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§ 31-7-1. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: The term “institution”...
§ 31-7-2. Classification of Institutions - The department shall classify institutions and adopt and promulgate rules...
§ 31-7-2.1. Rules and Regulations; Availability of Reports of Cited Deficiencies; Disclosure of Survey Worksheets and Documents - History. Code 1933, § 88-1903, enacted by Ga. L. 1964,...
§ 31-7-2.2. Determination That Patients or Residents in an Institution, Community Living Arrangement, or Treatment Program Are in Danger; Relocation of Patients or Residents; Suspension of Admissions - (A) The institution, community living arrangement, or drug abuse treatment...
§ 31-7-3. Requirements for Permits to Operate Institutions - History. Ga. L. 1946, p. 34, § 3; Ga. L....
§ 31-7-3.1. Posting Sign by Hospital Operating Emergency Room Notifying Individuals of Legal Rights in Emergencies - As a condition of obtaining or retaining the permit required...
§ 31-7-3.2. Notice of Cited Deficiency and Imposition of Sanction - History. Code 1981, § 31-7-3.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-7-3.3. “Excluded Party” Defined; Liability; Notice; Dismissal; Other Procedural Factors - then such finding by an arbitrator or final judgment by...
§ 31-7-3.4. Carrying of Liability Insurance or Establishment of Self-Insurance Trust as Condition Precedent to Obtaining or Maintaining Permit - History. Code 1981, § 31-7-3.4 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-7-4. Denial or Revocation of Permits - The department may refuse to grant a permit as provided...
§ 31-7-5. Exemptions From Permit Requirements; Application of This Chapter to Federally Operated Institutions - Code Section 31-7-3 shall not apply to the offices of...
§ 31-7-6. Provision of Data for Research Purposes by Organizations Rendering Patient Care; Liability of Providers of Data; Use of Data; Confidentiality - History. Code 1933, §§ 88-1908, 88-1909, 88-1910, enacted by Ga....
§ 31-7-7. Refusal or Revocation by Public Hospital of Staff Privileges - History. Code 1933, § 88-1911, enacted by Ga. L. 1976,...
§ 31-7-7.1. Denial of Staff Privileges Based Upon License, Board Certification, or Membership in Professional Association - Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 31-7-7, if a hospital...
§ 31-7-8. Reports of Disciplinary Actions Against Persons Authorized to Practice Professions Under Chapter 11, 34, or 35 of Title 43 - History. Code 1933, § 88-1912, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...
§ 31-7-9. Reports by Physicians and Other Personnel of Nonaccidental Injuries to Patients; Immunity From Liability - having cause to believe that a patient has had physical...
§ 31-7-10. Certification and Approval of Hospitals Eligible to Render Service Under a Group Nonprofit Hospital Insurance Plan; Supervision of Such Hospitals; Withdrawal of Approval - The department shall (1) certify and approve hospitals applying therefor...
§ 31-7-11. Written Summary of Hospital Service Charge Rates - Such written summary of charges shall be composed in a...
§ 31-7-12. Personal Care Homes; Licensure and Registration; Inspection by Local Boards; Fees; Investigations; Waiver, Variance, or Exemption; Staffing, Training, and Financial Stability Requirements; Certified Medication Aides - History. Code 1981, § 31-7-11 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-7-12.1. Unlicensed Personal Care Home; Civil Penalties; Negligence per Se for Certain Legal Claims; Declared Nuisance Dangerous to Public Health, Safety, and Welfare; Criminal Sanctions - History. Code 1981, § 31-7-12.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-7-12.2. Regulation and Licensing of Assisted Living Communities; Legislative Intent; Definitions; Procedures; Requirements for Medication Aides - History. Code 1981, § 31-7-12.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-7-12.3. Adoption of Rules and Regulations to Implement Code Sections 31-7-12 and 31-7-12.2 - The department shall adopt rules and regulations to implement Code...
§ 31-7-12.4. Certificate for Operation of Memory Care Center Required; Staffing and Training Requirements; Other Requirements; Regulation - History. Code 1981, § 31-7-12.4 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-7-12.5. Notification and Other Requirements for Covid-19 Infections in Personal Care Homes - History. Code 1981, § 31-7-12.5 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-7-12.6. Sars Cov-2 Testing for Residents and Staff in Long-Term Care Facilities - History. Code 1981, § 31-7-12.6 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-7-12.7. Employment of Certified Medication Aides in Nursing Homes; Competency Review; Authorized Task; Review by Pharmacists; Ongoing Medication Training; Administration of Narcotics Prohibited - History. Code 1981, § 31-7-12.7 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-7-12.8. Employer Sponsored Certified Nurse Aide Training and Competency Examination Programs - The department shall approve employer based programs sponsored by or...
§ 31-7-13. Transfer of Property Upon Death of Patient - History. Code 1981, § 31-7-11 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-7-14. Blood Supplies; Blood Donor Storage Programs - History. Code 1981, § 31-7-14 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-7-15. Review of Professional Practices by a Peer Review Committee - History. Code 1981, § 31-7-15 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-7-16. Determination or Pronouncement of Death of Patient Who Died in Facility Classified as Nursing Home - When a patient dies in any facility classified as a...
§ 31-7-17. Licensure and Regulation of Hospitals and Related Institutions Transferred to Department of Community Health - History. Code 1981, § 31-7-17 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-7-18. Vaccinations for Influenza and Pneumococcal Disease for Certain Discharged Patients;vaccinations or Other Measures for Health Care Workers and Other Employees in Hospitals; Immunity From Liability; Standing Orders - History. Code 1981, § 31-7-18 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-7-19. Nursing Homes to Annually Offer Influenza Vaccinations to Health Care Workers and Other Employees; Immunity From Liability - History. Code 1981, § 31-7-19 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-7-20. Medical Facilities to Make Good Faith Application to Southern Regional Tricare Managed Care Support Coordinator for Certification in the Tricare Program - History. Code 1981, § 31-7-20 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-7-21. Provision of Influenza Education Information to Assisted Living Community Residents - History. Code 1981, § 31-7-21 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-7-22. Required Publication by Hospital of Certain Documentation on Website; Updating; Penalty for Noncompliance; Enforcement; Individual Criminal Penalty - History. Code 1981, § 31-7-22 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-7-23. Surgical Smoke - History. Code 1981, § 31-7-23 , enacted by Ga. L....