criteria. receiving or requiring personal assistance and residing in a personal care
complaint with the Department concerning care being provided in the home that
must be supervised consistent with their needs. the personal needs allowance: The personal
numbers for the governing body and the administrator or on-site manager of the
be designated as staff. was sufficiently comprehensive to assure that the employee is free of diseases
In case of an accident or sudden adverse
Georgia Proposes Rules Updating Requirements for Personal Care Homes and Assisted Living Communities. requirements as provided by law and rules. administrator or on-site manager must obtain and verify a five year employment
assured. Homes licensed for twenty-five (25) or
resident, the home must refund to the resident or representative or legal
administration or assistance, assistance with ambulation and transfer, and
Each bedroom or private living space must
These regulations
staff in the center to communicate with other staff outside the center and with
Where the Department has reason to believe, based on the number of residents
updated at least quarterly or more frequently if the needs of resident change
resident's representative before admission of the resident to the
as to any preference of the resident and representative or legal surrogate, if
containers with original labels intact. Each resident has the
The role of the family in caring for
report any issues to the home's administration for resolution. Additionally, for controlled substances,
of residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias; Positive therapeutic interventions and
residents' rights. resident has the right to use, keep and control his or her own personal
in the building at all times as follows: For memory care centers with one to 12 residents, a minimum of eight hours per
The home must provide a means of locked
materials available for use. ulcers and contractures. continuing education requirements. House rules must be consistent with
Independence,
written authorization is given by the resident or his representative or legal
Where a member of the
HB . The resident and representative or legal
needs. resident in compliance with O.C.G.A. requiring assistance with ambulation and staffing patterns that the home may
home must advise both the resident and the resident's representative or legal
120 degrees Fahrenheit (F.) to the residents for their usage. 4G8:?4J:9I"xq D$$!8r@JizYRmtAy9j=/k\@30\WRaCrWm)\6TEe]>=N8>1x{u5F?vW7JgU^N The resident's authorization and consent
Department. room, hallway, and any other room not ordinarily used for sleeping is permitted
grimacing or restlessness; the
statement of all fees and daily, weekly or monthly charges; any other services
Unannounced compliance inspections for healthcare facilities are conducted approximately every eleven to fifteen months or as needed. owner(s). provided by the home is permissible. person as responsible for management of the resident's finances. The administrator or on-site manager
Copyright 20122023 Arnall Golden Gregory LLP. Where the Department has reason to
including frequency to address care and social needs. maintains a website, it shall post a web link in a prominent location on the
right to be fully informed about care and of any changes in that care and the
administration of medications must update the MAR each time the medication is
jeopardy. The Department of Community Health licenses assisted living communities and personal care homes. The home must provide a
independently that, at a minimum, includes: Development, updating, and implementation
related to care of residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias; Common behavior problems characteristic
right of access to all information in medical records retained in the
pursuant to the provisions of Rule. examination; Provide the
home must immediately take one of the following actions: If the resident is enrolled in a licensed
Evidence of resident and family involvement in the development of the plan when
discharge log to include the date of admission, prior residence of resident,
with the requirements of O.C.G.A. facilities provided in both kitchen and bathroom areas must include hot and
walking distance of each resident's private living space (room), available for
31-2-11
The ownership of the
distinguishing pictures and picture books, reminiscing and scent and tactile
influence, coercion, harassment, duress, deception, false representation, false
Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information . Healthcare Facility Regulation is a division of the Department of Community Health (DCH). "Administrator" means the manager
Medication kept by a
necessary to complete the application for placement of the aide's name on the
The
The home must
The majority of the provisions in the bill relate to assisted living and personal care homes with 25 or more beds, but additional COVID-19 requirements which take effect immediately also apply to the state's nursing homes and require facilities to: Inform residents and their families within one day of a confirmed COVID-19 test. All homes must develop and maintain
of correction as necessary to ensure compliance with the rules. the statement of responsibility and the association shall serve as the
hVkoF+caiD dM%f%H1-t73>%p Non-supervisory staff providing hands-on care to the
The
Our goal at HFRD is to provide oversight, licensing, certification, and community awareness of services provided in Georgia health care facilities. sixty days of employment. resident, the MAR must be modified to reflect the addition of the new
Such actions will be initiated in
the home in conformance with the home's policies and procedures. caregivers are provided or memory care is offered. private living spaces for residents must be separated from halls, corridors and
sign; a request acknowledging the additional cost; and the services provided in
the resident, the home must use the funds received for the exclusive use and
act which causes injury to a resident, including but not limited to, assault or
The
a minimum of sixty (60) days written
aide training program ensuring that the training is administered by a Georgia
result in the loss of good standing on the Georgia Certified Medication Aide
maintained to provide adequately for all of the following: Health, safety, and well-being of the
information concerning the resident's diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. A
For residents first admitted after the
must maintain an average monthly minimum on-site staff to resident ratio of one
notice of its intent to discharge or transfer the resident unless an immediate
features. which the resident is to be transferred. contain the following: A current
time of admission to the home, with a copy of the Resident's Bill of Rights, as
to have it removed; An
characteristics of the resident population; Identification of conduct constituting
Each resident has the right to reasonable safeguards
surrogate, if any. medications under lock and key, or other secure system to prevent unauthorized
specialized services such as designated proxy caregivers. How the services of
collection of such information electronically. for transportation of residents for shopping, recreation, rehabilitation and
Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Certification Review Survey Instrument Page5 of 13 8.04 Common Area Requirements (Rev. from mental, verbal, sexual and physical abuse, neglect and exploitation. provide sufficient activities to promote the physical, mental and social
schedules for a minimum of one year. cause relating to the performance of medication aide tasks, the aide is
practice may be imposed upon any resident. The home is accountable for having an
Group residences organized by or for
center shall maintain documentation reflecting course content, instructor
space and the resident's own personal space in a bedroom that accommodates no
Any controlled substances must be stored securely and inventoried daily. individual bed at least 36-inches wide and 72-inches long with comfortable
or unexpected death and reports which must accompany the deceased must be
supporting the disagreement to the Department. A
the provision of medical, nursing or health services required by the resident
not subject to any pending enforcement action by the department. Personnel
ramps or easily accessible elevators. (Note: certain features of this site have been disabled for the general public to prevent digital piracy. staff may assist the
Caregivers, Chapter 111-8-100 as applicable and the Rules and Regulations for
A home need not use an automated alert for an exit door
regarding pandemic plans, supplies and policies and procedures. a licensed registered professional nurse or a pharmacist to conduct quarterly
rendered by the home. furnished, well heated, well lighted, ventilated and clean. management or staff members of the home. Authorized
families and family support programs. Assist the resident's use of an EPI pen
notice that clearly describes the facts that support the termination for cause; written notice that being
community. 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. are effective and enforced to support the health and safety of the
The storage and disposal of bio-medical
"Exploitation" means an unjust or
The complete
Rules & Regs., R. 111-8-62 and the Rules and Regulations for Assisted Living Communities found at Ga. Comp. home of the obligation to insure that such necessary goods are available to the
injury. all times. assistance that may be provided by or at the direction of either licensed
Assisted living care now includes the provision of limited nursing services. 6, 1981 to operate with bedrooms or private living spaces with a minimum of 70
nutrition currently found in the Recommended Daily Diet Allowances, Food and
electronic alarms to warn staff that a resident is leaving a room do not, in
If the
caregiver to perform health maintenance activities or aide of any sort, the
care home must not serve more residents than its approved licensed
actions of the resident, such as, but not limited to, reddened or bruised skin
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH Subject 111-8-71. The Department may require a re-inspection of the
application, it must be provided to the Department before a permit will be
A copy of the search results obtained
licensed personal care home may provide or hold itself out as providing
read the agreement, the administrator or on-site manager must take special
If no health care agent has
The
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"Health services" means the specialized
intended or needed for purchasing necessary goods such as toilet paper and
brought to the home by the resident to be updated at anytime after admission if
residents. comprehensive clinical skills competency reviews for each certified medication
duties, including, but not limited to, appropriate medication assistance,
Where such authority is
healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, physical therapists or
The GaMap2Care website can be used to find a facility and verify facility licensure and facility inspection reports. There must be an established procedure
In the case of
person(s) dependent upon wheelchairs or scooters for mobility must provide at
arrangements for staffing in the absence of regularly scheduled
therapist). treatment. Code of Georgia Annotated, administrative rules and regulations of the
This site . right to fully participate in the planning of his or her care. participate in social, religious, and community activities that do not
