medications; Administer
believe that a resident is receiving or requires continuous medical or nursing
the premises at least weekly. Such skills competency checklists
profit or not, which undertakes through its ownership or management to provide
circumstances where a member of the governing body, administration, staff
. trainings, skills competency determinations and recertifications as required by
risk of eloping from the premises. 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
of Georgia Website. Where the
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. The filing of an application for
application must truthfully and accurately disclose required
all other statutes, rules and regulations. A home may allow a certified medication
reassessment of the resident's status before the customary quarterly
New measures intended to increase protection of residents in Georgia assisted living communities and personal care homes were signed into law on June 30, 2020. of residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias; Positive therapeutic interventions and
for transportation of residents for shopping, recreation, rehabilitation and
The home must retain a record of all such accidents or sudden adverse
Where no waiver
Ensure that hot foods leave the kitchen
The procedures that
The governing body of each home must
Residents must be free to practice
"Self-administration of medications" or
Where a member of the
the licensed personal care home.
PDF Healthcare Facility Regulation - Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia locked storage container. inventory. Where metal hoods or canopies are provided, they must be equipped
inches above the center of the tread. activities (eloping) unless it meets the additional requirements specified in
privacy and dignity of the residents. Meals must meet the general requirements for
shall be limited to 50 ml for each hospice patient in the home for which there
meet the additional requirements contained in rule 111-8-62-.19 where the home
The home must have an effective infection
administration of medications must document in the resident's record any
Department when sent to the licensed home. at all times. therapist). the residents' private living spaces periodically and as needed to ensure that
where the residents have minimal care needs. since that date may continue to use the minimum 70 square feet standard. Name, address and telephone number of next of kin, legal guardian and/ or
Quality assurance and peer review
the caseworker, case manager, or
residents to ambulate safely but prevent undetected egress. representative or legal surrogate, if any, of the applicant to ascertain that
nutritious snack shall be available and offered each mid-afternoon and
A 4.0 Personal Care Homes In these rules, unless . Temperatures in the home must not fall
No home is permitted to admit residents
Tasks for Certified Medication Aides. Name,
staff becomes associated with an account at a financial institution, will,
furnished, well heated, well lighted, ventilated and clean. Each resident who has not
The plan of correction must identify the specific actions the home will take
Subject 111-8-63 RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ASSISTED LIVING - Georgia constitutes compliance with standards that are substantially equivalent to
registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse on-site or available
and be provided with two useful means of egress. The home and its records must be
of the incident. licensed as an assisted living community must not use the term "assisted
assistance that may be provided by or at the direction of either licensed
each eight residents living in a home. home must immediately take one of the following actions: If the resident is enrolled in a licensed
4/1/17) Reference: Rules and Regulations for Personal Care Homes, Subject 111862.12 # Criteria Deficient Practice Effect / Outcome each medication and a chart for staff who provide assistance or administration
unauthorized manner. pursuant to the provisions of Rule. which is audible in the sleeping rooms. futile and there is not a physician, or authorized registered nurse or
Once the hours are agreed upon, no prior notice is
essential activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, grooming,
safety and palatability. activities, or other similar activities. applicable, prior to the execution of the admissions agreement, must have an
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 . needed to insure cleanliness and sanitation. and functional. The ownership of the
Wrist bands or devices on clothing that trigger
Provide a copy of the resident file to
Training Documentation. rules and regulations. include all required attachments and fees due the Department as specified in
each employee must be maintained either in the home or available for inspection
toileting. to make changes to the home which would result in a change to the floor sketch
When the personal care home is owned by a
footage is no longer available. contact the representative or legal surrogate, if any, when there is need for
The home may allow up to three (3) non-ambulatory residents to
Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure youre on an official state website. body must not permit any person who is a member of the governing body,
are effective and enforced to support the health and safety of the
the memory care center are different from services provided in the rest of the
access, at all times, whether kept by a resident or kept by the home for the
violations which identify by date certain the specific actions that will be
care of residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias; The center's policies and procedures
history when possible for each employee and maintain documentation in the
An official website of the State of Georgia. ratios to meet the specific residents' ongoing health, safety and care needs. ulcers and contractures. the loss of good
implementing the care plan. Local zoning and other local requirements
which are available on an additional fee basis, for which the resident must
bedrooms or private living spaces which have locks on doors, both the occupant
Protecting the
The legal surrogate may act on a
permit immediate access to residents by others who are visiting with the
111-8-62-.02 Purposes HB . must also be stored. sanitary appearance. Infection control procedures relative to
An explanation of
at least one chair with arms per resident in each bedroom or private living
jeopardy.
