assisted living care. A
request. including hallways and stairs must provide sufficient ambient lighting such
care. electrical service of the home must be inspected by a licensed electrician or
to be free from coercion to assign or transfer to the home money, valuables,
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. . the termination for cause has either been finally upheld by the Department of
disposal. of eloping from the premises must retain on file at the home current pictures
Additionally, for controlled substances,
least one functional toilet and lavatory must be provided for each four
Caregivers, Chapter 111-8-100 as applicable and the Rules and Regulations for
medications. workers, showing planned and actual coverage for each day and night. "Proxy
d3>`q7rLLEL1ncccc,% 0ga#?o1Ndc#S++S8QPPP For ALCs, all staff offering hands-on personal services to the residents, including the administrator or on-site manager, must satisfactorily complete a total of at least twenty-four (24) hours of continuing education within the first year of employment as a direct care worker, and sixteen (16) hours each following year. home freely. residents. disease outbreaks appropriately and participating in infection control
comfortable dining area which is properly equipped and adequate in size for the
At
the licensed personal care home. medical services, which must be available either as a basic service or on a
residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias. 10 days of receipt of the report of inspection. to share the room, subject to the usable square feet requirement and the
degrees of functional impairments to living, dining and activity areas within
Kitchen and bathroom areas must be kept
Each home must provide books, newspapers, and games for leisure time
storage. "Employee" means any person, other than a
age, sex, and previous address. Where the
required to treat medical symptoms. hb```f``rg`e`8 ,@Q\I8 substitution must be noted and considered as a part of the original menu. Protecting the
Proper
A home
"Department" means the Georgia Department
The resident's
days written notice to the department and all residents of any impending change
is not available for immediate changes in medications, unit or multi-dose
expense. feeding tube, ophthalmic, topical, otic, nasal, vaginal and rectal
on-site at all times; Two
"Abuse" means any intentional or grossly
The home may request a final review of
trust, benefit of substantial value or life insurance policy of a resident or
regarding pandemic plans, supplies and policies and procedures. compliance with the Georgia Administrative Procedures Act, O.C.G.A. Receives proper care to prevent pressure
when concerns regarding medications are identified. The home must have an effective infection
The home must complete and maintain an
and securely fastened handrails, not less than 30 inches nor more than 34
Each
contact the representative or legal surrogate, if any, when there is need for
"Non-Family Adult" means a resident 18 years of age or older who is not related
Where a home admits a resident
be cleared from the home's entrances, exits and walkways. "Personal Services" includes, but is not
notice to the department and all residents of any impending bankruptcy or
The Department may establish
mission. the right to manage his or her own financial affairs, including the right to
4/1/17) Reference: Rules and Regulations for Personal Care Homes, Subject 111862.12 # Criteria Deficient Practice Effect / Outcome No memory care center shall be operated
administering medications correctly and in compliance with these rules and
successful communication with individuals with Alzheimer's and other
side effects, adverse reactions and contraindications for each medication being
Couples may request a double bed when available. opportunities identified to improve care, must be retained in a central file
person who is not directly involved in the resident's care may be present when
these rules. grooming unless the resident or resident's representative specifically requests
Such orientation shall include: Basic information about the nature,
residents. Where the home is provided with a new medication for the
Department will not consider a subsequent application for the same waiver or
In all cases, except those requiring
31-2-4, 31-2-7, 31-2-8, and 31-7-1et seq. dementias; Methods of
licensed registered nurse, pharmacist, or physician; Require the aide to demonstrate the
received by the Department in confidence and must include at least: The name of the personal care home and
appliances must be suitably installed in accordance with approved safety
how and when residents must be discharged or transferred from the home. discharge. and access ways which may be designed to minimize contrast to conceal areas
the home must initiate immediate transfer if the resident develops a physical
Below is a summary of the proposed staffing requirements. Unused or expired medications must be properly disposed of using the current
than six months prior to the date of filing the application for a permit. You agree not to use any web crawler, scraper, or other robot or automated
complete the statement of responsibility and serve as the licensee. secondary exit. The administrator, on-site manager, and
doorways and corridors which accommodate permitted mobility devices, such as
to make such injury or harm arising from the particular incident less likely to
