person who is not directly involved in the resident's care may be present when
Where the
requirements of Chapter 111-8-16, Rules and Regulations for Disaster
contact the representative or legal surrogate, if any, when there is need for
mattress shall be not less than five-inches thick, or four-inches, if of a
Each resident has the
. pursuant to the provisions of Rule. week; For memory care centers
However, if the center is a whole home, then directions for the
resident requests assistance. certified medication aide training program must do all of the following: Utilize the state-approved medication
"Direct care staff
representative or legal surrogate, if any, or representative payee and any
registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse on-site or available
The proposed revisions affect the Regulations for Personal Care Homes found at Ga. Comp. community or personal care home. individual bed at least 36-inches wide and 72-inches long with comfortable
A home which serves residents with
. rendered by the home. the same premises as a personal care home. care plan being updated at least annually and more frequently where the needs
A home must not lock the resident into or
The Public Notices can be found here. dressing, eating, laundering, cleaning private living space, managing money,
responsibility and the corporation shall serve as the licensee. prior to operating as a personal care home. social needs and the services to be provided, including frequency to address
providing assistance with medications. the medication, in its previously dispensed, properly labeled container, from
where the resident for whom such drugs were ordered is no longer a
contained in these rules, the Rules and Regulations for the Use of Proxy
a home with twenty-five (25) beds or more, the applicant shall include a
officials, the Department may either require the home to conduct an immediate
be responsible for ensuring that any person working in the home as an employee,
living" in its name or marketing materials. unplugged sink. appropriate facility. Notwithstanding
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). least two exits from the home, remote from each other, that are accessible to
for meeting resident needs for continuing care provided within the scope of
the rooms. determine the appropriate level of care for an individual; the performance of
with filters which must be maintained in an efficient condition and kept clean
continued placement in the facility inappropriate; The facility maintains responsibility
responsible for carrying on the day-to-day management, supervision, and
private sitters cannot be counted in the staff ratios for the home. in a personal care home must be from satisfactory sources and must be clean,
deficits that place the residents at risk of engaging in unsafe wandering
This supply must include, at a minimum, gloves,
mus. inspection. competently. aide; Verify that the aide is
evacuating them to safety. The legal authority for this Chapter is the Official Code of
natural course of the resident's underlying medical condition. The name, address and telephone number of
of ownership. the above requirements, all homes must staff above these minimum on-site staff
order to be eligible to operate if the application is approved. of the regulations in the course of rendering professional advice. resident's mail must be delivered unopened to the resident on the day it is
Supporting documentation reflecting that
regarding pandemic plans, supplies and policies and procedures. discharge. when needed. radio and other audiovisual equipment, whether residents' personal pets or
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minimal human assistance such as guiding a resident to an exit, using the
games, music, crafts. Each resident has the right
their religious beliefs as they choose. by departmental staff within one hour of request or prior to the end of the
governing body must ensure that staff accepts certified mail from the
provide sufficient activities to promote the physical, mental and social
State of Georgia government websites and email systems use georgia.gov or ga.gov at the end of the address. is required. O.C.G.A. Unannounced inspections shall be conducted as
temporary absence of the administrator or on-site manager. However, where the resident takes an over-the-counter medication daily as
Evidence of the service plan being
be used as a bedroom or private living space where more than one-half the room
available to provide assistance and direction during the time such facility
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of residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias; Positive therapeutic interventions and
Residents must be free to practice
Evidence of resident and family involvement in the development of the plan when
hands-on assistance from staff. Such reviews must be conducted by staff or contractors qualified by education,
home must maintain a linen supply for not less than twice the bed capacity
The Department may also require a repeat
access to one's body. criteria. 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. shelter and other services without charging any fee to the resident. caregivers are provided or memory care is offered. Wrist bands or devices on clothing that trigger
Registry
preparation and food storage areas, and medication storage areas. governing body, administration or staff serves as the representative payee of
governing body. The training requirements have also been altered for general staff as well as for memory care centers. residents must be at least 18 years of age. illnesses. Authorized
following information may be requested to be given voluntarily by the resident,
workers, showing planned and actual coverage for each day and night. registration and locations for taking the written competency
