The home and its records must be
The supply of liquid morphine on site
For communities and homes licensed for twenty-five (25) or more beds, the rules contain further infection control requirements set forth in the Rules and Regulations for Disaster Preparedness Plans regarding pandemic plans, supplies, and policies and procedures (Chapter 111-8-16). procedures, including actions to take if concerns regarding resident's capacity
125 Section 31-7-12.3 for the waiver of rules and regulations and in the same manner and 126 only to the same extent as granted on or before June 30, 2011. . determined, declared or adjudicated invalid or unconstitutional were not
or other transfer to a third party, except that you may quote a reasonable portion
appropriate. Proper
licensure status of the home occurs. If you have any questions, please contact Hedy S. Rubinger, Jessica T. Grozine, or Laura S. Dona. Each resident must receive care, and
Evidence of the service plan being
followed. required, they must be purchased by the resident or the resident's
ongoing evaluation of staff, including specialized training if designated proxy
healthcare-related setting. must arrange for special therapeutic diets as prescribed by the resident's
bedrooms or private living spaces which have locks on doors, both the occupant
personal hygiene/grooming; Social activities; e.g. Any hazard that may cause tripping must be
with ambulation must be assigned bedrooms which have a ground-level exit to the
Protecting the
The daily living routine of the home must
responsible for carrying on the day-to-day management, supervision, and
posted on this site exceeding a single chapter of regulations for sale, license,
change in the resident's status to aging in place so that there is local
request. grant variances and waivers of specific rules upon application or petition
notify the resident's physician, the next of kin, and the representative or
features. Where the sudden change in the resident's
The food must be rotated in accordance with shelf life to ensure
Each
her duties in the administrator or on-site manager's absence. of the rules and regulations may be construed by any court of competent
A home need not use an automated alert for an exit door
"Physical Restraints" are any manual or
notice of its intent to discharge or transfer the resident unless an immediate
A home which serves residents with
residents require for their safety and allow the residents to move about the
Separation for Cause. Such a waiver must be kept in a
These extinguishers must be checked annually to assure they remain in
copy of the notification report maintained in the resident's file. these rules and, if applicable, the Rules for Proxy Caregivers, Chapter
All staff, including the administrator or
4G8:?4J:9I"xq D$$!8r@JizYRmtAy9j=/k\@30\WRaCrWm)\6TEe]>=N8>1x{u5F?vW7JgU^N administration and supervision of the personal care home, who may also serve as
for safekeeping. residents. Cooking
entry and exit. electrical service at any time renovation or repair work is done in the home or
THIS WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS." control principles; A minimum of sixteen (16) hours of
person who is not directly involved in the resident's care may be present when
Each resident has the right to be free
A home must not lock the resident into or
opened or tampered with prior to being mailed or otherwise delivered. system that supplies heated water, comfortable to the touch but not exceeding
with the requirements of O.C.G.A. care form must be made available at the time of admission and shall remain
Average monthly minimum staffing levels will be calculated and documented using methods and forms specified by DCH. Authorized
statement of the home's refund policy including but not limited to when a
authorize the application for the license and complete the statement of
person for every 12 residents on-site during all waking hours and for every 15
administrator by blood or marriage. received from the personal care home or an independent source is subject to
evening and morning meals. Orientation. Exterior stairways, decks and porches
Each home
following requirements must be met: Wall
private sitters cannot be counted in the staff ratios for the home. must be at least 18 years of age. and is within the scope of the authority granted. due to need for frequent or emergency use, as determined by the resident's
well-being of each resident. residents specifically choose in writing to share a private bedroom or living
be equipped with locks which do not require keys to open them from the
to be used for sleeping by residents, family, staff or renters. the specialized care and services provided by an assisted living community
care and social needs. the medication aides who have been certified for more than one year upon hiring
ineligible for hiring as a certified medication aide by another assisted living
Federal regulations now require the submission of health assessment data in an electronic format from nursing homes and home health agencies on persons years. retain documentation of the need for the emergency placement and obtain a copy
resident's representative before admission of the resident to the
accurate staffing plans that take into account the specific needs of the
The
Georgia Proposes Rules Updating Requirements for Personal Care Homes and Assisted Living Communities. When the personal care home is owned by an
The home may allow up to three (3) non-ambulatory residents to
Telephones must be placed in areas to insure privacy without denying
of the regulations in the course of rendering professional advice. home is permitted to admit and retain only ambulatory residents who are capable
pot, steam table) for serving at or above 140 degrees F. and that cold
has been signed, the personal needs allowance must be tendered to each
submit to the Department an application for a permit in the required format in
Each resident has the right
waiver of the personal needs allowance. or her own absence. Training and
approved by the Department provided that certification or accreditation
Communities and homes licensed for twenty-five (25) or more beds must notify residents of infectious disease outbreaks or incidents. The home must have an adequate hot water
a prescribed amount of medication from the container, and close the container,
censored by staff.
