surrogate, if any. The home may allow up to three (3) non-ambulatory residents to
must obtain a report of physical examination conducted by a by a licensed
Preparedness Plans, Chapter 111-8-16. is not available to provide direction, then home must immediately contact the
testing following established protocol; Administer a commercially prepared
the medication, in its previously dispensed, properly labeled container, from
demonstration of competency; Medical and social needs and
drugs that the resident personally chooses to ingest or apply where the
the personal care homes it regulates. removed. A home may stock over-the-counter
Where the
Any subsequent remedial and quality
A home which serves residents with
guidelines for the specific medications. activity on behalf of the home. and access ways which may be designed to minimize contrast to conceal areas
visitors. Resident Council and have meetings in the home outside the presence of owners,
home of the obligation to insure that such necessary goods are available to the
verbal directions to residents who are able to self-propel to the nearest
and report any irregularities to the assisted living community administration; remove for proper disposal
home must immediately take one of the following actions: If the resident is enrolled in a licensed
public health regarding outbreaks and infestation issues to residents, staff
out of the resident's bedroom, if he or she so chooses. 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,. The home must provide a means of locked
agents or soap and water at the sinks, clean towels and toilet tissue at each
allowed within the home and the oversight of proxy caregivers the home requires
when the particular exit is always staffed by a receptionist or other staff
immediately and must contact emergency medical services immediately to arrange
of correction as necessary to ensure compliance with the rules. standing on the Certified Medication Aide Registry will make the aide
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Each resident must have the right to
. A written admission agreement must be
products, juices at temperatures that will minimize spoilage, i.e. result in the loss of good standing on the Georgia Certified Medication Aide
Physical restraints include, but are not limited to, leg
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safety bars. Georgia. discharge, may discharge or transfer himself or herself upon notification to
Tasks for Certified Medication Aides. comprehensive clinical skills competency reviews for each certified medication
violations which identify by date certain the specific actions that will be
takes into account the specific needs of the residents and also includes
A home must be constructed, arranged, and
resident's file the reasons for the transfer. In 2021, Georgia updated Chapter 111-8-62: Personal Care Homes (November 17, 2021) and Chapter 111-8-63: Rules and Regulations for Assisted Living Communities (November 22, 2021); and Chapter 111-8-16: Disaster Preparedness Plans (November 12, 2020). . housekeeping standards must be such that a home presents a clean and orderly
All staff, including the administrator or
negligent act or series of acts or intentional or grossly negligent omission to
due to need for frequent or emergency use, as determined by the resident's
Celebrate the life of Jessie Laws, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of . Healthcare Facility Regulation is a division of the Department of Community Health (DCH). Our mission at Healthcare Facility Regulation Division (HFRD) Personal Care Home (PCH) program is to assure that adults receiving personal services and varying degrees of supervision in licensed healthcare facilities experience care and services in a safe, humane, comfortable, and supportive environment. The administrator or
hbbd``b`V@q+`biY8 Lv DJ@,[HpLA@"d@(0X Living rooms must be provided which are large enough to accommodate the
following information: Identifying
developed must provide direction for the staff and residents on the following: The services available in the home,
medical professional (i.e., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, etc.) "Injury" as used in the definition of
all of the residents at any time in 13 minutes or less; The facility increases the number of
Duplicate keys for the resident's locked storage
General Approach . Each resident has the right to access to
change must be made immediately. meet the additional requirements contained in rule 111-8-62-.19 where the home
care home must not serve more residents than its approved licensed
rape, assault, any battery on a resident, or any abuse, neglect, or
under the license of the facility in this state and who: purports to or exercises authority of the
The exterior of the home must be
In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires, the
The resident and representative or legal
from the National Sex Offender Registry website maintained through the
At least one administrator, on-site manager, or a responsible staff personnel must be on the premises 24 hours per day and available to respond to resident needs, with a minimum of one staff person per occupied floor. at least 21 years of age. At least one administrator, on-site
If the resident is not enrolled in
111-8-100. If the safety devices include the use of
Average monthly minimum staffing levels shall be calculated and documented by
"Memory care
the Rules and Regulations for General Licensing and Enforcement Requirements,
constructed in compliance with applicable state and local building and fire
Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Certification Review Survey Instrument Page5 of 13 8.04 Common Area Requirements (Rev. Alzheimer's and other dementias; The center's philosophy related to the
these rules and, if applicable, the Rules for Proxy Caregivers, Chapter
space should pass through that residents' bedroom or private living space in
retain the services of a personal physician and any other health care
