks.

[rktman]

Thanks for the update/clarification.

[hsmomx3]

Isn’t Marsha Blackburn from TN? I’d like to hear what she has to say about this.

[JerryBlackwell]

Thanks!!

[alternatives?]

“Just allowing NG to do three things: Covid diagnostics, nursing and driving ambulances.”

The definition of nursing is not clear but it does require they have proper training. The EO seems a reasonable precaution that allows some planning. However, everyone is on pins and needles about the government.

[DownInFlames]

He’s preparing for the worst. TN is preparing for a statewide lockdown. Good luck with that.

[Grampa Dave]

Thanks. Now I don’t have to deep wade and read this.

I did not read the details [article] before commenting. I only read the headline!!!

[Deo volente]

The CDC has been planning for this for more than a year. “Safe” or “green zones” where people of any age with serious underlying health conditions (that's millions of Americans) would be relocated and isolated from family etc. for an indefinite time. I wonder where they got this sick idea.

https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3981623/posts

[circlecity]

Temporary quarantine and isolation facilities may be constructed
I. The provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 68-11-202(c)(1)-(8), are hereby suspended to allow for the construction of temporary structures, the plans for which would otherwise be subject to review for new construction, additions, or substantial alterations, as directed by the Commissioner of Health and the Director of TEMA in response to COVID-19; provided, that there shall be inspections of such structures to ensure safety, as necessary.

[circlecity]

There’s a lot more that she left out. A lot more.

[molewhacka]

You may wish to re-read the EO. Paragraph 8 is not the primary issue of concern to knowledgeable Tennesseans. Some of the many areas of concern include:

14. Telephone e assessments for involuntary commitment cases are permitted. The provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 33-4-108, are hereby suspended to the extent necessary to allow the issuance of a certificate of need under Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 33-6-404, for the emergency involuntary commitment of a person with a mental illness or serious emotional disturbance based upon a telephone assessment of such person by a mandatory pre-screening agent designated pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated, Sections 33-6-104 and 33-6- 427, if the following conditions are met:
a. The mandatory pre-screening agent is not reasonably able to conduct an evaluation in-person or via readily available telehealth services; and
b. The mandatory pre-screening agent determines in the agent’s professional judgment that conducting the assessment via telephone with the person is clinically appropriate.

18. Temporary quarantine and isolation facilities may be constructed. The provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 68-11-202( c )( 1 )-(8), are hereby suspended to allow for the construction of temporary structures, the plans for which would otherwise be subject to review for new construction, additions, or substantial alterations, as directed by the Commissioner of Health and the Director of TEMA in response to COVID-19; provided, that there shall be inspections of such structures to ensure safety, as necessary.

An overall concern is Governor Lee is unduly exercising executive powers without consultation with the General Assembly. Lee is doing so even as he is actively enabling the importation of illegal aliens and “refugees”, many of whom have infectious diseases. Lee is also undermining taxpayer-funded services (e.g., foster care, healthcare, education) for Tennesseans in favor of illegal aliens and “refugees”.

This latest EO overreach is just one in a long list of offenses. Lee has been a great disappointment to conservatives on numerous issues. I speak as one who actively helped to elect him, but will not make the same mistake twice.

[rktman]

Who gets to decide what “proper training” is? Can you use a thermometer? Apply a bandage? Use a BP device? BOOM! Certified. Me, a cynic? What would give anyone that idea? LOL!