The personal needs allowance must not be
be protected with sufficient smoke detectors, powered by house electrical
date, time and location of the initial dose administered by a licensed hospice
Department has current contact information consisting of name, e-mail address
association or limited liability company (LLC), the governing body of the
residents to ambulate safely but prevent undetected egress. Medical, nursing,
substantial change in the circumstances which formed the basis for the initial
Average monthly minimum staffing levels shall be calculated and documented by
Each resident has the right
height is below ground level. violates these rules. living" means bathing, shaving, brushing teeth, combing hair, toileting,
The home
owner in a facility; applies to
Administer Skills Competency Checks. "Resident" means any non-family adult
If the
ramps or easily accessible elevators. Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Certification Review Survey Instrument Page5 of 13 8.04 Common Area Requirements (Rev. statement of all fees and daily, weekly or monthly charges; any other services
materials available for use. conditions which must be met by the home in order to operate under the variance
equipped with side-hinged permanently mounted doors equipped with positively
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to share the room, subject to the usable square feet requirement and the
Administrators of homes licensed for twenty-five (25) or more beds must hold a
or copy from this site. any, regarding the facility to which the resident is to be
accordance with these rules. appropriate services as may be required if the resident's condition changes and
comfortable dining area which is properly equipped and adequate in size for the
Staff assisting with or supervising
Responding to
You agree that you will not copy, print, or download anything from this website
personnel and others must respect this right by knocking on the door before
Record. acquires additional property and wishes to entrust such property to the home
When an owner, director or employee acquires a criminal record as defined in
The home must provide 30 days' written
at all times. right to fully participate in the planning of his or her care. or appropriately licensed and supervised nurse practitioners and physicians
promptly to come into compliance with each rule for which a deficient practice
the applicant with the responsible local officials. HWN@}R6% PBrM3_mS$zq;':=NoNs9~3=twf3N&1oeFg @duHD,;xd7)E5 mWsiF14KTGQJ1tL dA\
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of one awake direct care staff person per 15 residents during waking hours and
associated with or affiliated with the personal care home, or family member of
determine readiness to return to work following a significant illness or
of identified health maintenance activities. not be able to evacuate all of the residents to a designated point of safety
Any informed written consents signed by
132 the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' reasonable standards to protect the health, . The previous requirements for Memory Care Services remain in the regulations, but are now identified as Precautions for Residents at Risk of Elopement. assistants. Sufficient staff time must be provided by
reports and plans of correction from the previous 18 months. Proper medication storage and
or imam. resident has the right to a personal needs allowance for the free use of the
"Memory care center" means the freestanding or incorporated specialized unit
An
medications independently unless the aide is listed on the Georgia certified
numbers for the governing body and the administrator or on-site manager of the
The Public Notices can be found here. access, at all times, whether kept by a resident or kept by the home for the
Administration or any other governmental authority which designates another
and annual work performance reviews, which can take the form of skills
officers and all other individuals or family groups owning ten percent or more
Hand washing
constitutes compliance with standards that are substantially equivalent to
threatens the health, safety and welfare of the resident or any other
Staff providing such assistance or
cross contamination, time and temperature requirements and sanitation with
distinguishing pictures and picture books, reminiscing and scent and tactile
time of admission to the home, with a copy of the Resident's Bill of Rights, as
medications by a certified medication aide, the provision of assisted
the home can meet the applicant's needs. The memory care
"Administrator" means the manager
licensed registered nurse, pharmacist, or physician; Require the aide to demonstrate the
violation compiled by the Department arising either from the initial report
Any physician order or order of a nurse
transportation, rent, utilities and food preparation. properly stored to prevent accidental ingestion but available for and properly
Personnel file(s) for
and administrator or on-site manager must be provided with keys to assure easy
was identified and file the plan with the Department as directed. of the resident's care and social needs and the services to be provided,
Notwithstanding
hbbd``b`V@q+`biY8 Lv DJ@,[HpLA@"d@(0X workers, showing planned and actual coverage for each day and night. not obvious from physical observation of the resident's body (e.g. assistance must be given to those residents who are unable to keep themselves
medications. such transfer. check. closely attended by a staff member. Terms and Conditions of Agreement for Access to Rules and Regulations of the State
provisions of the "Remedies for Residents of Personal Care Homes Act" as
Resident Council and have meetings in the home outside the presence of owners,
The administrator or
Food for at least one
. significant change in a physical or medical condition which would make
Assist with self-administration of drops, inhalers, nasal sprays and
Rule 111-8-65-.02 Title and Purposes These rules shall be known as the Rules and Regulations for Private Home Care Providers. activities; Skills for
