§ 31-8-200. Adoption of Rules and Regulations
The department shall adopt rules and regulations to administer this article in a manner consistent with its purpose to provide and facilitate access to appropriate, safe, and cost-effective health care services and to maintain health care quality. All providers and volunteers shall be subject to such rules and regulations. The rules may include services to […]
§ 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 1, 2005. Nothing in this article in any way reduces or limits the rights of the state or any of its agencies or subdivisions to any benefit currently provided under Article 2 of Chapter 21 of Title 50. History. Code 1981, § 31-8-201 , enacted […]
§ 31-8-300. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Controlled substance” means a drug, substance, or immediate precursor in Schedules I through V of Code Sections 16-13-25 through 16-13-29 and Schedules I through V of 21 C.F.R. Part 1308. “Eligible patient” means an individual who is indigent, uninsured, underinsured, or enrolled in a public assistance health benefits […]
§ 31-8-301. Drug Repository Program Established; Criteria and Requirements for Unused Over-the-Counter and Prescription Drugs
The Department of Public Health shall establish a drug repository program to accept and dispense over-the-counter and prescription drugs donated for the purpose of being dispensed to eligible patients. Drugs shall only be dispensed pursuant to the program if: For prescription drugs, they do not expire before the completion of the medication by the eligible […]
§ 31-8-302. Procedures for Donation and Dispensing of Unused Over-the-Counter and Prescription Drugs
Any person, including a drug manufacturer, wholesaler, reverse distributor pharmacy, third-party logistics provider, government entity, hospital, or health care facility, may donate over-the-counter and prescription drugs to the program. The drugs shall be donated to an eligible recipient that voluntarily elects to participate in the program. Nothing in this or any other Code section shall […]
§ 31-8-303. Limited Liability
When complying with the provisions of this article and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter, unless an action or omission constitutes willful or wanton misconduct, the following persons or entities shall not be subject to criminal or civil prosecution, criminal or civil liability for injury, death, or loss to person or property, […]
§ 31-8-304. Rules and Regulations; Waiver
No later than January 1, 2017, the Department of Public Health shall establish rules and regulations to implement the program according to the provisions of this article for criteria for eligible recipients; standards and procedures for safely storing and dispensing donated drugs; criteria for eligible patients to receive donated drugs, including priority for patients who […]
§ 31-8-177. Applicability of the Georgia Medical Assistance Act of 1977
Except where inconsistent with this article, the provisions of Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49, the “Georgia Medical Assistance Act of 1977,” shall apply to the department in carrying out the purposes of this article. History. Code 1981, § 31-8-177 , enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 505, § 1/HB 392.
§ 31-8-199. Department’s Responsibilities Regarding Liability Insurance
The department shall be responsible for and shall pay such amounts as determined by the Department of Administrative Services for insurance premiums for liability coverage for the cost of claims and defense against litigation arising out of health care services delivered pursuant to this article. The department shall be responsible for submitting to the Department […]
§ 31-8-180. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Alzheimer’s disease” or “Alzheimer’s related dementia” means a progressive, degenerative disease or condition that attacks the brain and results in impaired memory, thinking, and behavior. “Care,” “treatment,” and “therapeutic activities” shall not include the sole activity of marketing, selling, manufacturing, or dispensing medication which is approved by the […]