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GA Code § 31-8-56 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 8 - Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients|Article 3 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program|§ 31-8-56. Resolution of Complaints

  Following an investigation, the state ombudsman or community ombudsman shall report his opinions or recommendations to the party or parties affected thereby and shall attempt to resolve the complaint using, whenever possible, informal techniques of mediation, conciliation, and persuasion. With respect to a complaint against the long-term care facility, the ombudsman shall first notify the administrator of the facility in writing and give such administrator a reasonable opportunity to correct any alleged defect. If the administrator fails to take corrective action after a reasonable amount of time or if the defect seriously threatens the safety or well-being of the residents, the state ombudsman or community ombudsman may refer the complaint to an appropriate agency.   Complaints or conditions adversely affecting residents of long-term care facilities which cannot be resolved in the manner described in subsection (a) of this Code section shall, whenever possible, be referred by the state ombudsman or community ombudsman to an appropriate agency.   The community ombudsman shall not disclose to the public, either directly or indirectly, the identity of any long-term care facility which is the subject of an investigation unless and until the matter has been reviewed by the office of the state ombudsman and the matter has been referred to an appropriate governmental agency for action.    (Code 1933, § 88-1907a, enacted by Ga. L. 1979, p. 1240, § 1.)
GA Code § 31-8-57 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 8 - Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients|Article 3 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program|§ 31-8-57. Reporting Abuse

 Any person who has reasonable cause to believe that a resident of a long-term care facility is being, or has been, abused, neglected, exploited, or abandoned or is in a condition which is the result of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment may report such information or cause a report to be made in any reasonable manner to the state ombudsman or community ombudsman, if any.   (Code 1933, § 88-1909a, enacted by Ga. L. 1979, p. 1240, § 1.)
GA Code § 31-8-58 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 8 - Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients|Article 3 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program|§ 31-8-58. Confidentiality

 The identity of any complainant, resident on whose behalf a complaint is made, or individual providing information on behalf of the resident or complainant relevant to the investigation of a complaint shall be confidential and may be disclosed only with the express permission of such person. The information produced by an investigation may be disclosed by the state ombudsman or community ombudsman only if the identity of any such person is not disclosed by name or inference. If the identity of any such person is disclosed by name or inference in such information, the information may be disclosed only with his express permission. If the complaint becomes the subject of a judicial proceeding, such investigative information may be disclosed for the purpose of the proceeding.   (Code 1933, § 88-1908a, enacted by Ga. L. 1979, p. 1240, § 1.)
GA Code § 31-8-59 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 8 - Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients|Article 3 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program|§ 31-8-59. Notice to Residents

 The state ombudsman shall prepare and distribute to each long-term care facility in the state a written notice describing the long-term care ombudsman program and the procedure to follow in making a complaint, including the address and telephone number of the state ombudsman and community ombudsman, if any. The administrator shall give the written notice required by this Code section to each resident and his legally appointed guardian, if any, upon admission. The administrator shall also post such written notice in conspicuous public places in the facility in accordance with procedures provided by the state ombudsman and shall give such notice to any resident and his legally appointed guardian, if any, who did not receive it upon admission. The failure to provide the notices required by this Code section shall be a ground upon which the department may revoke any permit issued to a long-term care facility under Code Section 31-7-1.   (Code 1933, § 88-1910a, enacted by Ga. L. 1979, p. 1240, § 1.)
GA Code § 31-8-60 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 8 - Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients|Article 3 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program|§ 31-8-60. Retaliation Against Resident and Interference With Ombudsman Prohibited; Provisions Applicable to Violations

 No person shall discriminate or retaliate in any manner against any resident or relative or guardian of a resident, any employee of a long-term care facility, or any other person because of the making of a complaint or providing of information in good faith to the state ombudsman or community ombudsman. No person shall willfully interfere with the state ombudsman or community ombudsman in the performance of his or her official duties. Code Sections 31-2-8 and 31-5-8 shall apply fully to any violation of this article.   (Code 1933, § 88-1911a, enacted by Ga. L. 1979, p. 1240, § 1; Ga. L. 1995, p. 1239, § 2; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 1-9/HB 228; Ga. L. 2011, p. 705, § 4-7/HB 214.)   Law reviews.   - For article on the 2011 amendment of this Code section, see 28 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 147 (2011).
GA Code § 31-8-61 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 8 - Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients|Article 3 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program|§ 31-8-61. Liability for Provision of Information

 Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person providing information, including, but not limited to, patient records, to the state ombudsman or a community ombudsman shall be held, by reason of having provided such information, to have violated any criminal law or to be civilly liable under any law unless such information is false and the person providing such information knew or had reason to believe that it was false.   (Code 1933, § 88-1913a, enacted by Ga. L. 1979, p. 1240, § 1.)
GA Code § 31-8-62 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 8 - Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients|Article 3 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program|§ 31-8-62. Liability Arising From Complaints

 Any person who, in good faith, makes a complaint or provides information as authorized in this article shall incur no civil or criminal liability therefor. Any state or community ombudsman who, in good faith, performs his or her official duties, including but not limited to, making a statement or communication relevant to a complaint received or an investigative activity conducted pursuant to this article shall incur no civil or criminal liability therefor.   (Code 1933, § 88-1912a, enacted by Ga. L. 1979, p. 1240, § 1; Ga. L. 1995, p. 1239, § 3.)
GA Code § 31-8-63 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 8 - Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients|Article 3 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program|§ 31-8-63. Rules and Regulations

 The department is authorized to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to implement this article.   (Code 1933, § 88-1914a, enacted by Ga. L. 1979, p. 1240, § 1.)
GA Code § 31-8-80 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 8 - Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients|Article 4 - Reporting Abuse or Exploitation of Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities|§ 31-8-80. Short Title

 This article shall be known as the "Long-term Care Facility Resident Abuse Reporting Act."   (Code 1933, § 88-1901c, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 1261, § 1.)
GA Code § 31-8-81 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 8 - Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients|Article 4 - Reporting Abuse or Exploitation of Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities|§ 31-8-81. Definitions

 As used in this article, the term:    "Abuse" means any intentional or grossly negligent act or series of acts or intentional or grossly negligent omission to act which causes injury to a resident, including, but not limited to, assault or battery, failure to provide treatment or care, or sexual harassment of the resident.  (1.1) "Department" means the Department of Community Health.    "Exploitation" means the illegal or improper use of a resident or the resident's resources through undue influence, coercion, harassment, duress, deception, false representation, false pretense, or other similar means for one's own or another's profit or advantage.   "Long-term care facility" or "facility" means any skilled nursing home, intermediate care home, assisted living community, personal care home, or community living arrangement now or hereafter subject to regulation and licensure by the department.   "Resident" means any person receiving treatment or care in a long-term care facility.    (Code 1933, § 88-1902c, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 1261, § 1; Ga. L. 2003, p. 558, § 4; Ga. L. 2007, p. 219, § 3/HB 233; Ga. L. 2011, p. 227, § 19/SB 178; Ga. L. 2011, p. 705, § 4-11/HB 214; Ga. L. 2013, p. 524, § 1-11/HB 78.)   Law reviews.   - For article on the 2011 amendment of this Code section, see 28 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 147 (2011).
GA Code § 31-8-83 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 8 - Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients|Article 4 - Reporting Abuse or Exploitation of Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities|§ 31-8-83. Investigations

  The department shall immediately initiate an investigation after the receipt of any report. The department shall direct and conduct all investigations; however, it may delegate the conduct of investigations to local police authorities or other appropriate agencies. If such delegation occurs, the agency to which authority has been delegated must report the results of its investigation to the department immediately upon completion.   The investigation shall determine the nature, cause, and extent of the reported abuse or exploitation, an assessment of the current condition of the resident, and an assessment of needed action and services. Where appropriate, the investigation shall include a prompt visit to the resident.   The investigating agency shall collect and preserve all evidence relating to the suspected abuse or exploitation.   All state, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies, employees of long-term care facilities, and other appropriate persons shall cooperate with the department or investigating agency in the administration of this article.    (Code 1933, § 88-1904c, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 1261, § 1.)
GA Code § 31-8-84 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 8 - Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients|Article 4 - Reporting Abuse or Exploitation of Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities|§ 31-8-84. Evaluation of Results of Investigation; Protection of Resident

