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Article 1 - Hospital Care for the Indigent Generally
§ 31-8-1. Establishment and Purpose of Program; Administration - In order to promote and preserve the health of the...
§ 31-8-2. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: (0.5) “Department” means...
§ 31-8-3. Disbursement of State Funds to Counties - State funds appropriated to the department for the purpose of...
§ 31-8-4. Qualification of Counties for Participation in Program - In order for a county to qualify for assistance under...
§ 31-8-5. Submission of Budget by County - After the implementation of this article, the governing authority of...
§ 31-8-6. Credit for Expenditures by County - Upon certification approved by the department, any participating county may...
§ 31-8-7. Qualifications for Assistance Under Program; Waiver of Residence Requirements in Emergencies - In order to qualify for assistance under this program, a...
§ 31-8-8. Agreements Between Department and Other Governmental Agencies or Private Organizations to Obtain Funds - The department is authorized and empowered to enter into agreements...
§ 31-8-9. Use of Gifts and Donations - The department is authorized and empowered to accept and expend...
§ 31-8-9.1. Eligibility to Receive Tax Credits; Obligations of Rural Hospitals After Receipt of Funds; Posting Information on Website - (A) Utilize such donations for the provision of health care...
§ 31-8-10. Rules and Regulations - The department shall adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations...
§ 31-8-11. Construction of Article - This article shall not be construed as replacing federal, state,...
Article 2 - Hospital Care for Nonresident Indigents
§ 31-8-30. Findings; Purpose of Article - The General Assembly finds that there is an inequitable distribution...
§ 31-8-31. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: (2.1) “Department” means...
§ 31-8-32. Determination of Indigency - History. Code 1933, § 88-2303a, enacted by Ga. L. 1979,...
§ 31-8-33. Creation of Fund - There is created the Nonresident Indigent Health Care Fund for...
§ 31-8-34. Maintenance of Records; Certification of Cost of Care; Determination of Amount of Fund - History. Code 1933, § 88-2305a, enacted by Ga. L. 1979,...
§ 31-8-35. Payments From Fund to Hospitals - For each fiscal year, beginning with the 1980-81 fiscal year,...
§ 31-8-36. State Appropriations to Fund - History. Code 1933, § 88-2306a, enacted by Ga. L. 1979,...
§ 31-8-37. Compliance With This Article Contingent Upon Appropriation - On and after July 1, 1987, hospitals shall not be...
Article 2A - Hospital Care for Pregnant Women
§ 31-8-40. Legislative Findings and Purpose - The General Assembly finds that Georgia’s high rates of infant...
§ 31-8-41. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: (1.1) “Department” means...
§ 31-8-42. Requirement of Hospitals With Emergency Services to Provide Care to Pregnant Women in Labor - Any hospital which operates an emergency service shall be required...
§ 31-8-43. Determination of Indigency; Payment of Services Provided Under Code Section 31-8-42 for Indigent Patients by County; Records; Administration - History. Code 1981, § 31-8-43 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-8-43.1. Extent of Patient’s Liability for Costs; Required Cooperation of Patient With County; Liability of Father for Costs; Action by County to Recover Costs or Challenge Determination of Liability - History. Code 1981, § 31-8-43.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-8-44. Immunity of Hospital or Health Care Provider From Liability - No physician, nurse, or other such medical assistant, nor the...
§ 31-8-45. Availability of Cause of Action for Patient Wrongfully Denied Care - If a hospital fails or refuses to provide treatment or...
§ 31-8-46. Investigation; Penalties; Rules and Regulations - History. Code 1981, § 31-8-46 , enacted by Ga. L....
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...
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...
Article 5 - Bill of Rights for Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities
§ 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...
Article 5A - Remedies for Residents of Personal Care Homes
§ 31-8-130. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 31-8-131. Legislative Findings and Intent - The General Assembly finds that persons residing within personal care...
§ 31-8-132. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: (2.1) “Department” means...
§ 31-8-133. Residents’ Rights - Residents’ rights shall include all rights enumerated in the rules...
§ 31-8-134. Grievance Procedure - History. Code 1981, § 31-8-134 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-8-135. Hearing; Transfer of Resident - History. Code 1981, § 31-8-135 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-8-136. Action for Damages - History. Code 1981, § 31-8-136 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-8-137. Temporary Restraining Order; Injunctions - A resident, the representative or legal surrogate of the resident,...
§ 31-8-138. Failure to Validly License as Defense - The failure of the governing body to obtain or maintain...
§ 31-8-139. Mandamus - A resident, the representative or legal surrogate of the resident,...
Article 6 - Indigent Care Trust Fund
§ 31-8-150. Constitutional Authority for Passage of Article - This article is passed pursuant to the authority of Article...
§ 31-8-151. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 31-8-152. Creation of Indigent Care Trust Fund - There is created the Indigent Care Trust Fund as a...
§ 31-8-153. Contributions to Trust Fund - After June 30, 1990, any hospital, hospital authority, county, municipality,...
§ 31-8-153.1. Irrevocable Transfer of Funds to Trust Fund; Provision for Indigent Patients - After June 30, 1993, any hospital authority, county, municipality, or...
§ 31-8-153.2. Revenues Raised From Specified Sources - The General Assembly may provide for the dedication and deposit...
§ 31-8-153.3. No Lapse of Contributions to the General Fund - Contributions and revenues deposited and transferred to the trust fund...
