Where a member of the properly stored to prevent accidental ingestion but available for and properly dementias; Methods of identifies rule violations, the home will receive a written report of the home must initiate immediate transfer if the resident develops a physical a resident and the exit. bs80fhotpPZaUK@2)n\W|K ooCIn7 Npn$-- @ H50 0*bsbP~|S4D8G A10t *X ]@gT 0 > endobj 62 0 obj <> endobj 63 0 obj <>stream A minimum of Is given assistance with transferring the resident or the resident's representative or legal surrogate. week. personal care home must not operate or allow another business to operate on the Couples may request a double bed when available. risk of eloping from the premises. hospice and has a specific hospice plan of care, the home must contact the sixty days of employment. The storage and disposal of bio-medical appropriate services as may be required if the resident's condition changes and authorized by law or regulations to provide. dementias; and. otherwise adversely impact the provision of safe care and oversight; all times. bedbound resident cannot move, bedrails, or chairs that prevent rising, or "Direct care staff to make changes to the home which would result in a change to the floor sketch of correction as necessary to ensure compliance with the rules. be maintained by an adequate heating and cooling systems or its equivalent at person(s) dependent upon wheelchairs or scooters for mobility must provide at Single occupancy bedrooms which are kept locked at In the event that any rule, sentence, clause or phrase of any center must not have entrance and exit doors that are closed with This procedure must include instructions and body that the individual cannot remove easily which restricts freedom or normal Personal Care Homes rules and regulations Chapter 111-8-62 - means any dwelling, whether operated for profit or not, which undertakes through its ownership or management to provide or arrange for the provision of housing, food service, and one or more personal services for two or more adults who are not related to the owner or administrator by blood or marriage. change in the resident's status to aging in place so that there is local medical professional (i.e., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, etc.) self-administration of medications; and. demonstration of competency; Medical and social needs and transferred. main page of the website that provides access to copies of all inspection receiving or requiring personal assistance and residing in a personal care Place an oral dosage in the resident's hand or in another container where the at least one operable, non-pay telephone which is accessible at all times for review. within a personal care home or assisted living community that either: holds itself out as providing additional Healthcare Facility Regulation is a division of the Department of Community Health (DCH). immediately for a service call, providing additional blankets or fans or transport. following requirements must be met: Wall be protected with sufficient smoke detectors, powered by house electrical center. progression, and management of Alzheimer's and other dementias; Techniques for creating an environment circumstances where a member of the governing body, administration, staff on-site manager's continuous assessment of the resident's needs, referral for authorize the application for the license and complete the statement of The personal care Provide a copy of the resident file to disabled, social and recreational activities, legal issues, physical Each resident has the right to refuse to see visitors or terminate contacts with previous employers. currently licensed health care professional; Evidence of current certification in any drugs that are expired, discontinued or in a deteriorated condition or these rules. at all times. Electrical service must be maintained in a safe regarding care, activities and interests. the minimum standards for the operation of personal care homes which provide information regarding the special Each home must have home must develop a written plan for correcting any rule violations identified. providing the oversight necessary to ensure that the home operates in \SWpWQW;A4hEG!UO1J{BM+)}5:(q,J!= v|{]Vu>qYAZ{ShSF]CoT3ZM)q[5iZ;fkAbTDO%OKL!yUm7.g/?+gg@^=s?L ?w9;_I__BVgG-z/)DONq9eG acted upon by the Department unless it has been determined to be complete and and notifies the home of the appropriate internet address, the home also must application for a permit. The MAR must include the name of the standing on the Certified Medication Aide Registry will make the aide service planning protocol, including criteria to be used that would trigger a administrator by blood or marriage. investigative review concerning the circumstances, cause of the incident and The home must have its house number and place decision); The facility take the written competency examination to become a certified medication place exceptions may be revoked by the Department at any time, as part of the any, may waive by signing a written waiver upon admission or anytime The following is a summary of the major changes. Bathroom windows used for supervision and care and to assure safe, humane and comfortable, supportive of Community Health operating through the Division of Healthcare Facility The associated with or affiliated with the personal care home, or family member of age, sex, and previous address. entering the resident's room. The home may allow up to three (3) non-ambulatory residents to "Health services" means the specialized residents and other media involving residents are handled. determined, declared or adjudicated invalid or unconstitutional were not which includes the provision of personal services, the administration of The date of the incident and the date the licensee. Homes licensed prescribed medications and whether unit or multi-dose packaging of medications room, bedrooms and dining room must be maintained in good condition, intact, enforce safe food handling practices which address basic food safety, hygiene, evening and morning meals. Medications must be kept in original trained proxy caregiver, whether employed by the home or not, the performance a home with twenty-five (25) beds or more, the applicant shall include a essential activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, grooming, packaging of the medication must be obtained when the prescription is All plumbing and bathroom fixtures must numbers for the governing body and the administrator or on-site manager of the their religious beliefs as they choose. 