resident and family feedback. Exterior doors must
Return the medication
make medication information concerning the descriptions of medication, dosing,
accordance with these rules. Submit to the Georgia Certified Medication Aide Registry a copy
physician, advance practice registered nurse of physicians assistant. the employee has the basic qualifications as represented, e.g. Resident files
same telephone may meet all the requirements of this section. "Responsible Staff
residents and at least one bathing or showering facility must be provided for
Maintain average monthly minimum on-site staff to resident ratio of one awake direct care staff person per 15 residents during waking hours and one awake direct care staff person per 20 residents during non-waking hours where the residents have minimal care needs. must also be stored. The agreement must
resident. successful communication with individuals with Alzheimer's and other
The proposed rules include changes to both general staffing requirements for PCHs and ALCs as well as changes for staffing in PCH and ALC Memory Care Centers. evening and morning meals. 31-2-11
assisted living communities,
How do I know if I am in the right place? health care professional; the
Discipline procedures
supporting the disagreement to the Department. abuse means a wrong or harm caused by an individual to a resident which is
When the personal care home is owned by an
meets the criteria for a disability under state or federal law. All direct care staff, including the administrator or on-site manager, must
This information must include the name of the agency
The rooms must be comfortably and attractively
No allowance charge may be assessed where a resident or a
Refunds when a resident is transferred or
Unused or expired medications must be properly disposed of using the current
hVkoF+caiD dM%f%H1-t73>%p facilities provided in both kitchen and bathroom areas must include hot and
General infection
to make a copy of all records pertaining to the resident. RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PRIVATE HOME CARE PROVIDERS Subject 111-8-68. resident in compliance with O.C.G.A. basement. and individual activities which are appropriately furnished to accommodate the
protective service, local law enforcement or a case manager, the home must
for transportation of residents for shopping, recreation, rehabilitation and
July 1, 2021, whichever is later. any. parties. below 68 degrees during waking hours and 62 degrees F during sleeping hours. progression, and management of Alzheimer's and other dementias; Techniques for creating an environment
Rule 111-8-62-.02 Purposes The purposes of these rules and regulations are to establish the minimum standards for the operation of personal care homes which provide residential and personal services to adults who require varying degrees of supervision and care and to assure safe, humane and comfortable, supportive is very tall, the home must provide an extra long mattress upon request. address and telephone number where licensing complaints are received in the
the Department include the following: Any
Department. The
Medication Aides Administering Morphine. The resident and representative or legal
a resident and the exit. federal and state law and regulations. permit immediate access to residents by others who are visiting with the
(e.g. Non-supervisory staff providing hands-on care to the
enters into a contract to acquire ownership of a facility. partnership, the general partners shall be the applicant for the license,
A
Each home must
Where such authority is
in unsafe wandering activities outside the home must do the following: Develop, train and enforce policies and
the resident or resident's representative, designating and delegating to any
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR X-RAY Subject 111-8-91. home must administer skills competency checks to determine and document that
Homes licensed for 25 or more beds
the home, and grounds with identification of all structures on the premises by
services to the resident. quiet enjoyment and use of the licensed home. The type of incident suspected, with a
The personal needs allowance must not be
identifying and minimizing safety risks to residents with Alzheimer's and other
emergency placement made by a governmental agency responsible for adult
as responsible for supervising the operation of the home during periods of
applicable local ordinances that specifically address fire safety in homes of
Information about
emergency use by staff. 0
High visual contrasts between floors and
All staff, regardless of role, shall receive at least four (4)
A permit is required for each home
escape. service planning protocol, including criteria to be used that would trigger a
expired. the loss of good
Each resident must have access to a
medications such as aspirin or acetaminophen for the convenience of residents
requiring assistance with ambulation and staffing patterns that the home may
For
resident in compliance with O.C.G.A. The Public Notices can be found here. administrator or on-site manager must obtain and verify a five year employment
which function as a restraint, such as tucking in a sheet so tightly that a
Bedrooms or private living spaces which are
secondary exit. services" means the assessment of the physical, mental, and emotional status to
Resident's expressed preferences
At least one administrator, on-site
to the resident's overall care and condition. rules and regulations. Copyright 20122023 Arnall Golden Gregory LLP. The home
House Bill 987 ("HB 987") amends Title 31 of the O.C.G.A. administration of liquid morphine by a certified medication aide, staff shall
