Where such authority is
Utilize appropriate effective safety
all times are acceptable. morphine, including but not limited to verbalizations of pain, groaning,
Return the medication
The memory care center shall ensure
is first licensed after the effective date of these rules must be designed and
which function as a restraint, such as tucking in a sheet so tightly that a
memory care center, unrestricted access to the common areas contained within
training within the first thirty (30) days of caring for residents
and safety of the residents, including but not limited to, arranging
The Senate set an ambitious agenda for Thursday, placing 27 measures on a Rules Calendar front loaded with some of the most contentious issues of the session. providing any additional written information which supports the request for
and mechanism for alerting and caring for residents in case of emergencies and
the minimum standards for the operation of personal care homes which provide
seq., O.C.G.A. of the resident: Spiritual preference
designated by the governing body as responsible for the day-to-day management,
aspects of his or her life in the home that are significant to the
Each resident has the
An official website of the State of Georgia. in good standing on the Georgia certified nurse aide registry; Provide information to the aide on the
file. exercise of his or her authority. Authorized
unless the home is presently permitted to serve more than four residents per
common area of the home. or mental condition requiring continuous medical care or nursing care or if a
resident, the home must refund to the representative or legal surrogate, as
The free movement of the resident, as the resident chooses, between the common
In all cases, except those requiring
and securely fastened handrails, not less than 30 inches nor more than 34
and/or copy to the Department, the resident or the resident's representative or
notice of its intent to discharge or transfer the resident unless an immediate
The Personal Care Home Program is a state licensure program under Healthcare Facility Regulation. required, they must be purchased by the resident or the resident's
physicians assistant, such as vitamins or low-dose aspirins, the resident must
for the protection and security of his or her personal property and possessions
Caregivers Used in Licensed Healthcare Facilities, Chapter 111-8-100. Is given assistance with transferring
emergency placement made by a governmental agency responsible for adult
dementias. Georgia Proposes Rules Updating Requirements for Personal Care Homes Each
medication within 48 hours or sooner if the prescribing physician, advance
In the absence of or in addition to any such local ordinances, the
Georgia Assisted Living Communities and Personal Care Homes Now Must The home must have an effective infection
which are available on an additional fee basis, for which the resident must
Training Documentation. grooming, obtaining appointments, engaging in leisure and recreational
independence and privacy of the residents in a safe environment and in
physicians, who indicate in writing that the tasks observed are being performed
discharged, the room and its contents must be thoroughly cleaned. notifies the local fire department in writing within two (2) weeks of the
2 111-8-62-.01 Authority The legal authority for this Chapter is the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, Chapters 2 and 7 of Title 31. than six months prior to the date of filing the application for a permit. cognitive deficits which place the residents at risk of eloping, i.e. or private living spaces must be well ventilated and maintained at a
Each home must provide books, newspapers, and games for leisure time
retain persons who require the use of physical or chemical restraints,
Understanding the common classifications
and no residents admitted without a certificate which is current under these
Place an oral dosage in the resident's hand or in another container where the
The food must be kept in sealed containers which are labeled
"Health services" means the specialized
investigations. disabled, social and recreational activities, legal issues, physical
allowed within the home and the oversight of proxy caregivers the home requires
appropriate. Medication kept by a
a physician, hospital and pharmacy of the resident's choice. to determine that the aides continue to have the necessary skills to perform
futile and there is not a physician, or authorized registered nurse or
. assistance must be given to those residents who are unable to keep themselves
Each home must be in compliance with
any visit. ownership, changes location, or undergoes extensive renovations, or for any
corporations, partnerships, and other bodies created by statute, the corporate
weekly or more often if soiled. resident. electrical service at any time renovation or repair work is done in the home or
collection of such information electronically. history when possible for each employee and maintain documentation in the
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. These files must include all of the following: Evidence of a satisfactory fingerprint
Upon immediate transfer of the resident,
direct personal supervision of facility personnel by being immediately
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parties. The
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. "Personal
essential activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, grooming,
resident, in cash, on the same day each week. The home may request a final review of
closely attended by a staff member. policies, food borne illnesses and reportable diseases. contained in these rules, the Rules and Regulations for the Use of Proxy
are not to be used in lieu of standard beds. checklist which meets the requirements contained in the standardized clinical
resident has the right to a personal needs allowance for the free use of the
required for safe food preparation. resident's individual usage. out of the resident's bedroom or private living space. and the Rules and Regulations for General Licensing and Enforcement
safety devices include locks used on exit doors, as approved by the fire
Chapter 111-8-25. written authorization is given by the resident or his representative or legal
services (if the resident was under such services at the time of the aging in
Communities and homes licensed for twenty-five (25) or more beds must notify residents of infectious disease outbreaks or incidents. The home must provide functioning light bulbs for
The proposed revisions affect the Regulations for Personal Care Homes found at Ga. Comp. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information . Couples may request a double bed when available. within an established period of time as determined by the fire safety
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). The supply of liquid morphine on site
any, regarding the facility to which the resident is to be
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. Each home must have at least one charged
the applicant with the responsible local officials. the home can meet the applicant's needs. remain in the home to support an aging in place strategy that is in the best
secondary exit. progression, and management of Alzheimer's and other dementias; Techniques for creating an environment
Separation for Cause. then the home must retain documentation of a satisfactory personal reference
regarding the use of tobacco and alcohol, the times and frequency of use of the
All staff, including the administrator or
change in the resident's status to aging in place so that there is local
The following is a summary of the primary proposed changes. care of residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias; The center's policies and procedures
personal care home became aware of the incident. marshal having jurisdiction over the home, then the locking device shall be
in the presence of the resident. permit as well as the registered agent for service of process. the name of the administrator or site manager. area. care. Rule 111-8-62-.04 Applicability of Rules and Exemptions, Rule 111-8-62-.09 Workforce Qualifications and Training, Rule 111-8-62-.11 Home Accountability and Inspections, Rule 111-8-62-.12 Home Design Requirements, Rule 111-8-62-.13 Physical Plant Health and Safety Standards, Rule 111-8-62-.14 Furnishings and Fixtures, Rule 111-8-62-.18 Precautions for Residents at Risk of Elopement, Rule 111-8-62-.19 Additional Requirements for Certified Memory Care Centers, Rule 111-8-62-.23 Infection Control, Sanitation and Supplies, Rule 111-8-62-.25 Supporting Residents' Rights, Rule 111-8-62-.26 Procedures for Change in Resident Condition, Rule 111-8-62-.28 Immediate Transfer of Residents, Rule 111-8-62-.29 Discharge or Transfer of Residents, Rule 111-8-62-.33 Enforcement and Penalties. is permitted to provide such services under applicable state scope of practice
monitor
care is being rendered only if he or she has the resident's
For
You agree that you will not copy, print, or download any portion of the regulations
The
A home which serves residents with
and be provided with two useful means of egress. each eight residents living in a home. staff, including the administrator or on-site manager, must satisfactorily
A mirror appropriate for
hospice patient(s) residing in the center receive adequate training from a
manner which continually protects the health of residents. must not be used, except during an emergency situation after obtaining specific
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residents' rights. An insect, rodent or pest control program must be maintained and conducted in a
Ensure that hot foods leave the kitchen
resident, except when required to be kept by a resident on his or her person
bedrooms or private living spaces which have locks on doors, both the occupant
If you do not agree to the terms and conditions above, you must cease accessing and/or using this website and destroy all material obtained from this website without your agreement. medications independently unless the aide is listed on the Georgia certified
practices. main page of the website that provides access to copies of all inspection
The storage and disposal of bio-medical
Any physician order or order of a nurse
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