§ 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
The facility must permit each resident to exercise the rights and pursue the interests described in this chapter without restraint, interference, coercion, discrimination, or reprisal from the facility. The facility must exercise judgment in situations which pose a threat to the health or safety of a resident, and when necessary, must achieve a reasonable accommodation […]
§ 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 be coerced by any means into giving contributions. When contributions are freely made by the resident or resident’s family, guardian, or representative for a restricted purpose, such contribution must be used for the purpose so designated. A receipt shall be provided for all contributions and […]
§ 31-8-120. Visitors; Right of Access
Visitors must be granted access to residents, who have the right to refuse or terminate any visit. The facility must permit the resident’s representatives and representatives of any federally mandated ombudsman or advocacy program to have access to the resident. Access under this Code section shall be allowed during normal visitation hours. Each person entering […]
§ 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, shall receive the notices required under Code Section 31-8-104; paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of subsection (a) of Code Section 31-8-106; subsection (a) of Code Section 31-8-110; and paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 31-8-115 no later than September 30, 1981. History. Code […]
§ 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 by interested residents, provide space for meetings, and provide assistance in attending meetings to those residents who require it. The facility may not compel attendance at or participation in residents’ council meetings. History. Code 1933, § 88-1920B, enacted by Ga. L. 1981, p. 149, § […]
§ 31-8-106. Information to Be Provided Residents Upon Admission; List of Current Rates and Services; Bill for Charges; Access to Nonmedical Records
At the time of admission, the facility must provide the resident with: A written notice of the facility’s basic daily or monthly rates; A written statement of all facility services, including those offered on a needed basis, and related charges, including any extra charges for services not covered under medicare or Medicaid or by the […]
§ 31-8-122. Compliance With This Article by Facilities; Establishment by Facilities of Written Policies and Procedures; Familiarization of Facility Staff With This Article
Each facility shall establish written policies and procedures in accordance with this article and shall provide for the implementation and continuing compliance with this article. In addition, each facility must comply with all other applicable state laws and regulations. Each facility shall conduct training for all staff on a quarterly basis to provide that its […]
§ 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 be free from discrimination by the facility through its refusing admission or continued residency on the basis of the resident’s or applicant’s history or condition of mental or physical disease or disability, unless such admission would cause the facility or any resident to lose eligibility […]
§ 31-8-123. Use of State or Community Ombudsman to Resolve Residents’ Complaints
Every effort shall be made to use the state ombudsman or community ombudsman, as provided for in Article 3 of this chapter, to resolve complaints related to residents’ rights. History. Code 1933, § 88-1903B, enacted by Ga. L. 1981, p. 149, § 1.
§ 31-8-108. Required Care, Treatment, and Services; Rights in Regard Thereto; Experimental Research or Treatment
Each resident shall receive care, treatment, and services which are adequate and appropriate. Care, treatment, and services shall be provided as follows: With reasonable care and skill; In compliance with applicable laws and regulations; Without discrimination in the quality of a service based on the source of payment for the service; With respect for the […]