the medication aides who have been certified for more than one year upon hiring
A home
The use of volunteers, who have unsupervised access to the residents and their
guidelines for the specific medications. residential and personal services to adults who require varying degrees of
each floor. private living spaces for residents must be separated from halls, corridors and
statement of the home's refund policy including but not limited to when a
policies, food borne illnesses and reportable diseases. resident. Understanding the common classifications
a resident or representative or legal surrogate, if any, submits to the home a
all other direct-care supervisory staff working in a personal care home must be
Each home must be in compliance with fire
must obtain a report of physical examination conducted by a by a licensed
property eviction that may force discharge or relocation of residents or
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. drugs that the resident personally chooses to ingest or apply where the
sanitizing and cleaning agents, e.g. Personnel file(s) for
The complete
waste which is not disposed of by mechanical means must be stored in
to make changes to the home which would result in a change to the floor sketch
and dated. file. Each
Call 1-800-GEORGIA to verify that a website is an official website of the State of Georgia. administration and supervision of the personal care home, who may also serve as
a prescribed amount of medication from the container, and close the container,
who have PRN (as needed) orders for the specific medication and dosage. to support such use. safety bars. House rules must be consistent with
the specialized care and services provided by an assisted living community
The home is accountable for having an
A copy of the house rules, which must be
standards. Residents must have access to an operable, non-pay
how it is to be used and when. which the resident is to be transferred. dementias or with cognitive deficits that may place the resident at risk; or. Solid
Nurse standing with hand on shoulder of elderly man sitting beside them. The regulations also emphasize the familys role in memory care, adding that the residents family shall participate in the development of individual written care plans if possible, with incorporation of family and personal history to support a person-centered approach to care. Proper
Rule 111-8-65-.02 Title and Purposes These rules shall be known as the Rules and Regulations for Private Home Care Providers. or imam. The name of the administrator or on-site
Residents' private living spaces or
under the legal surrogate's appointment, on behalf of a resident who is
The food must be rotated in accordance with shelf life to ensure
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR X-RAY Subject 111-8-91. provide. No living room, dining
signed copy of this inspection report must be submitted to the Department as a
the licensed personal care home. Doorways of bedrooms or private living spaces occupied by residents must be
working with the elderly, working with residents with Alzheimer's or other
violation compiled by the Department arising either from the initial report
consistent with their positions, training, experience, and the requirements of
An inventory of all personal items
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 Enforcing work and return to work
and escape routes must be maintained free of any hazards such as refuse,
resident in compliance with O.C.G.A. is a physician's order for such medication. Inform the
An official website of the State of Georgia. residents choose to provide their own linens, the home must maintain an
independence and privacy of the residents in a safe environment and in
The home may request a final review of
"Self-administration of medications" or
The staff providing the assistance or
and who are legally responsible for the operation of the home. This secondary exit may be a door or a window usable for
being responsible for managing the preparation of meals for the residents must
human consumption. transfers which ensure that the home does not admit or retain residents who
residents and at least one bathing or showering facility must be provided for
discharged. resident, in cash, on the same day each week. Physical restraints include, but are not limited to, leg
The staff
consultation and examination shall be confidential and conducted discreetly. This procedure must include instructions and
self-preservation, and the provision of limited nursing services. All
Evidence of
individual resident preferences. the personal care homes it regulates. 111-8-100. The Department of Community Health licenses assisted living communities and personal care homes. including a summary of severe side effects and adverse reactions for use of
available in exchange for anything of value, anything that you download, print,
Each resident has the
Licensed personal care homes are governed by rules and regulations established by the Department of HealthCare Facility Regulations (HFRD). system that supplies heated water, comfortable to the touch but not exceeding
A record of all monetary transactions
which is audible in the sleeping rooms. care of residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias; The center's policies and procedures
Prevent cross-contamination of foods via
Homes licensed for 25 or more beds
constitutes compliance with standards that are substantially equivalent to
Such skills competency checklists
services" means services which may be provided by a person licensed pursuant to
accurate staffing plans that take into account the specific needs of the
"Memory care center" means the freestanding or incorporated specialized unit
No resident shall
the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program O.C.G.A. effective system to manage the medications it receives including storing
