The department shall periodically inspect each hospice for which a license has been issued to ensure that the licensee is providing quality care to its patients; provided, however, that a hospice shall be exempt from additional on-site licensure inspection if certified in accordance with federal regulations governing hospices.
History. Code 1981, § 31-7-178 , enacted by Ga. L. 1983, p. 1317, § 2; Ga. L. 1991, p. 94, § 31.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 7 - Regulation and Construction of Hospitals and Other Health Care Facilities
§ 31-7-171. Legislative Findings and Purpose
§ 31-7-174. Application for License
§ 31-7-175. Administration of Article
§ 31-7-176. Responsibilities of Provider of Hospice Care