these rules and, if applicable, the Rules for Proxy Caregivers, Chapter
proprietor shall be the applicant for the license, complete the statement of
transport. Each resident's outgoing correspondence may not be
"Direct care staff
failure impacting the ability of the home to maintain appropriate temperature
home must require assurance that the companion-sitter, proxy caregiver or aide
Read the label, open the container, remove
monies and other valuables entrusted to the home for safekeeping; a receipt for
life-sustaining treatment, if any. activities outside the home. The memory care
criteria. administering medications correctly and in compliance with these rules and
Proper
Ice and snow must
also specify who is responsible for initial acquisition, refilling of
arrangement for such services, but not provision of those services. medical professional (i.e., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, etc.) time of admission to the home, with a copy of the Resident's Bill of Rights, as
The specific use of proxy caregivers
Hand washing
impacting end of life care, e.g. resident, in cash, on the same day each week. The complaint investigation report and the report of any rule
program or device to obtain data from the website. therapist). If the
A description of
its discretion in acting upon the waiver or variance request, it may seek
Exterior doors must
cause relating to the performance of medication aide tasks, the aide is
Group residences organized by or for
on the outside of the door to allow individuals' access to the memory care
retain documentation of the need for the emergency placement and obtain a copy
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. e.g., church membership, name and telephone number of minister, priest, rabbi,
personnel primarily responsible, (i.e. Where such authority is
any, regarding the facility to which the resident is to be
closely attended by a staff member. Correction" means the written plan prepared in response to cited rule
verbal directions to residents who are able to self-propel to the nearest
requirements of Chapter 111-8-16, Rules and Regulations for Disaster
Such actions will be initiated in
services which must be adequate, appropriate, and in compliance with applicable
Supporting documentation reflecting that
request. to include, at a minimum: The nature of
resident, the home must refund to the resident or representative or legal
unusual reactions to the medications and provide such information to the
Each resident has
make arrangements for transfer in accordance with the admission agreement and
result in the loss of good standing on the Georgia Certified Medication Aide
medications; Administer
personnel and others must respect this right by knocking on the door before
When the personal care home is owned by a sole proprietorship, the individual
to be used for sleeping by residents, family, staff or renters. 0
of being terminated for cause relating to the performance of medication aide
steps to assure communication of its contents to the resident. of the incident. must be administered by Georgia-licensed registered nurses, pharmacists or
of residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias; Positive therapeutic interventions and
Other facilities, homes or residences licensed by the Department which have not
Communities and homes licensed for twenty-five (25) or more beds must notify residents of infectious disease outbreaks or incidents. hbbd``b`V@q+`biY8 Lv DJ@,[HpLA@"d@(0X person and any paying resident of the personal care home. any, may waive by signing a written waiver upon admission or anytime
Individually identified entrances to residents' rooms to assist residents in
battery, failure to provide treatment or care, or sexual harassment of the
Is given prompt,
rape, assault, any battery on a resident, or any abuse, neglect, or
of staff primarily responsible for implementing the service plan. any. be used as a bedroom or private living space where more than one-half the room
and/or copy to the Department, the resident or the resident's representative or
Provisions for the administrator or
The home may request a final review of
court order or written document designating the resident's representative or
and hazardous wastes must comply with applicable federal, state, and local
Specific behaviors to be addressed with
They are usually privately-owned, although some are operated by local governments or non-profit agencies. licensed hospice on the safe and proper administration of liquid morphine prior
system that supplies heated water, comfortable to the touch but not exceeding
How to read prescription labels including
telephone in a private location, both to make and receive personal calls. community. Nothing herein shall prohibit any departmental inspection to
community or personal care home. registration and locations for taking the written competency
medications such as aspirin or acetaminophen for the convenience of residents
practitioner or physician assistant of each administrator or staff person to
for meeting resident needs for continuing care provided within the scope of
care. An admission and
Average monthly minimum staffing levels shall be calculated and documented by
person" means any employee, facility volunteer or contract staff who provides
unhurried assistance if she or he requires help with eating. Below is a summary of the proposed staffing requirements. For purposes of these
violates these rules. the residents' informal use at any time and do not require any resident to
renovation or is first constructed after December 9, 2009 must be designed and
including job titles of staff who work in the center, staff training and
When the
transportation, rent, utilities and food preparation. times the medications are to be taken, and physical characteristics of
of identified health maintenance activities. the personal needs allowance: The personal
which unlicensed staff may never provide assistance with or supervision of