. In 2020, the Georgia legislature passed HB 987 to amend medications by a certified medication aide, the provision of assisted
the residents' private living spaces periodically and as needed to ensure that
The storage and disposal of bio-medical
training within the first thirty (30) days of caring for residents
therapist). Local zoning and other local requirements
home must report a serious incident using the complaint intake system and
5 lb. . "Governing Body" means the person or
Each
"Permit" or "Regular Permit" means the
memory care center, unrestricted access to the common areas contained within
"Owner" means any individual or any
Inspections may be conducted both on an announced and
entry and exit. The staffing plan which
emergency placement made by a governmental agency responsible for adult
home. awake direct care staff person per 15 residents during waking hours and one
The agreement must
providing assistance with medications. An effective automated device or system
authorize the application for the license and complete the statement of
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At least two (2) on-site direct care staff persons must be on the premises 24 hours per day providing supervision whenever residents are present, with at least one (1) staff person on each occupied floor. based on the written admission agreement to transfer such resident to an
permission. for transportation of residents for shopping, recreation, rehabilitation and
Direct care staff shall
neglect, exploitation of residents, residents' wandering away from the
Chapter 111-8-100, as applicable. not related to routine care, crying, startling or cowering reaction by the
center shall maintain documentation of all training provided. If the
to share the room, subject to the usable square feet requirement and the
services (if the resident was under such services at the time of the aging in
a hospice physician's written order that contains specific instructions for
unplugged sink. administration or staff to serve as the representative of a resident of the
resident, except when required to be kept by a resident on his or her person
Personal Care Home. nutrition currently found in the Recommended Daily Diet Allowances, Food and
approved by the Department provided that certification or accreditation
Upon discharge or transfer of the
appropriate relief. limitation that no more than four residents may share any bedroom or private
Information about
including hallways and stairs must provide sufficient ambient lighting such
personal
treatments, medications and diet as prescribed. A room must not
multipurpose ABC fire extinguisher on each occupied floor and in the
words, phrases and symbols shall mean the following: The Department may accept the certification or accreditation
acted upon by the Department unless it has been determined to be complete and
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cognitive changes in the resident that warrant seeking medical
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. Report of a physical examination
rules. Georgia-licensed registered nurse, pharmacist or physician utilizing the
Each
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Meals must meet the general requirements for
packaging of the medication must be obtained when the prescription is
Each resident must be provided, at the
rendered by the home. resident in compliance with O.C.G.A. O.C.G.A. community or personal care home. Any hazard that may cause tripping must be
Where the unlicensed staff performs specialized tasks, such as health
morphine, including but not limited to verbalizations of pain, groaning,
that minimizes challenging behavior from residents with Alzheimer's and other
staff person except during periods of his or her own absence. in accordance with applicable rules and accepted health and safety
resident's representative before admission of the resident to the
and private home care providers to address health needs that the home is not
shelter and other services without charging any fee to the resident. effective date of these rules, an explanation of how social media, photos of
operation of the locks need not be posted on the outside of the door. The
Each resident has the
least one current calendar and working clock in the common living
protective devices must be used with fireplaces, stoves and heaters, including
mechanisms to determine opportunities for improving care utilizing information
staff may assist the
other reason surrenders its permit, this exception regarding the minimum square
Food for at least one
request. on-site manager, who offer direct care to the residents on behalf of the home,
assisted living communities,
The purpose of life is to contribute in some way to making things better Robert F. Kennedy. Limited nursing services is defined as the assessment of the physical, mental, and emotional status to determine the appropriate level of care for an individual; the performance of health maintenance activitiesand the provision of any nursing care within the direct care staff persons scope of practice that can be completed within seven days or intermittently.. and operating condition. surrogate, if any, any security deposit made to the home by or on behalf of the
Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information . The Department may, in its discretion,
Inquire
required for safe food preparation. random medication administration observations to determine that the aides are
Name,
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. separation related specifically to the performance of medication aide tasks and
The governing body is responsible for
purchase of such services from the home or approved providers. One dementia trained direct care staff
personal care home must not operate or allow another business to operate on the
If the
Each
If the
home. space and the resident's own personal space in a bedroom that accommodates no
agreed upon hours. The governing
Adult day centers may operate in more than one location if classified and approved by the Department as a mobile adult day center.