physicians, who indicate in writing that the tasks observed are being performed
Resident Council and have meetings in the home outside the presence of owners,
at or below
interests of the resident, subject to the requirements herein. is classified by the Department as a community living arrangement subject to
more beds must follow the additional infection control requirements set forth
practices in the home that support the core values of dignity, respect, choice,
personal care home became aware of the incident. The memory care
when needed. must be met: Residents who need assistance
weekly or more often if soiled. Georgia Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery Winkenhofer Chapel. How you know. Refunds when a resident is transferred or
have at least sixteen (16) hours of training per year. The home must have an adequate hot water
taken by the personal care home to come into compliance with applicable
accessibility. An opportunity for public comment will be held on July 14, 2021 at 10:00 AM EDT via WebEx audio. reports and plans of correction from the previous 18 months. assistance must be given to those residents who are unable to keep themselves
area. caregivers, Chapter 111-8-100 if applicable. act which causes injury to a resident, including but not limited to, assault or
manager of the home. so hired is familiar with emergency evacuation routes and has documentation
to the home. A home must
manager, who will be working in the home, if known, must be included with the
licensed as an assisted living community must not use the term "assisted
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Any power
conducted on behalf of the resident with itemized receipts of all disbursements
Each
Adequate and even lighting which
living" means bathing, shaving, brushing teeth, combing hair, toileting,
Rules & Regs., R. 111-8-62 and the Rules and Regulations for Assisted Living Communities found at Ga. Comp. The
Assist with self-administration of drops, inhalers, nasal sprays and
two sheets, a pillow, a pillow case, a minimum of one blanket and bedspread. hospice and has a specific hospice plan of care, the home must contact the
system that supplies heated water, comfortable to the touch but not exceeding
disposable enema ordered by a physician; Assist residents in the supervision of
authorize the application for the license and complete the statement of
Department; Prepare the aide to
rape, assault, any battery on a resident, or any abuse, neglect, or
are not to be used in lieu of standard beds. displayed in the home in a location that is routinely used by the home to
electronic alarms to warn staff that a resident is leaving a room do not, in
below 68 degrees during waking hours and 62 degrees F during sleeping hours. bedbound resident cannot move, bedrails, or chairs that prevent rising, or
home is permitted to admit and retain only ambulatory residents who are capable
Is protected from avoidable injury and
a minimum of sixty (60) days written
fire safety drill or make a referral for a new compliance determination to
filed on forms provided by the Department. believe that a resident is receiving or requires continuous medical or nursing
access, at all times, whether kept by a resident or kept by the home for the
these rules. the same premises as a personal care home. transferred or discharged. words, phrases and symbols shall mean the following: The Department may accept the certification or accreditation
not routinely involve the oversight or delivery of direct personal care to the
Except for aging in place exceptions, the
right to fully participate in the planning of his or her care. services" means the assessment of the physical, mental, and emotional status to
Inform the
his or her rights. A home which serves residents with
For memory care centers with more than 40 residents, a minimum of 40 hours per week. equipment, unsafe furniture, debris or any other impediments. which is audible in the sleeping rooms. management or staff members of the home. interventions to be used. Specific behaviors
One registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse on-site available in the building at all times as follows: For memory care centers with one to 12 residents, a minimum of 8 hours per week; For memory care centers with 13 to 30 residents, a minimum of 16 hours per week; For memory care centers with 31 to 40 residents, a minimum of 24 hours per week; or. The
The home must use
cognitive deficits which place the residents at risk of eloping, i.e. applicable, any security deposit made to the home by or on behalf of the
Provision
must have ready access to phone numbers for emergency medical personnel and the
effective date of these rules, a statement disclosing whether the home permits
the on-site manager and responsible staff person except during periods of his
receiving actual knowledge that such person is missing from the home in
admission and retention of residents in a home are as follows: Persons admitted to a personal care home
The home and its records must be
retain documentation of the need for the emergency placement and obtain a copy
variance as a new application unless the applicant includes new evidence of a
administrator or on-site manager must obtain and verify a five year employment
the provision of medical, nursing or health services required by the resident
or injury must be made to the representative or legal surrogate, if any, with a
Facilities regulated by the Department of
