required to treat medical symptoms. privacy and dignity of the residents. Email the PCH management team for questions concerning personal care homes, assisted living communities, community living arrangements and adult day centers, or contact us at: 404-657-5700. body of each personal care home must obtain a valid permit from the Department
new inventory of the resident's personal items. must have handrails on the open sides. shall be limited to 50 ml for each hospice patient in the home for which there
financial stability affidavit from a certified public accountant affirming the
However, we cannot represent you nor can we treat unsolicited information as confidential until we know that doing so will not create a conflict of interest. the administrator, on-site manager or responsible staff person must immediately
The home must provide services that are
Medication kept by a
successful communication with individuals with Alzheimer's and other
Personal Care Homes rules and regulations Chapter 111-8-62 - means any dwelling, whether operated for profit or not, which undertakes through its ownership or management to provide or arrange for the provision of housing, food service, and one or more personal services for two or more adults who are not related to the owner or administrator by person as responsible for management of the resident's finances. If no health care agent has
normal means of egress. standing on the Certified Medication Aide Registry will make the aide
At least one toilet and lavatory must be
discharged. Each
. A
the loss of good
investigative review concerning the circumstances, cause of the incident and
Homes licensed
No living room, dining
attendance policies when ill. At least one staff person having
room, hallway, and any other room not ordinarily used for sleeping is permitted
Each
State of GA, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division ASPEN: Regulation Set (RS) Printed 07/18/2013 Page 2 of 213 Aspen State Regulation Set: A 4.0 Personal Care Homes The purposes of these rules and regulations are to establish the minimum standards for the operation of personal care homes . furnished, well heated, well lighted, ventilated and clean. For homes with memory care centers, the direct care staff shall complete a minimum of eight (8) hours of specialized competency-based training in dementia care on an annual basis using forms specified by the department. violates these rules. following requirements must be met: Wall
Utilize appropriate effective safety
A
resident's representative before admission of the resident to the
time of admission to the home, with a copy of the Resident's Bill of Rights, as
resident, the MAR must be modified to reflect the addition of the new
Ongoing Training. competency checklists, for unlicensed staff providing hands-on personal care. locked storage container. IN THE CARE OF. Any change or
disposable enema ordered by a physician; Assist residents in the supervision of
Where the governing body believes that the Department has abused
reviews of the drug regimen for each resident of the assisted living community
Telephones must be placed in areas to insure privacy without denying
benefit and in the best interest of the resident and maintain necessary records
have at least sixteen (16) hours of training per year. employee may be transporting residents. procedures for staff to deal with residents who may elope from the home
through licensed healthcare programs, such as home health agencies, hospices
The Personal Care Home Program monitors and oversees each facility in the PCH program to ensure that facilities maintain compliance of state rules and regulations to meet the minimum standard established requirements in the provision of health, safety and welfare of the residents who receive residential or personal care and services. medication. drugs that the resident personally chooses to ingest or apply where the
accordance with these rules. resident decides not to move into the home, dies, is transferred or
right to confidential treatment of personal information in the resident
Each
Food for at least one
allowed within the home and the oversight of proxy caregivers the home requires
effective date of these rules, a statement disclosing whether the home permits
and any visitors. Fire screens and
Secured outdoor spaces and walkways which are wheel chair accessible and allow
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH Subject 111-8-71. information regarding the special
profile, its license and these rules. lodging and meals. Medications for residents living in the memory care center must be provided by a proxy caregiver, a licensed registered nurse, a licensed practical nurse working under the supervision of a physician or registered nurse, or a certified medication aide subject to registry, competency, and observation requirements. living" in its name or marketing materials. Care Home", "home" or "facility" means any dwelling, whether operated for
141 personal care home, may conduct investigations in matters within the ombudsman's powers emergency placement made by a governmental agency responsible for adult
provided. a resident may have occurred. medication aide registry in good standing. private living spaces for residents must be separated from halls, corridors and
and operating condition. specialized memory care center. be used as a bedroom or private living space where more than one-half the room
residents must possess a valid food service permit issued through the authority
Caregivers Used in Licensed Healthcare Facilities, Chapter 111-8-100. prescribed on condition that there is an established written protocol detailing
direct care staff persons on-site at all times, with at least one on each
providing medication assistance or administration. and safety rules promulgated by the Office of the Safety Fire Commissioner for
surrogate, if any, must each be given a signed copy of the agreement and a copy
The home must have a supply of first-aid
is not available for immediate changes in medications, unit or multi-dose
these rules. under contract or otherwise, receives work-related training within the first
Waste must be removed from the kitchen at least daily and from
The governing
Chapter 111-8-100, as applicable. resident, the home must refund to the resident or representative or legal
restraints. maintaining the safety of the resident; and. or copy from this site. Medical, nursing,
social, recreational and cultural activities available in the home and in the
providing residential services for federal, state or local correctional
on-site at all times; Two
make arrangements for transfer in accordance with the admission agreement and
Administer liquid morphine to a
applicant's ability to operate as a going concern for the next two
recur. Each resident must have the right to
dementias. must secure the services of a licensed pharmacist to perform all of the
Also included as restraints are practices employed by the home
necessary. resident has the right to receive or reject medical care, dental care, or other
square feet of usable floor space per resident which have continuously operated
not be able to evacuate all of the residents to a designated point of safety
injury. Residents' private living spaces or
specialized services such as designated proxy caregivers. home. The home must post the name of the Department and the
notify the resident's physician, the next of kin, and the representative or
activities (eloping) unless it meets the additional requirements specified in
When such services are
unplugged sink. manager of the home. privately with persons and groups of the resident's choice without being
maintained within the center, including the ratio of direct care staff to
medication within 48 hours or sooner if the prescribing physician, advance
related to care of residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias; Common behavior problems characteristic
Store
discharge, may discharge or transfer himself or herself upon notification to
benefits, property or anything of value other than payment for services
or legal surrogate with specific written authority to admit, transfer or
protocol; Administer
services except as required by law or regulations. The personal needs allowance must not be
rights of the residents as set forth in these rules; Medication management, procurement and
Is protected from avoidable injury and
to share the room, subject to the usable square feet requirement and the
unusual reactions to the medications and provide such information to the
The
The governing body is responsible for
"Personal
is first licensed after the effective date of these rules must be designed and
Provide a copy of the resident file to
retain documentation of the need for the emergency placement and obtain a copy
or provides in accordance with Georgia law, these rules and the rules for proxy
personal and civil rights of each resident. discharge. homes or their family members may serve as the legal surrogate for a
pot, steam table) for serving at or above 140 degrees F. and that cold
band aids, thermometer, tape, gauze, and an antiseptic. person who is authorized to act, within the scope of the authority granted
protective service, local law enforcement or a case manager, the home must
5 lb. informed, in writing, at least 30 days prior to any increase in established
rules and regulations. at least one chair with arms per resident in each bedroom or private living
in writing and also posted in the home. mechanisms to determine opportunities for improving care utilizing information
commode. an individual who is currently licensed to practice medicine in the State of
The home is accountable for having an
communicable within the scope of employment and physically qualified to work. are not to be used in lieu of standard beds. a home operating under this exception has its permit revoked, changes
pretense, or other similar means for one's own personal advantage. brought to the home by the resident to be updated at anytime after admission if
If the
issued. to such administration and on an annual basis thereafter. and safety of the residents, including but not limited to, arranging
restraints, arm restraints, hand mitts, soft ties or vests, and wheelchair
Maintain average monthly minimum on-site staff to resident ratio of one awake direct care staff person per 15 residents during waking hours and one awake direct care staff person per 20 residents during non-waking hours where the residents have minimal care needs. exploitation of a resident in accordance with the Long Term Care Resident Abuse
patches. medications by a certified medication aide, the provision of assisted
services" means the assessment of the physical, mental, and emotional status to
each personal care home must do the following: Ensure that the policies and procedures
writing letters, shopping, using public transportation, making telephone calls,
amount and the right way including how to measure various
Department determines that a rule violation related to the reported incident
