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§ 31-8-100. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 31-8-101. Legislative Intent - The General Assembly finds that persons residing within long-term care...
§ 31-8-102. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: (1.1) “Department” means...
§ 31-8-103. Rights of Residents Generally - Residents’ rights shall include, but not be limited to, the...
§ 31-8-104. Explanation of Rights; Acknowledgment of Explanation; Posting of Rights at Facilities - Each resident and his guardian or representative, if the resident...
§ 31-8-105. Giving Certain Notices to Persons Who Became Residents Before July 1, 1981 - Any person who became a resident before July 1, 1981,...
§ 31-8-106. Information to Be Provided Residents Upon Admission; List of Current Rates and Services; Bill for Charges; Access to Nonmedical Records - History. Code 1933, § 88-1913B, enacted by Ga. L. 1981,...
§ 31-8-107. Refusal of Admission or Continued Residence on the Basis of History or Condition of Mental or Physical Disease or Disability - Each resident or person requesting admission to a facility shall...
§ 31-8-108. Required Care, Treatment, and Services; Rights in Regard Thereto; Experimental Research or Treatment - History. Code 1933, § 88-1914B, enacted by Ga. L. 1981,...
§ 31-8-109. Use or Threat of Physical Restraints, Isolation, or Restrictions on Mobility - History. Code 1933, § 88-1916B, enacted by Ga. L. 1981,...
§ 31-8-110. Right to Select Pharmacy or Pharmacist; Charges for Pharmaceutical Supplies and Services; Information as to Purpose and Effects of Drugs - History. Code 1933, § 88-1915B, enacted by Ga. L. 1981,...
§ 31-8-111. Rights as Citizen - Each resident shall be encouraged and assisted by the facility...
§ 31-8-112. Freedom From Duty to Perform Services for Facility; Right to Rise and Retire at Times of Resident’s Choice; Tobacco and Alcoholic Beverages; Freedom to Enter and Leave Facility - History. Code 1933, § 88-1908B, enacted by Ga. L. 1981,...
§ 31-8-113. Right to Retain and Use Personal Property at Facility; Provision of Secure Storage Space for Such Property; Records of Stored Property; Investigation of Complaints of Theft - History. Code 1933, § 88-1909B, enacted by Ga. L. 1981,...
§ 31-8-114. Right to Privacy - Each resident shall enjoy the right of privacy including, but...
§ 31-8-115. Use of Payments Made to or on Behalf of a Resident; Right of Resident or His Guardian to Manage the Resident’s Financial Affairs; Assistance by Facility in Such Management - History. Code 1933, § 88-1912B, enacted by Ga. L. 1981,...
§ 31-8-116. Involuntary Transfer of Residents Discharged From Facility; Return to Facility After Transfer - History. Code 1933, § 88-1917B, enacted by Ga. L. 1981,...
§ 31-8-117. Suspension of Certain Rights Where Exercise Poses Danger to Self or Other Residents; Notice of Suspension; Duration - Only the rights enumerated in paragraph (6) of subsection (b)...
§ 31-8-118. Freedom From Interference in Exercise of Rights and Pursuit of Interests; Accommodation of Conflicting Rights; Voicing of Complaints and Recommendation of Changes - History. Code 1933, § 88-1919B, enacted by Ga. L. 1981,...
§ 31-8-119. Obtaining Contributions by Coercion; Use of Contributions Designated for a Restricted Purpose; Receipts and Records of Contributions - No resident nor any resident’s family, guardian, or representative shall...
§ 31-8-120. Visitors; Right of Access - History. Code 1933, § 88-1920B, enacted by Ga. L. 1981,...
§ 31-8-121. Formation of Residents’ Council; Space for Meetings; Assistance in Attending Meetings; Compelling of Attendance or Participation - The facility must permit the formation of a residents’ council...
§ 31-8-122. Compliance With This Article by Facilities; Establishment by Facilities of Written Policies and Procedures; Familiarization of Facility Staff With This Article - History. Code 1933, § 88-1904B, enacted by Ga. L. 1981,...
§ 31-8-123. Use of State or Community Ombudsman to Resolve Residents’ Complaints - Every effort shall be made to use the state ombudsman...
§ 31-8-124. Grievances - History. Code 1933, § 88-1921B, enacted by Ga. L. 1981,...
§ 31-8-125. Administrative Hearings - History. Code 1933, § 88-1922B, enacted by Ga. L. 1981,...
§ 31-8-126. Cause of Action Against Facility for Violation of Rights Under This Article; Civil Penalties; Applicability of Code Section 31-5-8 - History. Code 1933, § 88-1923B, enacted by Ga. L. 1981,...
§ 31-8-127. Rules and Regulations - The department is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to...