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 111-8-1 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ADULT DAY CENTERS › Rule 111-8-1-.08 - Administration

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Prior to being
				granted a license, each adult day center shall develop written policies and
				procedures outlining the responsibilities of center staff, management and
				volunteers. The policies and procedures shall at a minimum include the
				following:
(a) A description of the types of
				services provided by the center including whether the center provides adult day
				care, adult day health services or both, characteristics of the participants
				that the center expects to serve and an Alzheimer's Disclosure Form as
				applicable, in compliance with O.C.G.A. §
										31-8-182,
et
				seq.
(b) A description of
				the number and qualifications of staff and/or volunteers who will provide the
				services; and whether the services will be provided by center staff and/or
				volunteers or a contract provider;
(c) A description of the center's days and
				hours of operation;
(d) The
				center's policy for fees for service, including the daily charge; any
				additional fees for specific services, goods, or incidental supplies that are
				not included in the daily charge (e.g. personal hygiene products,
				transportation, bathing assistance, personal care assistance, etc.); and the
				method for notifying participants or their representatives of any changes or
				adjustments in fees;
(e) The
				center's policy for refunds;
(f)
				The center's policies and procedures for accepting voluntary contributions as
				compensation from or on behalf of participants;
(g) The procedure for documenting any serious
				or unusual incidents occurring at the center which would affect the health,
				safety or welfare of participants including procedures for obtaining needed
				care and procedures for informing participants' representatives and/or legal
				guardian(s), of any such incidents or major changes in general functioning or
				medical condition of the participant;
(h) An explanation of how emergency medical
				situations will be handled at the center, including how participants and
				representatives are informed of the procedures for dealing with emergency
				medical situations;
(i) The
				procedure for implementing standard precautions;
(j) A policy and procedure to assure that no
				staff member, volunteer, visitor, contractor or any other person may be on the
				premises of the center during the hours of operation if the person exhibits:
				symptoms of illness, a communicable disease transmitted by normal contact, or
				behavior which gives reasonable concern for the safety of the participants and
				others;
(k) A policy for the proper
				storage, handling and documentation regarding medications where assistance with
				self-administration is offered and/or medications are administered by a
				licensed nurse;
(l) A non-smoking
				policy or a statement that the center has designated an appropriate outside
				area for smoking;
(m) A description
				of the criteria for voluntary and involuntary discharge of a participant from
				the center, and the time frame for notifying the participant and/or
				participant's representative prior to an involuntary discharge;
(n) A policy for addressing and resolving
				complaints made by participants, the participant's representative, family or
				other interested person(s) within a reasonable time not to exceed seven (7)
				business days, including providing information to such person(s) about
				appropriate local, county and/or state agency contacts;