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 111-8-62 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › Rule 111-8-62-.11 - Home Accountability and Inspections

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) The home and its records must be
				available for review and examination by properly identified representatives of
				the Department. Inspections may be conducted both on an announced and
				unannounced basis. