§ 31-7-406. Purpose of Public Hearing; Factors to Be Addressed in Disclosure
The purpose of the public hearing shall be to ensure that the public’s interest is protected when the assets of a nonprofit hospital are acquired by an acquiring entity by requiring full disclosure of the purpose and terms of the transaction and providing an opportunity for local public input. The disposition of a nonprofit hospital […]
§ 31-7-360. Rules and Regulations
The department shall promulgate written rules and regulations related to the requirements and implementation of this article. History. Code 1981, § 31-7-354 , enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 12, § 2-25/SB 433; Code 1981, § 31-7-360 , as redesignated by Ga. L. 2018, p. 611, § 1-4/SB 406. The 2018 amendment, effective October 1, […]
§ 31-7-407. Attorney General to Ensure Compliance With Article; Other Persons Not Precluded From Instituting Judicial Proceedings
The Attorney General shall have the authority to ensure compliance with any and all notices, certifications, obligations, and commitments which are required to be made in connection with a transaction under this article and may institute proceedings to enforce such compliance in the superior court of the county in which the main campus of the […]
§ 31-7-361. Transfer of Responsibilities, Rights, and Personnel Between Departments
Effective July 1, 2009, all matters relating to facility licensing and employee criminal background checks for personal care homes pursuant to Article 11 of this chapter as it existed on June 30, 2009, shall be transferred from the Department of Human Services to the department. The rights, privileges, entitlements, and duties of parties to contracts, […]
§ 31-7-407.1. Report of Findings
The Attorney General shall issue a report of findings addressing the issues outlined in Code Section 31-7-406 within 30 days of the public hearing; provided, however, the time for issuing said report may be extended for an additional 30 days if the Attorney General finds there has been a failure by the entities involved in […]
§ 31-7-380. Purpose and Intent
The purpose of this article is to enable employers who are family members or guardians of elderly persons to obtain an employment eligibility determination from the department for applicants who are seeking to provide and employees who are providing personal care services to their family members or wards. It is the intent of the General […]
§ 31-7-408. Notice Required Prior to Issuance or Renewal of Permit to Operate Hospital; Permit Subject to Revocation or Suspension for Failure to Comply
No permit to operate a hospital may be issued or renewed under this chapter or any other applicable statute or regulation and a permit which has been issued shall be subject to revocation or suspension if there is a disposition or acquisition of hospital assets as defined in this article without notice first having been […]
§ 31-7-381. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Applicant” means an individual applying to provide personal care services to an elderly person in a residence or location not licensed by the department. “Criminal background check” means a search of the criminal records maintained by Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to determine […]
§ 31-7-382. Establishment of Central Caregiver Registry
The department may establish and maintain a central caregiver registry which shall be accessible to employers as a data base operated by the department that contains information on eligible and ineligible applicants and employees as determined by the department from criminal background checks and registry checks conducted on behalf of facilities as provided in Article […]
§ 31-7-383. Private Employer’s Inquiry With Department on Eligibility of Employee; Employer Responsible for Decisions
The department shall allow an employer to inquire with the department about the eligibility or ineligibility for employment as if the applicant or employee were applying to work or working in one of the facilities licensed under Article 14 of this chapter so long as the applicant or employee agrees to such request, provides his […]