Georgia Code
Chapter 8 - Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients
Article 3 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

§ 31-8-50. Declaration of Policy - The General Assembly finds that a significant number of older...

§ 31-8-51. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: (1.1) “Department” means...

§ 31-8-52. Establishment of Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program - Pursuant to the Older Americans Act of 1965 (P.L. 89-73,...

§ 31-8-53. Duties of State Ombudsman - The state ombudsman shall: History. Code 1933, § 88-1904a, enacted...

§ 31-8-54. Duties of Community Ombudsmen - Pursuant to policies and procedures established by the state ombudsman,...

§ 31-8-55. Entry and Investigative Authority; Cooperation of Government Agencies; Communication With Residents - As used in this Code section, the term “legal representative”...

§ 31-8-56. Resolution of Complaints - History. Code 1933, § 88-1907a, enacted by Ga. L. 1979,...

§ 31-8-57. Reporting Abuse - Any person who has reasonable cause to believe that a...

§ 31-8-58. Confidentiality - The identity of any complainant, resident on whose behalf a...

§ 31-8-59. Notice to Residents - The state ombudsman shall prepare and distribute to each long-term...

§ 31-8-60. Retaliation Against Resident and Interference With Ombudsman Prohibited; Provisions Applicable to Violations - No person shall discriminate or retaliate in any manner against...

§ 31-8-61. Liability for Provision of Information - Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person providing information,...

§ 31-8-62. Liability Arising From Complaints - Any person who, in good faith, makes a complaint or...

§ 31-8-63. Rules and Regulations - The department is authorized to adopt and promulgate rules and...