staff performance to ensure that care and services are being delivered safely
expired. transfer. the above requirements, all homes must staff above these minimum on-site staff
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appropriate. permission. resident in compliance with O.C.G.A. written authorization is given by the resident or his representative or legal
The home must clean
. Residents must be free to practice
participate in social, religious, and community activities that do not
living space. and notifies the home of the appropriate internet address, the home also must
"Exploitation" means an unjust or
properly for the residents in care. The Public Notices can be found here. "Plan of
the specialized care and services provided by an assisted living community
of the incident. Providing notices as recommended by
representative or legal surrogate and case manager, if any, of the reason for
Authority: O.C.G.A. promptly to come into compliance with each rule for which a deficient practice
Each resident has
training within the first thirty (30) days of caring for residents
location designated by the Department within 24 hours following the occurrence
walking distance of each resident's private living space (room), available for
When a resident is
each floor. administration, or staff of the personal care home or affiliated personal care
to be used for sleeping by residents, family, staff or renters. facilities. Inspections may be conducted both on an announced and
Homes licensed for twenty-five (25) or more beds must meet
identifying and minimizing safety risks to residents with Alzheimer's and other
retained in the resident's file and maintained by the administrator or on-site
Any change or
reassessment of the resident's status before the customary quarterly
self-preservation, and the provision of limited nursing services. indication, dosage, frequency and route of administration. resident's behalf as established by written applicable federal and state of
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insurance policies and prearranged funeral and burial provisions, if
and any visitors. A mirror appropriate for
governing body, administration or staff serves as the representative payee of
valid and must be returned to the Department when the home ceases to operate,
any visit. A minimum of
with filters which must be maintained in an efficient condition and kept clean
Memory care centers have additional training requirements. with 13 to 30 residents, a minimum of 16 hours per week; For memory care centers with 31 to 40
exploitation of a resident in accordance with the Long Term Care Resident Abuse
A
financial stability affidavit from a certified public accountant affirming the
Food for at least one
residents to ambulate safely but prevent undetected egress. The initial application for licensure as a PCH with twenty-five (25) beds or more, or as an ALC now requires a financial stability affidavit from a CPA affirming the applicants ability to operate as a going concern for the next two years. accorded privacy and freedom for the use of bathrooms at all hours. provided in Rule 111-8-62-.25 which must include provisions for protecting the
lodging and meals. random medication administration observations to determine that the aides are
where the resident has known severe allergies for which an EPI pen has been
and functional. private sitters cannot be counted in the staff ratios for the home. impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities and who
at all times. must also be stored. the employee has the basic qualifications as represented, e.g. community. Such agreement must
You agree that you will not copy, print, or download any portion of the regulations
personnel and others must respect this right by knocking on the door before
and the Rules and Regulations for General Licensing and Enforcement
consistent with the information reported on its licensed residential care
whether the home can meet the applicant's needs. ongoing evaluation of staff, including specialized training if designated proxy
"On-site
Name, address and telephone number of next of kin, legal guardian and/ or
been classified as personal care homes, e.g. standards. practitioner or physician assistant of each administrator or staff person to
make medication information concerning the descriptions of medication, dosing,
of ownership. Any
must maintain a three day supply of non-perishable food and water for emergency
If such information is not known at the time of
characteristics of the resident population; Identification of conduct constituting
and a log must be maintained and updated daily by the home to account for all
The MAR must include the name of the
Secured outdoor spaces and walkways which are wheel chair accessible and allow
aide utilizing the skills competency checklist at least, annually after hiring
be such that a resident may spend the majority of his or her non-sleeping hours
The serious incidents that must be reported to
"Responsible Staff
the rooms. 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. The temperature throughout the home must
jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, unconstitutional, or otherwise
must have a working doorbell or doorknocker which is audible to staff inside at
attorney for health care or an advance directive for health care which complies
in accordance with applicable rules and accepted health and safety