  Upon the receipt of the results of an investigation, the department, in cooperation with the investigating agency, shall immediately evaluate such results to determine what actions shall be taken to assist the resident.   The department or an agency designated by the department shall assist and prevent further harm to a resident who has been abused or exploited. The department may also take appropriate legal actions to assure the safety and welfare of all other residents of the facility where necessary.   Within a reasonable time not to exceed 30 days after it has initiated action to assist a resident, the department shall determine the current condition of the resident, whether the abuse or exploitation has been abated, and whether continued assistance is necessary.   If as a result of an investigation a determination is made that a resident has been abused or exploited, the department shall contact the appropriate prosecuting authority and provide all information and evidence to such prosecuting authority.    (Code 1933, §§ 88-1905c, 88-1906c, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 1261, § 1.)
GA Code § 31-8-85 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 8 - Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients|Article 4 - Reporting Abuse or Exploitation of Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities|§ 31-8-85. Immunity From Liability

  Any agency or person who in good faith makes a report or provides information or evidence pursuant to this article shall be immune from liability for such actions.   Neither the department nor its employees, when acting in good faith and with reasonable diligence, shall have any liability for defamation, invasion of privacy, negligence, or any other claim in connection with the collection or release of information pursuant to this article and neither shall be subject to suit based upon any such claims.    (Code 1933, § 88-1907c, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 1261, § 1; Ga. L. 1991, p. 1601, § 1.)   Law reviews.   - For note on 1991 amendment of this Code section, see 8 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 74 (1992).
GA Code § 31-8-86 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 8 - Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients|Article 4 - Reporting Abuse or Exploitation of Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities|§ 31-8-86. Confidentiality

 The identities of the resident, the alleged perpetrator, and persons making a report or providing information or evidence shall not be disclosed to the public unless required to be revealed in court proceedings or upon the written consent of the person whose identity is to be revealed or as otherwise required by law. Upon the resident's or his or her representative's request, the department shall make information obtained in an abuse report or complaint and an investigation available to an allegedly abused or exploited resident or his or her representative for inspection or duplication, except that such disclosure shall be made without revealing the identity of any other resident, the person making the report, or persons providing information by name or inference. For the purpose of this Code section, the term "representative" shall include any person authorized in writing by the resident or appointed by an appropriate court to act upon the resident's behalf. The term "representative" also shall include a family member of a deceased or physically or mentally impaired resident unable to grant authorization; provided, however, that such family members who do not have written or court authorization shall not be authorized by this Code section to receive the resident's health records as defined in Code Section 31-33-1. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to deny agencies participating in joint investigations at the request of and with the department, or conducting separate investigations of abuse or exploitation within an agency's scope of authority, or law enforcement personnel who are conducting an investigation into any criminal offense in which a resident is a victim from having access to such records.   (Code 1933, § 88-1908c, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 1261, § 1; Ga. L. 1991, p. 1601, § 2; Ga. L. 2013, p. 524, § 1-13/HB 78.)   Law reviews.   - For note on 1991 amendment of this Code section, see 8 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 74 (1992).
GA Code § 31-8-87 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 8 - Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients|Article 4 - Reporting Abuse or Exploitation of Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities|§ 31-8-87. Retaliation Prohibited

 No person or facility shall discriminate or retaliate in any manner against any person for making a report or providing information pursuant to this article or against any resident who is the subject of a report. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prohibit the termination of the relationship between the facility and the resident for reasons other than that the facility has been made the subject of a report, that such a report has been made, or that information has been provided pursuant to this article.   (Code 1933, § 88-1909c, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 1261, § 1.)
GA Code § 31-8-88 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 8 - Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients|Article 4 - Reporting Abuse or Exploitation of Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities|§ 31-8-88. Notice of Requirements of Article

 The department shall prepare a written notice describing the reporting requirements set forth in this article. Such notice shall be distributed to all long-term care facilities and hospitals in the state and copies thereof shall be posted in conspicuous locations within facilities and hospitals.   (Code 1933, § 88-1910c, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 1261, § 1.)
GA Code § 31-8-100 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 8 - Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients|Article 5 - Bill of Rights for Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities|§ 31-8-100. Short Title