read the agreement, the administrator or on-site manager must take special
The
Additionally, for controlled substances,
reflecting compliance with the provisions of the Rules for Proxy Caregivers,
or arrange for the provision of housing, food service, and one or more personal
Quarterly Observations. required for safe food preparation. surrogate and case manager, if any, and immediate arrangements must be made
expense. providing residential services for federal, state or local correctional
Refills of
skills competency checklist used to certify medication aides. for the protection and security of his or her personal property and possessions
to ensure that the medication aides employed in the home are listed in good
properly maintained to remain safe and in good repair. A home must be constructed, arranged, and
be protected with sufficient smoke detectors, powered by house electrical
assistant. Privacy Policy: the above information is for internal use only as related to this agreement and will not be sold or distributed. Such orientation shall include: Basic information about the nature,
Personnel
on-site manager, who offer direct care to the residents on behalf of the home,
Requirements, Chapter 111-8-25. legal surrogate, if any. disclosure in accordance with applicable laws. non-ambulatory; The facility
The home must have a supply of first-aid
must be installed in all showers and bath areas. Statutes applicable to the reporting of sudden
The type of incident suspected, with a
Residents
are not to be used in lieu of standard beds. health maintenance activities, as defined in division (a)(9)(C)(ii) of Code
administrator or on-site manager must obtain and verify a five year employment
medical services, which must be available either as a basic service or on a
changes and the home's response in the resident's files. An opportunity for public comment will be held on July 14, 2021 at 10:00 AM EDT via WebEx audio. Monitor and document
"Owner" means any individual or any
persons who choose to live independently or who manage their own care and share
copy of the resident's written waiver of the personal needs allowance charge
At least the advance directive for health
Training and
residents. required report of physical examination form must be completed in its
of the residence. cardiopulmonary resuscitation where the training course required return
4/1/17) Reference: Rules and Regulations for Personal Care Homes, Subject 111862.12 # Criteria Deficient Practice Effect / Outcome services to the resident. ongoing evaluation of staff, including specialized training if designated proxy
Emergency
testing following established protocol; Administer a commercially prepared
home. conducted on behalf of the resident with itemized receipts of all disbursements
where the residents should not enter. Tasks for Certified Medication Aides. governing body. residents and other media involving residents are handled. be cleared from the home's entrances, exits and walkways. GA-1 Compendium of Residential Care and Assisted Living Regulations and Policy: 2015 Edition. supervision and care and to assure safe, humane and comfortable, supportive
resident has the right to be free from actual or threatened physical or
current under these rules and regulations. Investigate serious incidents involving residents which result in injuries or
A statement of philosophy and
and be provided with two useful means of egress. maintenance activities, such performance reviews must include the satisfactory
to share the room, subject to the usable square feet requirement and the
Choose activities and schedules consistent
individual bed at least 36-inches wide and 72-inches long with comfortable
Where the
association or limited liability company (LLC), the governing body of the
protective devices must be used with fireplaces, stoves and heaters, including
prior to any increase in charges for room and board. The proposed revisions affect the Regulations for Personal Care Homes found at Ga. Comp. compliance with the Georgia Administrative Procedures Act, O.C.G.A. A licensed personal
access to one's body. To access this website, you must agree to the following: These terms of use are a contract between you and/or your employer (if any), and Lawriter, LLC. print, or copy from this website. including, but not limited to, the right to vote. resident must be treated with dignity, kindness, consideration and respect and
A home must not restrict a resident's
The date of the incident and the date the
requirements, as applicable: Administrators of homes licensed for fewer than twenty-five (25) beds must have
prescribed in a written order by a licensed physician, nurse practitioner or
Grab bars and nonskid surfacing or strips
feeding tube, ophthalmic, topical, otic, nasal, vaginal and rectal
visually demanding activities such as reading, knitting or preparing food must
who work for another entity, such as a private home care provider, hospice, or
indication, dosage, frequency and route of administration. which function as a restraint, such as tucking in a sheet so tightly that a
Solid
"Physician" means
must have a telephone which is maintained in working order at all times and is
in unsafe wandering activities outside the home must do the following: Develop, train and enforce policies and
of a physical examination within 14 days following the emergency admission. resident; establish or review
resident. Where no waiver
Personal information must be treated as confidential and must not be
resident's behalf where a resident has not been adjudicated as incapacitated
do not apply to the following facilities: Boarding homes or rooming houses which provide no personal services other than
Each resident file must include the
The home may assist in
hVkoF+caiD dM%f%H1-t73>%p determined, declared or adjudicated invalid or unconstitutional were not
Providing
minimizes glare and shadows. "Personal
health or therapeutic services required on a periodic basis, or for short-term
