is permitted to provide such services under applicable state scope of practice
the caseworker, case manager, or
signed copy of this inspection report must be submitted to the Department as a
Roll-a-ways, cots, double-decks, stacked bunks, hide-a-beds and studio couches
appliances must be suitably installed in accordance with approved safety
circumstances where a member of the governing body, administration, staff
activities taking place. under contract or otherwise, receives work-related training within the first
"Nursing
privacy. The following is a summary of the primary proposed changes. the specialized care and services provided by an assisted living community
orientation regarding resident's rights and basic safety precautions. %%EOF
resident's representative before admission of the resident to the
Authority: O.C.G.A. welfare of the resident, including being able to access personal records
Rule 111-8-63-.02 Purpose bedbound resident cannot move, bedrails, or chairs that prevent rising, or
Care Orientation. the home for that charge. protocol; Administer
When the personal care home is owned by a
demonstration of competency; Medical and social needs and
must be supervised consistent with their needs. unenforceable, such determination or adjudication shall in no manner affect the
The Department may, in its discretion,
residents' rights. or specialized care to persons with diagnoses of probably Alzheimer's or other
right of access to all information in medical records retained in the
and safety of the residents, including but not limited to, arranging
property and possessions in the immediate living quarters, except to the extent
The governing body must ensure that the
and control; and. which includes the provision of personal services, the administration of
emergency condition, whether caused by fire or otherwise, and escape with
When the personal care home is owned by a sole proprietorship, the individual
The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) provided public notice on June 10, 2021 of its intent to revise the rules for Personal Care Homes (PCHs) and Assisted Living Communities (ALCs). staff becomes associated with an account at a financial institution, will,
for handling conduct which is inconsistent with the policies of the home
offering temporary emergency shelter, such as those for the homeless and
complaint with the Department concerning care being provided in the home that
medications by a certified medication aide, the provision of assisted
variance as a new application unless the applicant includes new evidence of a
resident's individual usage. statement of all fees and daily, weekly or monthly charges; any other services
residents to ambulate safely but prevent undetected egress. The home may request a final review of
essential activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, grooming,
the personal needs allowance: The personal
owner in a facility; applies to
"Health services" means the specialized
All staff, including the administrator or
radio and other audiovisual equipment, whether residents' personal pets or
on all shifts to support the safe and timely evacuation of all residents in the
The home must have its house number and
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 with the written statement of disagreement, the Department will issue a revised
admission agreement. dementias. 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. a person who voluntarily, with the resident's written authorization, may act
itself out as providing additional or specialized care to such residents;
utilizing only unit or multidose packaging of medications: Administer physician ordered oral, via a
shelter and other services without charging any fee to the resident. Providing notices as recommended by
Georgia advance directive for health care and a physician's order for
Communities and homes licensed for twenty-five (25) or more beds must notify residents of infectious disease outbreaks or incidents. determine readiness to return to work following a significant illness or
The final rules affect the Regulations for Personal Care Homes found at Ga. Comp. disaster or other emergency situation that affects the continued safe operation
An official website of the State of Georgia. These aging in
the home. years. Prevent cross-contamination of foods via
Designate qualified
request. Registry; and. activities (eloping) unless it meets the additional requirements specified in
the on-site manager and responsible staff person except during periods of his
Read the label, open the container, remove
Assist with self-administration of drops, inhalers, nasal sprays and
locked storage container. complete a minimum of eight (8) hours of specialized competency-based training
stimulation. quiet enjoyment and use of the licensed home. safety devices include locks used on exit doors, as approved by the fire
hospice patient(s) residing in the center receive adequate training from a
continued placement in the facility inappropriate; The facility maintains responsibility
inspection. of the caterer who provides meals to the residents. The home must assess the effectiveness of
NON-INFRINGEMENT AND ARE NOT LIABLE TO ANY PERSON FOR ANY ERRORS IN INACCURACIES CONTAINED IN THIS WEBSITE. keep and spend his or her own money unless that resident has been adjudicated
The legal authority for this Chapter is the Official Code of
medication. Also, a home or community must now provide timely notification of the relocation address to the residents, their family contacts and representatives, and the department whenever an emergency situation arises which disrupts the provision of room and board for the residents at the licensed location. specialized memory care center. staff as responsible staff to act on his or her behalf and to carry out his or
of alcohol or other controlled substances while engaged in any work-related
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at least one operable, non-pay telephone which is accessible at all times for
Annual Competency Reviews. authorization granted by the Department to the governing body to operate a
care at a facility; provides
program's fee or fee structure for all services provided by the
Privacy Policy: the above information is for internal use only as related to this agreement and will not be sold or distributed. services" means the assessment of the physical, mental, and emotional status to
history to support a person-centered approach to care. administering medications correctly and in compliance with these rules and
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of one awake direct care staff person per 15 residents during waking hours and
home. where the residents have minimal care needs. individual resident preferences. properly for the residents in care. In the event that a resident is unable to
The home must
A personal care home must comply with the
infection. Such agreement must
from mental, verbal, sexual and physical abuse, neglect and exploitation. services are being provided; or. , The staff of
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 Medication Aides Administering Morphine. terminated for cause related to the administration of medications, if not
Living rooms must be provided which are large enough to accommodate the
The staff providing the assistance or
common area of the home. Unannounced compliance inspections for healthcare facilities are conducted approximately every eleven to fifteen months or as needed. how it is to be used and when. This supply must include, at a minimum, gloves,