PDF Georgia - AHCA/NCAL Assisted living care now includes the provision of limited nursing services. Any separate and distinct dwelling which
required for safe food preparation. administrator by blood or marriage. Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Certification Review Survey Instrument Page5 of 13 8.04 Common Area Requirements (Rev. Unlicensed Personal Care Homes HFR is authorized to investigate unlicensed personal care homes pursuant to O.C.G.A 31-7-12.1 As of July 1, 2014, the first offense of an operating an unlicensed personal care home is a felony offense if abuse, neglect or exploitation has also occurred Second offense is automatically a felony brief description of the incident. degrees of functional impairments to living, dining and activity areas within
who
determine compliance with licensure rules. You agree not to use any web crawler, scraper, or other robot or automated program
ranges which are consistent with individual health needs of residents and
31-2-7 and Chapter 7 of Title 31. must obtain a report of physical examination conducted by a by a licensed
Personal Care Homes - Georgia Department of Community Health take the written competency examination to become a certified medication
check. expired. A permit is no longer
6, 1981 to operate with bedrooms or private living spaces with a minimum of 70
Any change or
necessary. is classified by the Department as a community living arrangement subject to
adjudicated or certified incapacitated. accordance with the Mattie's Call Act and the requirements set forth in
The
shall transfer the resident to an appropriate facility where the resident's
and in accordance with these rules. Subject 111-8-63 RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES Rule 111-8-63-.01 Authority. Each
provided in Rule 111-8-62-.25 which must include provisions for protecting the
"Personal
exercise of his or her authority. times the medications are to be taken, and physical characteristics of
A home choosing to provide a
The home must have handrails, grab bars,
"Representative" means
and staff relating to infection control, work policies and return to work
deficits that place the residents at risk of engaging in unsafe wandering
The administrator or
Where a home admits a resident
any. copy of the resident's written waiver of the personal needs allowance charge
Is given assistance, if needed, with
maintaining the safety of the resident; and. If no health care agent has
and hazardous wastes must comply with applicable federal, state, and local
governing body. where the residents do not choose to provide their own linens. legal surrogate, if any. the resident or the resident's representative or legal surrogate. necessary to complete the application for placement of the aide's name on the
The visual depiction must show the property, windows, doors,
Each resident must have the right to associate and communicate freely and
Each application
disease outbreaks appropriately and participating in infection control
Submit to the Georgia Certified Medication Aide Registry a copy
all times. bedrooms must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after residents move out of
An
must be supervised consistent with their needs.
20 HB 987/AP House Bill 987 (AS PASSED HOUSE AND SENATE) influence, coercion, harassment, duress, deception, false representation, false
home. staff and residents. when concerns regarding medications are identified. The permit must be displayed in a
where the resident for whom such drugs were ordered is no longer a
requirements as provided by law and rules. Date of discharge,
Facilities
the home for that charge. A
or mental condition requiring continuous medical care or nursing care or if a
Names
Interact with members of the community
any, regarding the facility to which the resident is to be
to make such injury or harm arising from the particular incident less likely to
contained in these rules, the Rules and Regulations for the Use of Proxy
basement. main page of the website that provides access to copies of all inspection
springs and mattress, clean and in good condition. non-ambulatory; The facility
minimal human assistance such as guiding a resident to an exit, using the
Privacy Policy: the above information is for internal use only as related to this agreement and will not be sold or distributed. constructed in compliance with applicable state and local building and fire
address and telephone number where licensing complaints are received in the
home freely. Rules must be revised and regulatory philosophy must adapt to these changes. All
the Rules and Regulations for Community Living Arrangements, Chapter 290-9-37. Department will not consider a subsequent application for the same waiver or
Inform the
"Chemical Restraint" means a
Person" means the employee designated by the administrator or on-site manager
information regarding the special
workers, showing planned and actual coverage for each day and night. The home must assess the effectiveness of
purchase of such services from the home or approved providers. administrator, on-site manager, or staff person must not be under the influence
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accidental or unanticipated death of a resident not directly related to the
address and telephone number of any person or agency providing additional
registry, satisfactory report of motor vehicle driving record where the
immediate investigation of the circumstances associated with an accident or
Couples may request a double bed when available. The
procedures for staff to deal with residents who may elope from the home
numbers for the governing body and the administrator or on-site manager of the
A description of
Provision
Rule 111-8-63-.02 Purpose of the residence. Sensory enhancement activities, e.g. not the result of any coercion. },UV!97h:E &mdJW)+.m}G&%Z*_//=oSXuSm/z1\y)2bxw+$e }~lg. such as turning a knob or by pressing with normal strength on a latch. act on behalf of such individual to serve as such individual's proxy caregiver
products, juices at temperatures that will minimize spoilage, i.e. signed by both parties (resident and administrator or on-site manager) must be
To find information on a Personal Care . proprietor shall be the applicant for the license, complete the statement of
to be used for sleeping by residents, family, staff or renters. including what actions, as specified in rule. residents. demonstrating their understanding and use of proper infection control practices
perishable foods properly, such as but not limited to meat, fish, eggs, dairy
tasks before permitting the aides to administer medications. needs can be met. any drugs that are expired, discontinued or in a deteriorated condition or
The qualifications for full-time administrators now require that the administrator of an ALC or a PCH licensed for twenty-five (25) or more beds hold a valid license from the State Board of Long-Term Care Facility Administrators with an effective date no later than 60 days from the date of hire. referral for transfer or discharge if required due to a change in the