§ 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.
§ 31-7-191. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Commissioner” means the commissioner of community health. “Department” means the Department of Community Health. “Georgia Palliative Care and Quality of Life Advisory Council” or “council” means the advisory council created pursuant to Code Section 31-7-192. “Health care facility” means hospitals; other special care units, including but not limited […]
§ 31-7-192. Georgia Palliative Care and Quality of Life Advisory Council
There is hereby created the Georgia Palliative Care and Quality of Life Advisory Council within the department. The council shall be composed of nine members, as follows: The chairperson of the House Committee on Health and Human Services, or his or her designee; The chairperson of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, or his […]
§ 31-7-193. Palliative Care Consumer and Professional Information and Education Program
There is established a state-wide Palliative Care Consumer and Professional Information and Education Program within the department. The purpose of the Palliative Care Consumer and Professional Information and Education Program shall be to maximize the effectiveness of palliative care initiatives in this state by ensuring that comprehensive and accurate information and education about palliative care […]
§ 31-7-165. Report of Denial of Staff Privileges
When any health service provider psychologist is denied staff privileges or is removed from the medical or professional staff, such action shall be reported by the facility to the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. History. Code 1981, § 31-7-165 , enacted by Ga. L. 1983, p. 1426, § 2.
§ 31-7-280. Health Care Provider Annual Reports; Form
As used in this article, the term: “Department” means the Department of Community Health. “Health care provider” means any hospital or ambulatory surgical or obstetrical facility having a license or permit issued by the department under Article 1 of this chapter. “Indigent person” means any person having as a maximum allowable income level an amount […]
§ 31-7-170. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Hospice Law.” History. Code 1981, § 31-7-170 , enacted by Ga. L. 1983, p. 1317, § 2. Law reviews. For annual survey on healthcare law, see 71 Mercer L. Rev. 1051 (2020).
§ 31-7-281. Data System Established; Departmental Authority
The department shall be required to establish and operate a state-wide health care data system to collect, compile, analyze, and disseminate data collected pursuant to this article from health care providers and other specified entities. The department shall be authorized to execute contracts or establish written agreements for the purpose of avoiding duplication of data […]
§ 31-7-171. Legislative Findings and Purpose
The General Assembly finds that there is an interest in and need for hospice care, an alternative form of health care, for terminally ill patients and their families. The General Assembly further finds that hospice care is an important innovation which should be recognized and encouraged. Recognizing that hospice programs respond to the need for […]