Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 111 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH › Chapter 111-8 - HEALTHCARE FACILITY REGULATION › Subject 111-8-68 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH › Rule 111-8-68-.05 - Organization and Administration

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Incorporation
. All
				facilities shall be incorporated unless operated by a local or state
				governmental authority. The purpose or function of the facility shall be stated
				in the charter of incorporation.
(2)
Governing Body
. The
				governing body must ensure that the following requirements are met:
(a) Every facility shall have a governing
				body which has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility. Each
				governing body shall establish and be operated by a set of bylaws and
				guidelines.
(b) Bylaws or rules and
				regulations shall be in accordance with legal requirements and shall assure the
				quality of patient care. They shall also include:
1. a definition of powers and duties of the
				governing body, its officers and committees;
2. a statement of the qualifications of
				members, method of selection, numbers and terms of appointments, or election of
				officers and committees;
3. a
				determination of frequency of meetings, which shall be at least quarterly,
				attendance requirements and quorums at meetings;
4. provision for the appointment of a
				full-time administrator with a description of the qualifications, authority and
				responsibilities of such a person;
5. provision for the appointment of a
				clinical director with a description of the qualifications, authority and
				responsibilities of such a person;
6. a mechanism by which the administrative
				and clinical staff consult with and report to the governing body;
7. an effective, formal means by which the
				administrative and clinical staff may participate in the development of the
				facility's policies relative to both facility management and patient care;
				and
8. provision to establish rules
				and regulations that are not limited to, but shall include:
(i) a statement of the regulations by which
				the clinical staff and administrative staff shall function;
(ii) a requirement that controls are
				established for insuring that each professional member of the staff will
				observe all the ethical principles and standards of his profession, and will
				assume and carry out clinical and/or administrative functions consistent with
				local, state and federal laws and regulations; and
(iii) a requirement that the evaluation and
				authentication of psychiatric and medical histories, the performance and
				recording of physical examinations, and the prescribing of medication be
				carried out by physicians with appropriate qualifications, licenses and
				clinical privileges within his/her sphere of authorization.
9. For a facility whose governing
				body does not solely function in support of the residential mental health
				facility, then an advisory board shall also be appointed to advise and advocate
				for the residential mental health program for children and youth. This board's
				members shall be selected with a broad community representation with specific
				expertise and/or interest in the mental health of children and youth. The
				advisory board shall meet at regular intervals, not less often than
				quarterly.