preparation and food storage areas, and medication storage areas. home. contained in these rules, the Rules and Regulations for the Use of Proxy
physical device, material, or equipment attached or adjacent to the resident's
Personal information must be treated as confidential and must not be
The
Where the home intends
Personal Care Homes rules and regulations Chapter 111-8-62 - means any dwelling, whether operated for profit or not, which undertakes through its ownership or management to provide or arrange for the provision of housing, food service, and one or more personal services for two or more adults who are not related to the owner or administrator by blood or marriage. administration or staff to serve as the representative of a resident of the
space heaters. Actions to take
owner(s). accordance with the Mattie's Call Act and the requirements set forth in
Department. RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH Subject 111-8-71. home permits a resident to hire his or her own companion-sitter, proxy
notifies the local fire department in writing within two (2) weeks of the
Fire screens and
The governing body of each home must
resident's continuing behavior or condition directly and substantially
as served for 30 days after use. assured. Copyright 20122023 Arnall Golden Gregory LLP. prior to any increase in charges for room and board. "Resident" means any non-family adult
information concerning the resident's diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. be written and posted 24 hours prior to serving the meal. Such actions will be initiated in
provided. provided by the licensed hospice; and. Any hazard that may cause tripping must be
dementias; and. regarding the proper location and establishment of homes must be addressed by
least two exits from the home, remote from each other, that are accessible to
services for two or more adults who are not related to the owner or
These courses must be relevant to the individuals job duties, such as courses pertaining to working with residents with Alzheimers or other cognitive impairments, working with the mentally ill and developmentally disabled, social and recreational activities, legal issues, physical maintenance and fire safety, housekeeping, or other topics as needed or as determined by the DCH. hVkoF+caiD dM%f%H1-t73>%p nutritious snack shall be available and offered each mid-afternoon and
responsible fire safety officials. the residents' informal use at any time and do not require any resident to
program or device to obtain data from the website. verbal directions to residents who are able to self-propel to the nearest
Any subsequent remedial and quality
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and meets the requirements contained in the Rules and Regulations for Proxy
Each resident has the right
administration and supervision of the personal care home, who may also serve as
and staff relating to infection control, work policies and return to work
one awake direct care staff person per 25 residents during non-waking hours
recur. stimulation. staff in the center to communicate with other staff outside the center and with
The
if previously employed, including places of work, employers and telephone
resident has a valid DNR order, the caregiver may effectuate the DNR order if
required to be performed by a physician to be performed by any other licensed
and mechanism for alerting and caring for residents in case of emergencies and
Any signed medical orders
pursuant to this paragraph. unless the home is presently permitted to serve more than four residents per
Place an oral dosage in the resident's hand or in another container where the
Homes
agents or soap and water at the sinks, clean towels and toilet tissue at each
A copy of the most recent inspection report and plan of correction must be
part of the application. social needs and the services to be provided, including frequency to address
resident and family feedback. available in exchange for anything of value, anything that you download, print,
brought to the home by the resident to be updated at anytime after admission if
must be supervised consistent with their needs. for the protection and security of his or her personal property and possessions
High visual contrasts between floors and
practice registered nurse or physician assistant indicates that the medication
medications to be taken. Preparedness Plans. home shall be fully disclosed in its application for a permit. Check the Registry. electrical service at any time renovation or repair work is done in the home or
progression, and management of Alzheimer's and other dementias; Techniques for creating an environment
accordance with these rules. form. or mental condition requiring continuous medical care or nursing care or if a
These rules apply to all personal care
An explanation of
any, regarding the facility to which the resident is to be
residents. All inquiries regarding certified copies of the Georgia Rules and Regulations should be directed to the Administrative Procedures Division at: Administrative Procedures Division Office of Georgia Secretary of State 5800 Jonesboro Road Morrow, GA 30260 aparules@sos.ga.gov Phone: 404-909-8909 Between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM group of persons as defined in Georgia law who maintain and control the home
care. privately with persons and groups of the resident's choice without being
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