§ 37-2-32. Nominating Committee to Identify Qualified Candidates for Ombudsman; Committee Membership; Terms of Service of Ombudsman
A nominating committee appointed by the Governor shall identify at least three qualified persons to serve as ombudsman. In making the appointment of the ombudsman, the Governor shall consider, but not be limited to, the nominations furnished by the nominating committee. The ombudsman shall have knowledge and experience concerning the safety, well-being, and rights of […]
§ 37-2-33. Powers of Ombudsman
The ombudsman may appoint such deputy ombudsmen and staff as may be deemed necessary to effectively fulfill the purposes of this article and establish the compensation thereof, within the limits of the funds available for the purposes of the ombudsman. The duties of the deputy ombudsmen and staff may include the duties and powers of […]
§ 37-2-34. Ombudsman and Other Office Personnel Deemed Members of Department Work Force for Certain Purposes
The ombudsman and persons employed by or acting as agents of the ombudsman shall be deemed members of the work force of the department solely for the purposes of: Allowing the department to disclose confidential clinical records and protected health information to the ombudsman as provided for in Code Section 37-2-36; Protecting confidential clinical records […]
§ 37-2-35. Duties of Ombudsman
The ombudsman shall: Establish priorities, policies and procedures for receiving, investigating, referring, and attempting to resolve complaints made by or on behalf of consumers concerning any act, omission to act, practice, policy, or procedure of a services provider that may adversely affect the safety, well-being, and rights of consumers and any policies and procedures necessary […]
§ 37-2-6.3. Public Body; Lawsuits; Debts, Obligations, and Liabilities
A community service board is a public body as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Code Section 37-2-11.1. A community service board has the power to bring an action in its own name and, to the extent otherwise authorized by law and to the extent not immune from suit, may be sued in […]
§ 37-2-36. Investigations
The ombudsman on his or her initiative or in response to complaints made by or on behalf of consumers may conduct investigations in matters within his or her powers and duties as provided by this article. The ombudsman shall have the authority to enter any facility, premises, or property where disability services are provided. Upon […]
§ 37-1-122. Funding Opportunity Announcement; Requirements; Assistance; Announcement of Awards
No later than October 1, 2022, the department shall issue a funding opportunity announcement inviting any community service board or private provider, in partnership with a court or courts holding jurisdiction over probate matters in the corresponding service area, to submit a written application for funding pursuant to the assisted outpatient treatment grant program. The […]
§ 37-1-123. Technical Assistance Providers
Throughout the term of the assisted outpatient treatment grant program, the department shall contract on an annual basis with an organization, entity, or consultant possessing expertise in the practice of assisted outpatient treatment to serve as a technical assistance provider to the grantees. Prior to the conclusion of each of the first two years of […]
§ 37-1-124. Independent Evaluations of the Programs; Sharing and Reporting of Information
Prior to the commencement of funding under the assisted outpatient grant program, the department shall contract with an independent organization, entity, or consultant possessing expertise in the evaluation of community based mental health programs and policy to evaluate: The effectiveness of the assisted outpatient grant program in reducing hospitalization and criminal justice interactions among vulnerable […]
§ 37-1-125. Rules and Regulations
The department shall adopt and prescribe such rules and regulations as it deems necessary or appropriate to administer and carry out the grant program provided for in this article. History. Code 1981, § 37-1-125 , enacted by Ga. L. 2022, p. 26, § 3-1/HB 1013.