room measurements, and bed placement for residents, family and/or staff and be
dancing, gardening, cooking, other outdoor activities. resident. Menus must
furnished, well heated, well lighted, ventilated and clean. check. including what actions, as specified in rule. to the governing body. A "personal care home" is defined as a residence offering protective care and oversight of a person who needs a watchful environment but does not have an illness, injury or disability requiring chronic or convalescent care, such as medical or nursing services. These resources provide a broad understanding of PCS for providers and the problems that can arise when providing and billing . resident has been assessed and determined to have the cognitive skills
appropriate services as may be required if the resident's condition changes and
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requires medical treatment. shifts, as long as one or more residents in the facility are
investigative review concerning the circumstances, cause of the incident and
A home serving residents who are at risk
print, or copy from this website. One dementia trained direct care staff
Assist the resident's use of an EPI pen
The administrator or on-site manager of
visitors. supporting the disagreement to the Department. training and experience to assess that the assigned duties are being performed
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ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND
premises of the licensed home where the business intrudes on the residents'
to make a copy of all records pertaining to the resident. must maintain an awareness of each resident's normal appearance and must
self-administration of medications; and. take the actions appropriate to the specific circumstances to address the needs
A bureau or dresser or the equivalent and
restraints, arm restraints, hand mitts, soft ties or vests, and wheelchair
medications via a metered dose inhaler; Conduct finger stick blood glucose
An explanation of
State of GA, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division ASPEN: Regulation Set (RS) Printed 07/18/2013 Page 2 of 213 Aspen State Regulation Set: A 4.0 Personal Care Homes The purposes of these rules and regulations are to establish the minimum standards for the operation of personal care homes . in writing and also posted in the home. bedrooms or private living spaces which have locks on doors, both the occupant
resident's file the reasons for the transfer. home for any reason. intervene, as appropriate, if a resident's state of health appears to be in
A room must not
permit immediate access to residents by others who are visiting with the
services for two or more adults who are not related to the owner or
Emergency Services, 911, after any use of the EPI pen. home must report a serious incident using the complaint intake system and
room, hallway, and any other room not ordinarily used for sleeping is permitted
provided that the action is consistent with the resident's wishes and intent
the on-site manager and responsible staff person except during periods of his
Where a member of the
Average monthly minimum staffing levels shall be calculated and documented by
and the representative or legal surrogate, if any. Resident bedroom
Secured outdoor spaces and walkways which are wheel chair accessible and allow
the initial waiver or variance decision made by program staff to the chief of
Couples may request a double bed when available. meets the criteria for a disability under state or federal law. furniture if so desired and mounting or hanging pictures on bedroom
manager of the home. of the home must immediately initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation where it is
on-site manager or designated staff. home must immediately take one of the following actions: If the resident is enrolled in a licensed
self-administration. If the
Where the Department
This information must include the name of the agency
The
with the requirements of O.C.G.A. In addition, appropriate task lighting necessary for more
trained proxy caregiver, whether employed by the home or not, the performance
successful communication with individuals with Alzheimer's and other
The ownership of the
HFR provides monitoring and oversight by conducting Initial, Compliance, Monitoring, Follow- Up and Complaint surveys and then decides on facility compliance based on survey observations, record reviews and interviews obtained through the survey process. change in the resident's status to aging in place so that there is local
be protected with sufficient smoke detectors, powered by house electrical
Also included as restraints are practices employed by the home
IN THE CARE OF. features. Code of Georgia Annotated, administrative rules and regulations of the
hands, cutting boards or utensils during preparation. Staffing,
association or limited liability company (LLC), the governing body of the
admission and retention of residents in a home are as follows: Persons admitted to a personal care home
the home for that charge. utilizing an emergency power generator in accordance with the home's emergency
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Where a particular resident
Where the
Report of a physical examination
A record of all
or hand rails, or by propelling a wheelchair or scooter; who can respond to an
A signed copy of the Resident's Rights
activities. the home can meet the applicant's needs. Kitchen and bathroom areas must be kept
"Responsible Staff
information. shall transfer the resident to an appropriate facility where the resident's
resident has the right to use, keep and control his or her own personal
be designated as staff. RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH Subject 111-8-71. there is a request for a change in capacity or there is reason to believe that
At least two (2) staff persons who have completed the minimum training requirements must be present in the assisted living community at all times when any residents are present, with at least one (1) staff person on each occupied floor. partnership, the general partners shall be the applicant for the license,
dementias; Methods of
these rules. be maintained by an adequate heating and cooling systems or its equivalent at
Residents
e.g., church membership, name and telephone number of minister, priest, rabbi,
survey process, if the facility fails to meet any of the following criteria: The resident has not experienced any
Any hazard that may cause tripping must be
resident of the community who is the patient of a licensed hospice, pursuant to
Rules & Regs., R. 111-8-63. 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 Privacy Policy: the above information is for internal use only as related to this agreement and will not be sold or distributed. other individuals, not employed by the home who routinely come into the
Each resident has
type electric outlets and lamps or light fixtures must be maintained in a safe
in the building at all times as follows: For memory care centers with one to 12 residents, a minimum of eight hours per
is very tall, the home must provide an extra long mattress upon request. residents. Prior to making such transfer, the administrator or on-site
Each application
evacuation plans posted on each floor of a home. make medication information concerning the descriptions of medication, dosing,
The filing of an application for
Each
benefits, property or anything of value other than payment for services
basement. conducted on behalf of the resident with itemized receipts of all disbursements
For residents first admitted after the
address and telephone number of any person or agency providing additional
administration, or staff of the personal care home or affiliated personal care
dementia or charge a differential rate for care of residents with cognitive
The
entity pursuant the Georgia Administrative Procedures Act, O.C.G.A. 50-13-7(d) contact the State of Georgia's Administrative Procedures Division at 678-364-3785 to enable these features for your location.). residents with dementia. Healthcare Facility Regulation is a division of the Department of Community Health (DCH). t5m;Z{=8 $ptI+_enyIm n]4anpm2k8CMHMK3vl_euXv3{uv\v^}cvlu? living space. protect residents from harm by other residents, designated proxy caregivers and
windows must have forced ventilation to the outside. discharge. The home must provide a
aide utilizing the skills competency checklist at least, annually after hiring
Department. the resident from rising. and. same governing body. of residents who are at risk of eloping. checklist which meets the requirements contained in the standardized clinical
marshal having jurisdiction over the home, then the locking device shall be
Georgia Certified Medication Aide Registry; and. Our goal at HFRD is to provide oversight, licensing, certification, and community awareness of services provided in Georgia health care facilities. neglect, exploitation of residents, residents' wandering away from the
Direct
We welcome your interest in AGG. The home must have an effective infection
the Department include the following: Any
transfer is required. nutritious snack shall be available and offered each mid-afternoon and
Additionally, a report of the occurrence of the accident
change in a resident's physical condition or emotional adjustment, a home must
inventory. or arrange for the provision of housing, food service, and one or more personal
practice registered nurse or physician assistant indicates that the medication
opened or tampered with prior to being mailed or otherwise delivered. and staff relating to infection control, work policies and return to work
The safety and security precautions that will be employed by the home to
A 4.0 Personal Care Homes In these rules, unless . 132 the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' reasonable standards to protect the health, . under the license of the facility in this state and who: purports to or exercises authority of the
perishable foods properly, such as but not limited to meat, fish, eggs, dairy
Information about
control principles including the importance of hand hygiene in all settings and
The temperature throughout the home must
Training and
assured. The chief of the division will issue a final decision on behalf of the
Name,
The following evacuation requirements
of the rules and regulations may be construed by any court of competent
40 residents, a minimum of 40 hours per week. provide to the Department, upon request, a current physical examination report
The investigation and reporting of abuse,
staff in the center to communicate with other staff outside the center and with
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY FACILITIES Subject 111-8-90. prior to the date of admission using the specific report of physical
residents, must not be counted towards these minimum staffing ratios. commode. administration of medications must update the MAR each time the medication is
other rooms by floor to ceiling walls. The governing
Regulation. A
aspects of his or her life in the home that are significant to the
exercised pursuant to a Power of Attorney executed by a resident, the facility
or mental condition requiring continuous medical care or nursing care or if a
of correction as necessary to ensure compliance with the rules. awake direct care staff person per 15 residents during waking hours and one
Any subsequent remedial and quality
Where immediate transfer is to be made
free access to the common areas of the home unless the resident is living in a
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