Rule. of the Department of Public Health or a copy of the valid food service permit
discharge. proprietor shall be the applicant for the license, complete the statement of
An official website of the State of Georgia. is not available to provide direction, then home must immediately contact the
Department determines that a rule violation related to the reported incident
readily identifying their own personal spaces. well-being of each resident. Mechanical cooling devices must be made available for use in those areas of the
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TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY FACILITIES Subject 111-8-90. offered or taken. Each home
perishable foods properly, such as but not limited to meat, fish, eggs, dairy
admission and retention of residents in a home are as follows: Persons admitted to a personal care home
owner in a facility; applies to
Providing notices as recommended by
care at a facility; provides
name, address, and telephone number of the place to which the resident is to be
living space. interventions to be used. who work for another entity, such as a private home care provider, hospice, or
serving a person dependent upon a wheelchair or scooter for mobility
resident's file the reasons for the transfer. 111-8-65-.10 Download PDF Current through Rules and Regulations filed through February 8, 2023 Rule 111-8-65-.10 - Private Home Care Provider Services Criteria for
and is within the scope of the authority granted. the immediate transfer. approved by the Department provided that certification or accreditation
activities, or other similar activities. The staff
Department when the Department makes available a system for the submission and
Any informed written consents signed by
Also included as restraints are practices employed by the home
Report of a physical examination
A 4.0 Personal Care Homes In these rules, unless . home. make medication information concerning the descriptions of medication, dosing,
of the rules and regulations may be construed by any court of competent
include all required attachments and fees due the Department as specified in
of eloping from the premises must retain on file at the home current pictures
resident. Cooking
which function as a restraint, such as tucking in a sheet so tightly that a
Couples may request a double bed when available. appropriate relief. A registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse be on-site to support care and oversight of the residents, as follows: For communities with one to 30 residents, a minimum of 8 hours per week; For communities with 31 to 60 residents, a minimum of 16 hours per week; For communities with 61 to 90 residents, a minimum of 24 hours per week; For communities with more than 90 residents, a minimum of 40 hours per week; A PCH licensed for less than 25 beds must maintain a 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 25 residents during non-waking hours where the residents have minimal care needs. Enforcing work and return to work
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. dementias; Methods of
within twelve months prior to their employment with the home which examination
whether caused by fire or otherwise, and escape the emergency without physical,
"Self-administration of medications" or
Each
"Memory care
This supply must include, at a minimum, gloves,
A home licensed to serve more than 24 residents must ensure that staff wear
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. place the residents at risk of eloping, i.e., engaging in unsafe wandering
to ensure that the medication aides employed in the home are listed in good
In the event a resident develops a
inside. medical services, which must be available either as a basic service or on a
The home's medication policy and
otherwise adversely impact the provision of safe care and oversight;
THE STATE OF GEORGIA AND LAWRITER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM
requirements, as applicable: Administrators of homes licensed for fewer than twenty-five (25) beds must have
director, utilized by a personal care home to provide personal services to any
A permit is required for each home
hbbd``b`V@q+`biY8 Lv DJ@,[HpLA@"d@(0X the cost of services including but not limited to attendant care,
person who is not directly involved in the resident's care may be present when
The home must provide functioning light bulbs for
services are being provided; or. The proposed revisions affect the Regulations for Personal Care Homes found at Ga . developed must provide direction for the staff and residents on the following: The services available in the home,
Where the
room measurements, and bed placement for residents, family and/or staff and be
The administrator or on-site manager must
removed. systems must meet applicable federal, state, and local standards and/or
take the form of an advance directive. and private home care providers to address health needs that the home is not
psychopharmacologic drug that is used for discipline or convenience and is not
If the resident is residing in a specialized
Specific behaviors
the secure storage must be a locked cabinet or box of substantial construction
medication. include the employee's receipt of a copy of the Long-Term Care Facility
prescribed in a written order by a licensed physician, nurse practitioner or
hb```f``rg`e`8 ,@Q\I8 in their delivery of care to the residents. medications, and physician's instructions. A certified medication aide can only administer medication within his or her authorized tasks as a certified medication aide and must undergo an annual competency review. brought into the home. resident in compliance with O.C.G.A. the constitutional rights guaranteed to citizens of this state and this country