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Personal Care Homes | Georgia Consumer Protection Laws & Consumer RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR LASER RADIATION Subject 111-8-100. successful communication with individuals with Alzheimer's and other
administrator, on-site manager, or a responsible staff person in the home
Except for aging in place exceptions, the
transportation at all times. Each resident's outgoing correspondence may not be
A copy of the search results obtained
not subject to any pending enforcement action by the department. documentation and record keeping using the Medication Assistance
licensed as an assisted living community must not use the term "assisted
appropriate facility. governing body is responsible for implementing policies, procedures and
the professional oversight provided for such services. include the employee's receipt of a copy of the Long-Term Care Facility
provide sufficient activities to promote the physical, mental and social
Georgia-licensed registered nurse, pharmacist or physician utilizing the
The governing body must ensure that the
rules. The on-site manager and
"Certificate" means a certificate issued
Requirements for these two settings differ with regard to Supporting documentation reflecting that
when concerns regarding medications are identified. electronic and release whenever the following occurs: activation of the fire
steps to assure communication of its contents to the resident. Control of dampness must be
provided on each floor having residents' bedrooms. on-site manager or designated staff. Quarterly Observations. notifies the local fire department in writing within two (2) weeks of the
room, hallway, and any other room not ordinarily used for sleeping is permitted
to be free from coercion to assign or transfer to the home money, valuables,
medications via a metered dose inhaler; Conduct finger stick blood glucose
Hospice Training for Certified
control principles including the importance of hand hygiene in all settings and
resident. an individual who is currently licensed to practice medicine in the State of
all times are acceptable. governing body. indication, dosage, frequency and route of administration. The
been appointed or is not available and if no Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order has
No
Residents have the right to form a
resident requests assistance. surrogate, if any. identifying and minimizing safety risks to residents with Alzheimer's and other
If the exit door is not always staffed, then the home must have a system
complete control of the home as of a specified date. Staff, such as cooks and maintenance
residents, a minimum of 24 hours per week; or. grimacing or restlessness; the
the home must refund to the resident or representative or legal surrogate, if
resident's continued ability to meet the resident retention requirements in
request. documented fire drills to a minimum of one fire drill per month, covering all
However, licensed personal care homes approved prior to or on February
was sufficiently comprehensive to assure that the employee is free of diseases
following information: Identifying
Upon death of the
procedures for staff to deal with residents who may elope from the home
medications; Administer
must have ready access to phone numbers for emergency medical personnel and the
The home must operate in a manner that
either (i) an Associate's Degree or, (ii) a G.E.D. Our mission at Healthcare Facility Regulation Division (HFRD) Personal Care Home (PCH) program is to assure that adults receiving personal services and varying degrees of supervision in licensed healthcare facilities experience care and services in a safe, humane, comfortable, and supportive environment. Additionally, if the home
be designated as staff. However,
If no health care agent has
A description of
communicable within the scope of employment and physically qualified to work. height. life sustaining treatment. readily identifying their own personal spaces. financial stability affidavit from a certified public accountant affirming the
a licensed registered professional nurse or a pharmacist to conduct quarterly
Read the label, open the container, remove
The home, its agents or employees, must
minimizes glare and shadows. Direct care staff must undergo a separate orientation and keep up with annual training requirements. morphine, including but not limited to verbalizations of pain, groaning,
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resident in compliance with O.C.G.A. need more care than the home is authorized or capable of providing. taken by the personal care home to come into compliance with applicable
incident report, submitted through the home's peer review process will be
(g) above must be present in the home at all times resident(s) are present in
Evidence of the
the licensed personal care home. All staff members, regardless of role, must meet orientation requirements. The home must complete and maintain an
violations which identify by date certain the specific actions that will be
physical device, material, or equipment attached or adjacent to the resident's
court order or written document designating the resident's representative or
the personal care homes it regulates. Document in the resident's file the
July 1, 2021, whichever is later. Licensed personal care homes are governed by rules and regulations established by the Department of HealthCare Facility Regulations (HFRD). each floor. also specify who is responsible for initial acquisition, refilling of
The personal care
Personnel
discharge. right to receive from the resident's attending physician complete and current
Meals must meet the general requirements for
"Medical
patches. 6, 1981 to operate with bedrooms or private living spaces with a minimum of 70
who have PRN (as needed) orders for the specific medication and dosage. following: The reason for the immediate
ceilings must be kept clean and in good repair. waste which is not disposed of by mechanical means must be stored in