§ 31-8-154. Authorized Expenditure of Contributed Funds - All moneys contributed and revenues deposited and transferred to the...
§ 31-8-155. Promulgation of Rules for Funding Expansions of Eligibility and Indigent Care Programs - History. Code 1981, § 31-8-155 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-8-156. Appropriation of State Funds by General Assembly - History. Code 1981, § 31-8-156 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-8-157. Refunding Contributed Funds; Penalties Not Refunded - All contributions to the trust fund and interest earned thereon...
§ 31-8-158. Refunding Funds Not Appropriated or Determined Void or Ineligible - Moneys transferred to the trust fund and interest earned thereon...
§ 31-8-159. Reporting Requirements - The report required by this subsection shall be made available...
§ 31-8-160. Applicability of Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 - Except where inconsistent with this article, the provisions of Article...
Article 6A - Nursing Home Provider Fee
§ 31-8-161. Legislative Authority - This article is passed pursuant to the authority of Article...
§ 31-8-162. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 31-8-163. Segregated Account of Revenues Raised Through Provider Fees - There is established within the trust fund a segregated account...
§ 31-8-164. Provider Fee Based on Patient Day; Quarterly Payment Required - History. Code 1981, § 31-8-164 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-8-165. Use of Segregated Account Funds; Form for Reporting Provider Fee; Maintenance of Records; Inaccurate Payments; Penalty for Failing to Pay - History. Code 1981, § 31-8-165 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-8-166. General Assembly Appropriations of Segregated Funds; Match to Federal Funds; No Lapsing at End of Fiscal Year - History. Code 1981, § 31-8-166 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-8-167. Annual Report by Department to General Assembly - The department shall report annually to the General Assembly on...
§ 31-8-168. Request for Waiver From United States Department of Health and Human Services - No later than July 1, 2003, the department shall prepare...
§ 31-8-169. Application of the Medical Assistance Act of 1977 - Except where inconsistent with this article, the provisions of Article...
Article 6B - Quality Assessment Fees on Care Management Organizations
§ 31-8-170. Legislative Authority - This article is passed pursuant to the authority of Article...
§ 31-8-171. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 31-8-172. Segregated Account for the Deposit of Fees - There is established within the trust fund a segregated account...
§ 31-8-173. Assessment, Calculation, and Payment of Fees - History. Code 1981, § 31-8-173 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-8-174. Collection and Disposition of Fees; Authority of Department to Inspect Records of Care Management Organizations; Overpayment or Underpayment; Penalty for Failure to Pay Fee - History. Code 1981, § 31-8-174 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-8-175. Appropriation of Revenues to the Department - History. Code 1981, § 31-8-175 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-8-176. Annual Report by the Department - The department shall report annually to the General Assembly on...
§ 31-8-177. Applicability of the Georgia Medical Assistance Act of 1977 - Except where inconsistent with this article, the provisions of Article...
Article 7 - Disclosure of Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease or Alzheimer’s Related Dementia
§ 31-8-180. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 31-8-181. Individuals and Hospitals Excluded From Application of Article - This article shall not apply to the following: History. Code...
§ 31-8-182. Disclosure of Care, Treatment, or Therapeutic Activities Required; Disclosure Form - History. Code 1981, § 31-8-182 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-8-183. Areas Covered by Disclosure Requirements - The disclosure required by Code Section 31-8-182 shall explain the...
§ 31-8-184. Failure to Provide Disclosure; Review and Verification of Disclosure Form - The entity, facility, program, or the instrumentality of the state...
Article 8 - “Health Share” Volunteers in Medicine
§ 31-8-190. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 31-8-191. Legislative Findings and Intent - The General Assembly finds that a significant proportion of the...
§ 31-8-192. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: (F.1) A physical...
§ 31-8-193. Establishment of Program; Contracts With Health Care Providers - History. Code 1981, § 31-8-193 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-8-194. Notice to Patients Required - The governmental contractor or the health care provider if designated...
§ 31-8-195. Volunteers to Provide Services - History. Code 1981, § 31-8-195 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-8-195.1. Sovereign Immunity Protection for Health Care Professionals in Safety Net Clinics - pursuant to a contract under this article. pursuant to a...
§ 31-8-196. Exemption From Employment Regulations - Health care providers and volunteers recruited, trained, or accepted under...
§ 31-8-197. Annual Report of Claims Statistics - The Department of Administrative Services shall annually compile a report...
§ 31-8-198. Annual Report by the Department Summarizing the Efficiency of Access and Treatment Outcomes - Annually, the department shall report to the President of the...
§ 31-8-199. Department’s Responsibilities Regarding Liability Insurance - The department shall be responsible for and shall pay such...
§ 31-8-200. Adoption of Rules and Regulations - The department shall adopt rules and regulations to administer this...
§ 31-8-201. Applicability; Preservation of the State’s Rights Under the Tort Claims Act - This article applies to incidents occurring on or after July...
Article 10 - Drug Repository Program
§ 31-8-300. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 31-8-301. Drug Repository Program Established; Criteria and Requirements for Unused Over-the-Counter and Prescription Drugs - History. Code 1981, § 31-8-301 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-8-302. Procedures for Donation and Dispensing of Unused Over-the-Counter and Prescription Drugs - History. Code 1981, § 31-8-302 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 31-8-303. Limited Liability - When complying with the provisions of this article and the...
§ 31-8-304. Rules and Regulations; Waiver - History. Code 1981, § 31-8-304 , enacted by Ga. L....