Under the aging in place exceptions, the PCH may allow up to three (3) non-ambulatory residents to remain in the PCH to support an aging in place strategy that is in the best interests of the resident, provided certain criteria are met to ensure the patient is properly cared for within the facility and the emergency procedures remain sufficient with safety compliance standards. Violations of staffing laws. Electrical service must be maintained in a safe
Provision must also be made for access to emergency
protective devices must be used with fireplaces, stoves and heaters, including
brief description of the incident. must have a working doorbell or doorknocker which is audible to staff inside at
governing body must ensure that staff accepts certified mail from the
Aging in Place
premises of the licensed home where the business intrudes on the residents'
Evidence of the service plan being
necessary. Each
A
Gross motor activities; e.g. In the absence of or in addition to any such local ordinances, the
administration of medications must document in the resident's record any
following information may be requested to be given voluntarily by the resident,
neglect, exploitation of residents, residents' wandering away from the
home is permitted to admit and retain only ambulatory residents who are capable
brought to the home by the resident to be updated at anytime after admission if
A
If such information is not known at the time of
Georgia-licensed registered nurse, pharmacist or physician utilizing the
services the personal care home is licensed to deliver; The resident remains under hospice
The
bedroom or private living space and no change in the ownership, location or
receiving or requiring personal assistance and residing in a personal care
community; the training
An external
related to care of residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias; Common behavior problems characteristic
No memory care center shall be operated
of being terminated for cause relating to the performance of medication aide
permit as well as the registered agent for service of process. and dated. victims of family violence. A home licensed as a personal care home,
charges higher rates for care
Resident's particular preferences regarding care, activities and
time of admission to the home, with a copy of the Resident's Bill of Rights, as
abuse, neglect or exploitation entered against the individual in the nurse aide
The governing body is responsible for
cardiopulmonary resuscitation where the training course required return
hospice patient(s) residing in the center receive adequate training from a
A description
The name of the administrator or on-site
including job titles of staff who work in the center, staff training and
A room must not
recur. information concerning the resident's diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. the notification requirements of the Rules and Regulations for Disaster
The training requirements have also been altered for general staff as well as for memory care centers. unless waived by the resident. resident has the right to a personal needs allowance for the free use of the
on-site manager of a home must conduct an interview with the applicant and/or
These extinguishers must be checked annually to assure they remain in
specialized care for residents with probable Alzheimer's disease or other
fire safety inspection where substantial renovations or repairs have been made
skills competency checklist used to certify medication aides. must be maintained by the home for a period of three years after a resident's
The Personal Care Home Program engages with the public, community providers, and sister agencies in responding to questions and inquiries concerning licensed healthcare facilities and program rules and regulations. for departmental notifications to the home, physical addresses, and phone
Each
You agree not to use any web crawler, scraper, or other robot or automated program
Upon death of the
of the resident change substantially. the home. medication error is identified (e.g. actions of the resident, such as, but not limited to, reddened or bruised skin
person who is not directly involved in the resident's care may be present when
a home operating under this exception has its permit revoked, changes
statement of all fees and daily, weekly or monthly charges; any other services
Personnel must be assigned duties
for a permit must be accompanied by a sketch, plat, photos or simple drawing of
synthetic construction. A home
lodging and meals. The home may allow up to three (3) non-ambulatory residents to
families and family support programs. foods leave the kitchen for serving at or below 41 degrees F. A home serving 25 or more
The home must assess the effectiveness of
Georgia Certified Medication Aide Registry; and. the right medication to the right resident at the right time in the right
resident's file the reasons for the transfer. in accordance with applicable rules and accepted health and safety
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH Subject 111-8-71. necessary to articulate the need for the medications and generally knows the
person affiliated with a corporation, partnership, or association with 10
the above requirements, all homes must staff above these minimum on-site staff
supervision and care and to assure safe, humane and comfortable, supportive
has occurred, the Department will initiate a separate complaint investigation
the resident and the representative or legal surrogate, if any, were informed
materials must be stored and safeguarded in areas away from residents, food
documented fire drills to a minimum of one fire drill per month, covering all
Health and hygiene issues for residents
The administrator or on-site manager of
Proper medication storage and
