§ 31-7-285. Confidentiality; Liability
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, it shall not be unlawful for any entity which may be requested or required to provide data to the department under this article so to provide that information or for the department or its designees to provide such information as authorized or required by this article or […]
§ 31-7-356. Facility’s Failure to Comply With Provisions; Penalty
A facility that does not terminate an employee who has been found to have an unsatisfactory determination or failed a registry check shall be liable for a civil monetary penalty in the amount of the lesser of $10,000.00 or $500.00 for each day that a violation occurs. The daily civil monetary penalty shall be imposed […]
§ 31-7-300. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Companion or sitter tasks” means the following tasks which are provided to elderly, handicapped, or convalescing individuals: transport and escort services; meal preparation and serving; and household tasks essential to cleanliness and safety. These tasks do not include assistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, dental care, dressing, and […]
§ 31-7-357. Required Notice on Application Form
Each application form provided by a facility to an applicant shall conspicuously state the following: “FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.” History. Code 1981, § 31-7-357 , enacted by Ga. L. 2018, p. 611, § 1-4/SB 406. Effective date. — This Code […]
§ 31-7-176. Responsibilities of Provider of Hospice Care
The hospice care program shall coordinate its services with those of the patient’s primary or attending physicians, and may contract out for elements of services rendered to the patient and family unit, but not for the basic hospice care services, provided by physicians, attending nurses, and counselors. The hospice care team shall be responsible for […]
§ 31-7-176.1. Determination or Pronouncement of Death
When a patient who is terminally ill or whose death is anticipated and who is receiving hospice care from a licensed hospice dies, a physician assistant, a nurse practitioner, or a registered professional nurse licensed in this state and employed by such hospice at the time of apparent death of such person, in the absence […]
§ 31-7-177. Inpatient Beds
Since hospice care is primarily provided at home, licensure shall not be determined solely on the number of inpatient beds needed for service. Inpatient beds under contract to a hospice program may be used by the hospice when needed but may remain otherwise available to the inpatient unit at other times without a change in […]
§ 31-7-178. Inspection
The department shall periodically inspect each hospice for which a license has been issued to ensure that the licensee is providing quality care to its patients; provided, however, that a hospice shall be exempt from additional on-site licensure inspection if certified in accordance with federal regulations governing hospices. History. Code 1981, § 31-7-178 , enacted […]
§ 31-7-179. Certificate of Need Not Required
Where a hospice has obtained a license from the department, there shall be no requirement that the hospice obtain a certificate of need in order to provide any hospice care. History. Code 1981, § 31-7-179 , enacted by Ga. L. 1983, p. 1317, § 2.
§ 31-7-190. Legislative Intent
The intent of the General Assembly in enacting this article is to improve quality and delivery of patient centered and family focused palliative care in this state. History. Code 1981, § 31-7-190 , enacted by Ga. L. 2016, p. 155, § 1/HB 509.