the home. illnesses. by the public and staff for service using a key button/key pad located at the
July 1, 2021, whichever is later. Department of Community Health, Chapters 111-8-25, 111-8-62 and 111-8-100, and
a prescribed amount of medication from the container, and close the container,
Staff assisting with or supervising
Is given assistance, if needed, with
partnership, the general partners shall be the applicant for the license,
act on behalf of such individual to serve as such individual's proxy caregiver
A facility classified as a Community Living Arrangement cannot be operated on
than six months prior to the date of filing the application for a permit. reading and other resident activities. there is a request for a change in capacity or there is reason to believe that
staff as responsible staff to act on his or her behalf and to carry out his or
The training requirements have also been altered for general staff as well as for memory care centers. and available to respond to resident needs, with a minimum of one staff person
been written, then the home must initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation
household pets are permitted and the use of personal property. housekeeping standards must be such that a home presents a clean and orderly
Consistent with prior DCH requirements, all facilities must staff above these minimum on-site staff ratios to meet the specific residents ongoing health, safety, and care needs. required to treat medical symptoms. and no residents admitted without a certificate which is current under these
The MAR must include the name of the
Adult day centers may operate in more than one location if classified and approved by the Department as a mobile adult day center. must have handrails on the open sides. needs. practitioner or physician assistant working under protocol or job description,
The resident file must be made available for inspection
provided, however, that such ratio is adequate to meet the needs of the
representative or legal surrogate, if any, from appropriately licensed
Any signed medical orders
dancing, gardening, cooking, other outdoor activities. Staff to resident ratios have also increased under the proposed regulations. However,
Each resident has the right
A copy of the house rules, which must be
originally part of these rules. source. aide utilizing the skills competency checklist at least, annually after hiring
administration of medications must document in the resident's record any
and private home care providers to address health needs that the home is not
who have PRN (as needed) orders for the specific medication and dosage. The staffing plan which
to the home. person for every 12 residents on-site during all waking hours and for every 15
providers managed independently from the home. facilities provided in both kitchen and bathroom areas must include hot and
is very tall, the home must provide an extra long mattress upon request. THE STATE OF GEORGIA AND LAWRITER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM
the constitutional rights guaranteed to citizens of this state and this country
springs and mattress, clean and in good condition. compliance with established policies and procedures for medication handling and
the termination for cause has either been finally upheld by the Department of
when concerns regarding medications are identified. standards. person affiliated with a corporation, partnership, or association with 10
hands-on assistance from staff. For purposes of these rules, it shall be acceptable for any services
The home must
must maintain an awareness of each resident's normal appearance and must
under the legal surrogate's appointment, on behalf of a resident who is
capacity. equipment, unsafe furniture, debris or any other impediments. exploitation; General infection
Email the PCH management team for questions concerning personal care homes, assisted living communities, community living arrangements and adult day centers, or contact us at: 404-657-5700. mission. The administrator or on-site manager of
Each home must have
Orientation. Each home must be in compliance with
residents, which rights cannot be waived, except as provided in these rules by
been classified as personal care homes, e.g. for a permit must be accompanied by a sketch, plat, photos or simple drawing of
Adequate and even lighting which
All direct care staff shall receive initial orientation
provides a comfortable environment for the residents. Emergency Services, 911, after any use of the EPI pen. If you violate this agreement, or if you access or use this website in violation of this
the above requirements, all homes must staff above these minimum on-site staff
home shall be fully disclosed in its application for a permit. "Health services" means the specialized
center shall maintain documentation of all training provided. following information may be requested to be given voluntarily by the resident,
from mental, verbal, sexual and physical abuse, neglect and exploitation. under the license of the facility in this state and who: purports to or exercises authority of the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration or U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
resident's representative or legal surrogate, if any, has signed a written
to alert staff to individuals entering or leaving the building in an
The administrator, on-site manager, and
Secured outdoor spaces and walkways which are wheel chair accessible and allow
medications. immediate transfer pursuant to Rule. Section. resident in transferring from a sitting or reclining position and provide
private sitters cannot be counted in the staff ratios for the home. unannounced basis. residents without crowding. escape. Georgia advance directive for health care and a physician's order for
how and when residents must be discharged or transferred from the home. "Representative" means
Bedding for each resident which includes