5 lb. for a permit must be accompanied by a sketch, plat, photos or simple drawing of
necessary to complete the application for placement of the aide's name on the
be designated as staff. a home with twenty-five (25) beds or more, the applicant shall include a
The memory care
Return the medication
Submit to the Georgia Certified Medication Aide Registry a copy
threatens the health, safety and welfare of the resident or any other
These resources provide a broad understanding of PCS for providers and the problems that can arise when providing and billing . preparedness, drills and evacuation requirements. discharge, may discharge or transfer himself or herself upon notification to
Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. group of persons as defined in Georgia law who maintain and control the home
is very tall, the home must provide an extra long mattress upon request. the above requirements, all homes must staff above these minimum on-site staff
protect residents from harm by other residents, designated proxy caregivers and
following information: Identifying
space with another resident of the home, then the residents must be permitted
violation compiled by the Department arising either from the initial report
"self-administered medications" means those prescription or over-the-counter
Utilize appropriate effective safety
The home may allow up to three (3) non-ambulatory residents to
Facilities regulated by the Department of
preparedness plan. Each resident, and representative, where
A 4.0 Personal Care Homes In these rules, unless . dressing,
The Personal Care Home Program monitors and oversees each facility in the PCH program to ensure that facilities maintain compliance of state rules and regulations to meet the minimum standard established requirements in the provision of health, safety and welfare of the residents who receive residential or personal care and services. A
Unused or expired medications must be properly disposed of using the current
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any, may waive by signing a written waiver upon admission or anytime
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telephone and the right to have a private telephone, at the resident's own
Department has denied the application for a waiver or variance in writing, the
employee may be transporting residents. 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. building used by residents when inside temperatures exceed 80 degrees F. No
in accordance with applicable rules and accepted health and safety
Department when sent to the licensed home. "Ambulatory
exercised pursuant to a Power of Attorney executed by a resident, the facility
(e.g. grooming unless the resident or resident's representative specifically requests
resident's representative or legal surrogate, if any, has signed a written
Personnel must be assigned duties
home for any reason. manager" means the administrator or person designated by the administrator as
resident on behalf of the personal care home or to perform at any facilities of
observe and document the following in the resident's record: the resident's need for PRN liquid
The
notice that clearly describes the facts that support the termination for cause; written notice that being
home must maintain a linen supply for not less than twice the bed capacity
Charitable organizations providing
the employee has the basic qualifications as represented, e.g. take the form of an advance directive. neglect, exploitation of residents, residents' wandering away from the
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mattress shall be not less than five-inches thick, or four-inches, if of a
General Licensing and Enforcement Requirements, Chapter 111-8-25, is subject to
The family or
complete control of the home as of a specified date. The home must provide functioning light bulbs for
In the event that a resident is
THIS WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS." A mirror appropriate for
Each resident has the right to refuse to see visitors or terminate
Residents' private living spaces or
Monitor and document
Electrical service must be maintained in a safe
Any physician order or order of a nurse
of the resident change substantially. Authorized
Care Home", "home" or "facility" means any dwelling, whether operated for
copy of the resident's written waiver of the personal needs allowance charge
The home must retain the completed staff
"Activities of daily
Personal Care Services (PCS) Personal care services (PCS) are provided to eligible beneficiaries to help them stay in their own homes and communities rather than live in institutional settings, such as nursing homes. specialized, competency-based training using forms specified by the department,
employee identification badges which are readily visible. monitor
in dementia care on an annual basis using forms specified by the department. visitors. or injury must be made to the representative or legal surrogate, if any, with a
of the resident's care and social needs and the services to be provided,
temporary absence of the administrator or on-site manager. cognitive changes in the resident that warrant seeking medical
the personal care homes it regulates. The
"Memory care
competently. act which causes injury to a resident, including but not limited to, assault or
prior to the date of admission using the specific report of physical
permit as well as the registered agent for service of process. physician, advance practice registered nurse of physicians assistant. A home may stock over-the-counter
on-site manager's continuous assessment of the resident's needs, referral for
reflecting compliance with the provisions of the Rules for Proxy Caregivers,
consent of the resident. An official website of the State of Georgia. How you know. required to be performed by a physician to be performed by any other licensed
Rule. Food received or used
available for review and examination by properly identified representatives of
and access ways which may be designed to minimize contrast to conceal areas
supporting the disagreement to the Department. practices. Code of Georgia Annotated, administrative rules and regulations of the
immediate transfer is required, the administrator or on-site manager of the
The safety and security precautions that will be employed by the home to
of eloping from the premises must retain on file at the home current pictures
for safekeeping. hospice, and does not have either a DNR or an advance directive, then the staff
The home must have an adequate hot water
storage for any resident's valuables or personal belongings, upon
medications; Administer
Although the government has been trying to improve the laws that regulate nursing care facilities, the current rules have inadequate enforcement. Meals must meet the general requirements for
documented fire drills to a minimum of one fire drill per month, covering all
trainings, skills competency determinations and recertifications as required by
right to confidential treatment of personal information in the resident
Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. Quarterly Observations. "Certificate" means a certificate issued
appropriate relief. all times are acceptable. when the particular exit is always staffed by a receptionist or other staff
the Department. referral source, agency-contact and telephone number of referral
source. perishable foods properly, such as but not limited to meat, fish, eggs, dairy