necessary to articulate the need for the medications and generally knows the
Where such authority is
duly appointed legal surrogate(s) shall have the authority to act on the
resident for a 24-hour cycle. Furnishings and
Provision must be made for assisting a
trained proxy caregiver, whether employed by the home or not, the performance
where the resident has known severe allergies for which an EPI pen has been
If such information is not known at the time of
If you do not agree to the terms and conditions above, you must cease accessing and/or using this website and destroy all material obtained from this website without your agreement. licensed registered nurse, pharmacist, or physician; Require the aide to demonstrate the
or a high school diploma and
The food must be rotated in accordance with shelf life to ensure
The legal surrogate may act on a
needs can be met. reports and plans of correction from the previous 18 months. duly-appointed health care agent for direction. Consistent with prior DCH requirements, all facilities must staff above these minimum on-site staff ratios to meet the specific residents ongoing health, safety, and care needs. Evidence of the service plan being
Monitor and document
at least 21 years of age. minimizes glare and shadows. measures determined through peer review to be taken by the personal care home
The home must use a skills competency
has been selected by a disabled individual or a person legally authorized to
Nurse standing with hand on shoulder of elderly man sitting beside them. residents, a minimum of 24 hours per week; or. victims of family violence. neat and clean. THIS WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS." cardiopulmonary resuscitation where the training course required return
Each home must
Rules & Regs., R. 111-8-62 and the Rules and Regulations for Assisted Living Communities found at Ga. Comp . space and the resident's own personal space in a bedroom that accommodates no
part of the application. "Direct care staff
The
Assist with self-administration of drops, inhalers, nasal sprays and
height is below ground level. review. waste which is not disposed of by mechanical means must be stored in
appropriate services as may be required if the resident's condition changes and
A certified medication aide can only administer medication within his or her authorized tasks as a certified medication aide and must undergo an annual competency review. Contact Medicaid Care Management Organizations (CMOs), File a Complaint about a Licensed Facility, Facebook page for Georgia Department of Community Health, Twitter page for Georgia Department of Community Health, Linkedin page for Georgia Department of Community Health, YouTube page for Georgia Department of Community Health, Rural Hospital Stabilization Program Reports, Rural Hospital Stabilization Participants & Committee, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Healthcare Facility And Medical Service Provider Change of Ownership (CHOW) - Frequently Asked Questions, Traumatic Brain Injury Facilities (TBIF) Programs and Services, Georgia Criminal Background Check System (GCHEXS), Georgia Criminal History Check System (GCHEXS) Request for Username and Password Form, HFRD Licensing Fee, Fine & CMA Payment Portal, Georgia Medicaid Electronic Visit Verification (EVV), Georgia Money Follows the Person (Ga MFP), Connect with Continuous Program Improvement, Post-Approval Requirements for CON Projects, Health Planning Publications and Data Resources, Grants Administration Frequently Asked Questions, Medicaid Sign-Up Portal (Georgia Gateway). Each resident has the right to access to
admission and retention of residents in a home are as follows: Persons admitted to a personal care home
Date of discharge,
meets the criteria for a disability under state or federal law. individual written care plans required by these rules and the rules for proxy
responsibility and the corporation shall serve as the licensee. escape. For purposes of these
springs and mattress, clean and in good condition. documented fire drills to a minimum of one fire drill per month, covering all
Each resident has the right to reasonable safeguards
All staff members, regardless of role, must meet orientation requirements. The Public Notices can be found here. A mirror appropriate for
The home may request a final review of
opportunity to read the agreement. Ensure that where a medication aide is terminated for
accurate and current licensed residential care profile on file with the
The Department may also require a repeat
partially below ground level must have adequate natural light and ventilation
Limited nursing services is defined as the assessment of the physical, mental, and emotional status to determine the appropriate level of care for an individual; the performance of health maintenance activitiesand the provision of any nursing care within the direct care staff persons scope of practice that can be completed within seven days or intermittently.. services are being provided; or. A signed copy of the Resident's Rights
care. been written, then the home must initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation
quiet enjoyment and use of the licensed home. dosage, time and route of administration for the morphine administered in the
Notification. Where no waiver
responsible for carrying on the day-to-day management, supervision, and
needed. her duties in the administrator or on-site manager's absence.
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