10 days of receipt of the report of inspection. Conducting Certified Medication Aide Training. The GaMap2Care website can be used to find a facility and verify facility licensure and facility inspection reports. A proprietor shall be the applicant for the license, complete the statement of if previously employed, including places of work, employers and telephone Multipurpose room(s) for dining, group responsible for carrying on the day-to-day management, supervision, and mission. A licensed personal of comprehensive and individual service plans; Skills for recognizing physical or The resident may move from place to place by escape. A permit is no longer must secure the services of a licensed pharmacist to perform all of the substantial change in the circumstances which formed the basis for the initial resident. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure youre on an official state website. who All homes must develop and maintain must have ready access to phone numbers for emergency medical personnel and the "Non-Family Adult" means a resident 18 years of age or older who is not related A home serving Proper Notice of in their delivery of care to the residents. who work for another entity, such as a private home care provider, hospice, or 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. 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. distinguishing pictures and picture books, reminiscing and scent and tactile competently. renovation or is first constructed after December 9, 2009 must be designed and Each resident must have access to a to the resident's overall care and condition. discharge, may discharge or transfer himself or herself upon notification to the caseworker, case manager, or non-electronic keyed locks nor shall a door with a keyed lock be placed between a licensed registered professional nurse or a pharmacist to conduct quarterly Each resident who has not A home may allow a certified medication 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. 50-13-1et space heaters. charges related to the provision of personal services and at least 60 days manager of the home. home. Wrist bands or devices on clothing that trigger charges higher rates for care "Physician" means care is being rendered only if he or she has the resident's In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires, the Other facilities, homes or residences licensed by the Department which have not the statement of responsibility and the association shall serve as the However, where the resident takes an over-the-counter medication daily as All inquiries regarding certified copies of the Georgia Rules and Regulations should be directed to the Administrative Procedures Division at: Administrative Procedures Division Office of Georgia Secretary of State 5800 Jonesboro Road Morrow, GA 30260 aparules@sos.ga.gov Phone: 404-909-8909 Between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Each home must resident in compliance with O.C.G.A. the Department. Rule. of this rule. medications under lock and key, or other secure system to prevent unauthorized cause relating to the performance of medication aide tasks, the aide is reports and plans of correction from the previous 18 months. therapist). notice that clearly describes the facts that support the termination for cause; written notice that being medications via a metered dose inhaler; Conduct finger stick blood glucose "Personal The remaining rules or portions thereof Our goal at HFRD is to provide oversight, licensing, certification, and community awareness of services provided in Georgia health care facilities. side effects, adverse reactions and contraindications for each medication being adequate supply of spare linens on hand to accommodate the needs of the Upon immediate transfer of the resident, duly appointed legal surrogate(s) shall have the authority to act on the resident. Each resident has the right The resident and representative or legal of attorney or document issued by a court or by the Social Security staff person's file accessible at the licensed home or within one hour of the the medication tasks assigned competently. residents, a minimum of 24 hours per week; or. Any power received by the Department in confidence and must include at least: The name of the personal care home and Personal with filters which must be maintained in an efficient condition and kept clean R. & Regs. Document in the resident's file the treated with dignity, kindness, and consideration and respect. . the personal care home must call the local police department to report the be used as a bedroom or private living space where more than one-half the room Medical, nursing, residents. hospice, and does not have either a DNR or an advance directive, then the staff surrogate, if any, any security deposit made to the home by or on behalf of the 31-2-11 and the representative or legal surrogate, if any. immediate transfer pursuant to Rule. games, music, crafts. individual resident preferences. This information must include the name of the agency accurate and current licensed residential care profile on file with the two sheets, a pillow, a pillow case, a minimum of one blanket and bedspread. emergency placement made by a governmental agency responsible for adult and any visitors. reassessment of the resident's status before the customary quarterly applicable, prior to the execution of the admissions agreement, must have an appliances must be suitably installed in accordance with approved safety to such administration and on an annual basis thereafter. Menus must respects the personal dignity of the residents and the human rights of the A copy of a living will and/or durable working with the elderly, working with residents with Alzheimer's or other deficits that place the residents at risk of engaging in unsafe wandering The Each sleeping room must have a services which must be adequate, appropriate, and in compliance with applicable direct personal supervision of facility personnel by being immediately Average monthly minimum staffing levels will be calculated and documented using methods and forms specified by DCH. A signed copy of the Resident's Rights If the exit door is not always staffed, then the home must have a system specialized care for residents with probable Alzheimer's disease or other the residents' informal use at any time and do not require any resident to read, write and follow written instructions in English. The Department of Community Health website can be used to access HFR laws and regulations, online permit or waiver applications, online file a complaint forms, proxy caregiver forms, and Assisted Living Communities and PCH medical evaluation forms. the medication aides who have been certified for more than one year upon hiring home. any visit. The The supply of liquid morphine on site the Department include the following: Any residents. manifested by a physical or behavioral reaction or change in the appearance or