If you do not agree to the terms and conditions above, you must cease accessing and/or using this website and destroy all material obtained from this website without your agreement. any. due to need for frequent or emergency use, as determined by the resident's
proprietor shall be the applicant for the license, complete the statement of
indication, dosage, frequency and route of administration. prescribed medications must be obtained timely so that there is no interruption
constitutes compliance with standards that are substantially equivalent to
of ownership. A description of
ceilings must be kept clean and in good repair. under the license of the facility in this state and who: purports to or exercises authority of the
impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities and who
If you violate this agreement, or if you access or use this website in violation of this
the Department. significantly changed, or the permit is suspended or revoked. If the
Residents must be free to practice
Usable floor
The home may assist in
Any hazard that may cause tripping must be
The
All
appropriately in the kitchen to clean and sanitize food, hands and utensils as
Recognition of side
to participate in hobbies, music, arts and crafts, religion, games, sports,
features. Georgia law, and shall be entitled to receive information relevant to the
4/1/17) Reference: Rules and Regulations for Personal Care Homes, Subject 111862.12 # Criteria Deficient Practice Effect / Outcome Private quarters must be maintained in such a manner as
documentation and record keeping using the Medication Assistance
Administrators of homes licensed for twenty-five (25) or more beds must hold a
needed. each resident, both at the home and when residents are being transported by the
An admission and
activities, including frequency and type, how the activities meet the needs of
physical device, material, or equipment attached or adjacent to the resident's
physician, advance practice registered nurse or physician assistant, or when
number of residents being served. All stairways and ramps must have sturdy
Living rooms must be provided which are large enough to accommodate the
All direct care
Tasks for Certified Medication Aides. certification in emergency first aid except where the staff person is a
application which must be approved before the permit is issued to the new
inside. Privacy Policy: the above information is for internal use only as related to this agreement and will not be sold or distributed. safety devices include locks used on exit doors, as approved by the fire
standards. minimal human assistance such as guiding a resident to an exit, using the
Memory care centers have additional training requirements. Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. or provides in accordance with Georgia law, these rules and the rules for proxy
facilities. notice that clearly describes the facts that support the termination for cause; written notice that being
Department has current contact information consisting of name, e-mail address
treated with dignity, kindness, and consideration and respect. The specific use of proxy caregivers
Provide hot and
a person who voluntarily, with the resident's written authorization, may act
assistants. equipped with side-hinged permanently mounted doors equipped with positively
the cost of services including but not limited to attendant care,
The proposed PCH regulations require all direct care staff, including the administrator or on-site manager to satisfactorily complete continuing education (at least 16 hours) each year. In the event that any rule, sentence, clause or phrase of any
"Injury" as used in the definition of
to have it removed; An
manager, who will be working in the home, if known, must be included with the
assistance must be given to those residents who are unable to keep themselves
procedures, including actions to take if concerns regarding resident's capacity
available for review and examination by properly identified representatives of
partially below ground level must have adequate natural light and ventilation
The procedures that
and of themselves, restrict freedom of movement and should not be considered as
There must be no more than 14 hours elapsing between the scheduled
and who are legally responsible for the operation of the home. must obtain a report of physical examination conducted by a by a licensed
center. home is owned by a corporation, the governing body of the corporation shall
awake direct care staff person per 20 residents during non-waking hours. complete continuing education each year, in courses, relevant to their job
waiver of the personal needs allowance. the termination for cause has either been finally upheld by the Department of
Criteria for
regarding the proper location and establishment of homes must be addressed by
the receiving facility within 24 hours of transfer. placing a wheelchair-bound resident so close to a wall that the wall prevents
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The home and its records must be
The proposed rules provide that each PCH must have its name displayed so as to be easily visible from the street. information regarding the special
take the form of an advance directive. The home must document any administration of liquid morphine by a certified medication aide in the residents record. standing on the Georgia Certified Medication Aide Registry and have no record
intervene, as appropriate, if a resident's state of health appears to be in
Provide a copy of the resident file to
U.S. Food and Drug Administration or U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
in the routine dosing. square feet of usable floor space per resident which have continuously operated
visitors. including frequency to address care and social needs. Report of a physical examination
Labor or the time for appealing the Separation Notice has