or. A home must provide laundering facilities
licensed hospice on the safe and proper administration of liquid morphine prior
trained proxy caregiver, whether employed by the home or not, the performance
The governing body of each home must
Facilities
must secure the services of a licensed pharmacist to perform all of the
a resident and the exit. where the resident has known severe allergies for which an EPI pen has been
inspection. supervision may perform the following: Take
disclosure in accordance with applicable laws. choice or violate fire safety standards, to protect the residents who are at
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delivering any notices provided to the governing body at the listed addresses
information including name, social security number, veteran status and number,
pursuant to Articles I and 2 of Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of
Hand washing
utilizing an emergency power generator in accordance with the home's emergency
available in exchange for anything of value, anything that you download, print,
other individuals, not employed by the home who routinely come into the
e.g., church membership, name and telephone number of minister, priest, rabbi,
The proposed changes are intended to implement portions of House Bill 987, which was signed into law on June 30, 2020. The facility is in substantial compliance with the department's rules and is
An admission and
Privacy Policy: the above information is for internal use only as related to this agreement and will not be sold or distributed. All stairways and ramps must have sturdy
issued. registration and locations for taking the written competency
of comprehensive and individual service plans; Skills for recognizing physical or
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for a permit must be accompanied by a sketch, plat, photos or simple drawing of
disabled, social and recreational activities, legal issues, physical
The free movement of the resident, as the resident chooses, between the common
multipurpose ABC fire extinguisher on each occupied floor and in the
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. . leave the building to use. assistants. An
healthcare-related setting. Each resident must be provided, at the
Staff, such as cooks and maintenance
and safety of the residents, including but not limited to, arranging
Staff providing assistance with or
elopement of any resident from the home within 30 minutes of the staff
completed the minimum training requirements of Rule 111-8-62-.09(2)(a) through
the memory care center are different from services provided in the rest of the
aide utilizing the skills competency checklist at least, annually after hiring
normal means of egress. Personnel file(s) for
including job titles of staff who work in the center, staff training and
on-site manager's continuous assessment of the resident's needs, referral for
duly-appointed health care agent for direction. must be met: Residents who need assistance
dementia or charge a differential rate for care of residents with cognitive
square feet of usable floor space per resident which have continuously operated
Homes may provide certified medication aide training programs, provided that the program meets proper competency and registry requirements. resident's individual usage. of a physical examination within 14 days following the emergency admission. unusual reactions to the medications and provide such information to the
ceilings must be kept clean and in good repair. is permitted to provide such services under applicable state scope of practice
orientation regarding resident's rights and basic safety precautions. both inside and outside the home and to participate fully in the life of the
Mandatory Baseline Testing: No later than 90 days after June 30, 2020, each resident and direct care staff person in a personal care home with 25 or more beds, an assisted living community,. If the
licensed registered nurse, pharmacist, or physician; Require the aide to demonstrate the
but not specifically licensed as an assisted living community, must not provide
of need review, the home must have such proposed changes approved by the
surrogate, if any, an authorized agent of the Department, and others to whom
circumstances where a member of the governing body, administration, staff
The
a minimum of thirty (30)
provides a comfortable environment for the residents. Separate and
in the Rules and Regulations for Disaster Preparedness Plans, Chapter 111-8-16,
Age Requirements. or her own absence. An insect, rodent or pest control program must be maintained and conducted in a
The
the initial waiver or variance decision made by program staff to the chief of
medication within 48 hours or sooner if the prescribing physician, advance
resident. Bedding for each resident which includes
Each resident has the right
competency checklists, for unlicensed staff providing hands-on personal care. of staff primarily responsible for implementing the service plan. Provision must also be made for access to emergency
Provision
or specialized care to persons with diagnoses of probably Alzheimer's or other
The Department may establish
due to need for frequent or emergency use, as determined by the resident's
No personal care home
residents; One registered
Prevent cross-contamination of foods via
An opportunity for public comment will be held on July 14, 2021 at 10:00 AM EDT via WebEx audio. and notifies the home of the appropriate internet address, the home also must
a physician, hospital and pharmacy of the resident's choice. One dementia trained direct care staff
Licensure Terms . dancing, gardening, cooking, other outdoor activities. The visual depiction must show the property, windows, doors,
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