 This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Bill of Rights for Residents of Long-term Care Facilities."   (Code 1933, § 88-1901B, enacted by Ga. L. 1981, p. 149, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.   - Construction and application of state patient bill of rights statutes, 87 A.L.R.5th 277.
GA Code § 31-8-101 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 8 - Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients|Article 5 - Bill of Rights for Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities|§ 31-8-101. Legislative Intent

 The General Assembly finds that persons residing within long-term care facilities are isolated from the community and often lack the means to assert fully their rights as individual citizens. The General Assembly further recognizes the need for these persons to live within the least restrictive environment possible in order to retain their individuality and personal freedom. It is therefore the intent of the General Assembly to preserve the dignity and personal integrity of residents of long-term care facilities through the recognition and declaration of rights safeguarding against encroachments upon each resident's need for self-determination. It is the further intent of the General Assembly that this article complement and not duplicate or substitute for other survey and inspection programs regarding long-term care facilities.   (Code 1933, § 88-1903B, enacted by Ga. L. 1981, p. 149, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 39 Am. Jur. 2d, Health, §§ 1 et seq., 57, 75, 82.   C.J.S.   - 39A C.J.S., Health and Environment, §§ 1, 4 et seq., 74 et seq.
GA Code § 31-8-102 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 8 - Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients|Article 5 - Bill of Rights for Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities|§ 31-8-102. Definitions

 As used in this article, the term:    "Administrator" means a person, duly licensed as a nursing home administrator under Chapter 27 of Title 43, who operates or manages or is in charge of a long-term care facility.  (1.1) "Department" means the Department of Community Health.    "Guardian" means a resident's legal guardian or conservator, or the parent of a minor representative who does not have a duly appointed guardian.   "Long-term care facility" or "facility" means any intermediate care home, skilled nursing home, or intermingled home subject to regulation and licensure by the department.   "Representative" means a person authorized by a resident or his guardian to act for the resident as an official delegate or agent.   "Resident" means any person who is receiving treatment or care in any long-term care facility. Such resident shall be entitled to exercise all rights provided under this article except as limited by a court of competent jurisdiction or by applicable law.    (Code 1933, § 88-1902B, enacted by Ga. L. 1981, p. 149, § 1; Ga. L. 2011, p. 705, § 4-12/HB 214.)   Law reviews.   - For article on the 2011 amendment of this Code section, see 28 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 147 (2011).
GA Code § 31-8-103 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 8 - Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients|Article 5 - Bill of Rights for Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities|§ 31-8-103. Rights of Residents Generally

 Residents' rights shall include, but not be limited to, the rights provided in Code Sections 31-8-104 through 31-8-121.   (Code 1933, § 88-1905B, enacted by Ga. L. 1981, p. 149, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 15 Am. Jur. 2d, Civil Rights, § 12 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 14A C.J.S., Civil Rights, § 743 et seq.   41 C.J.S., Hospitals, §§ 14, 16.
GA Code § 31-8-104 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 8 - Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients|Article 5 - Bill of Rights for Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities|§ 31-8-104. Explanation of Rights; Acknowledgment of Explanation; Posting of Rights at Facilities

 Each resident and his guardian or representative, if the resident does not have a guardian, shall be given by the facility a written and oral explanation of the rights, grievance procedures, and enforcement provisions provided for by this article before or at the time of admission to a long-term care facility. Written acknowledgment of the receipt of such explanation by the resident and his guardian or representative shall be made a part of the resident's file. In addition, each facility shall post written notices of such rights in conspicuous locations in the facility. Such written notices shall be prepared by the department. The notices shall be prepared in type and format which is easily readable by residents and shall describe residents' rights, grievance procedures, and enforcement provisions provided for by this article.   (Code 1933, § 88-1906B, enacted by Ga. L. 1981, p. 149, § 1.)
GA Code § 31-8-105 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 31 - Health|Chapter 8 - Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients|Article 5 - Bill of Rights for Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities|§ 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.   (Code 1933, § 88-1919B, enacted by Ga. L. 1981, p. 149, § 1.)