Georgia Code
Chapter 8 - Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients
Article 4 - Reporting Abuse or Exploitation of Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities

§ 31-8-80. Short Title - This article shall be known as the “Long-term Care Facility...

§ 31-8-81. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: (1.1) “Department” means...

§ 31-8-82. Persons Required to Report Abuse or Exploitation; Time for Making Report; Contents of Report; Records; Privileged Communications - History. Code 1933, § 88-1903c, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...

§ 31-8-83. Investigations - History. Code 1933, § 88-1904c, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...

§ 31-8-84. Evaluation of Results of Investigation; Protection of Resident - History. Code 1933, §§ 88-1905c, 88-1906c, enacted by Ga. L....

§ 31-8-85. Immunity From Liability - History. Code 1933, § 88-1907c, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...

§ 31-8-86. Confidentiality - The identities of the resident, the alleged perpetrator, and persons...

§ 31-8-87. Retaliation Prohibited - No person or facility shall discriminate or retaliate in any...

§ 31-8-88. Notice of Requirements of Article - The department shall prepare a written notice describing the reporting...