§ 38-3-163. Regulation of Volunteer Health Practitioners During an Emergency
For health services and veterinary services provided by volunteer health practitioners pursuant to this article while an emergency declaration is in effect, the Governor may waive, limit, restrict, or otherwise regulate: The duration of practice by such volunteer health practitioners with respect to such services; The geographical areas in which such volunteer health practitioners may […]
§ 38-3-164. Registration Systems
To qualify as a volunteer health practitioner registration system, a system shall: Accept applications for the registration of volunteer health practitioners before or during an emergency; Include information about the licensure and good standing of health practitioners which is accessible by authorized persons; Be capable of confirming the accuracy of information concerning whether a health […]
§ 38-3-165. Recognition of Volunteer Health Practitioners Licensed in Other States
While an emergency declaration is in effect, a volunteer health practitioner registered with a registration system that complies with Code Section 38-3-164 and who is licensed and in good standing in the state upon which such volunteer health practitioner’s registration is based may practice in this state to the extent authorized by this article as […]
§ 38-3-166. Credentialing or Privileging Standards of Health Facilities
This article shall not affect credentialing or privileging standards of a health facility and shall not preclude a health facility from waiving or modifying those standards while an emergency declaration is in effect. History. Code 1981, § 38-3-166 , enacted by Ga. L. 2016, p. 296, § 1/SB 230.
§ 38-3-167. Limitation on Services Provided
Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, a volunteer health practitioner shall adhere to the scope of practice for a similarly licensed volunteer health practitioner established by the licensing provisions, practice acts, or other laws of this state. Except as otherwise provided in this article, this article shall not authorize a volunteer health practitioner […]
§ 38-3-168. Construction With Other Provisions; Inclusion
This article shall not limit rights, privileges, or immunities provided to volunteer health practitioners by laws other than this article. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, this article shall not affect requirements for the use of health practitioners pursuant to the Emergency Management Assistance Compact. The Georgia Emergency Management and […]
§ 38-3-169. Regulatory Authority
The Department of Public Health may promulgate rules and regulations to implement this article. In doing so, the Department of Public Health shall consult with and consider the recommendations of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, consistent with the Georgia Emergency Operations Plan, and shall also consult with and consider rules and regulations […]
§ 38-3-147. Private Cause of Action; Recovery of Treble Damages, Punitive Damages, and Attorney’s Fees
Any person who has given money or any other item of value to another person due in part to such person’s use of agency nomenclature or symbols in violation of this article may maintain a suit for damages against the violator. Where it is proven that the violation was willful, the victim shall be entitled […]
§ 38-3-170. Liability of Volunteer Health Practioners
Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, a volunteer health practitioner who provides health services or veterinary services pursuant to this article shall not be liable for damages for his or her act or omission in providing such health services or veterinary services. No person shall be vicariously liable for damages for […]
§ 38-3-148. Criminal Penalties for Willful Violators
Any willful violator shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be subject to a fine of not more than $5,000.00 or to imprisonment for not more than 12 months, or both. Each violation shall constitute a separate offense. History. Code 1981, § 38-3-148 , enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 543, […]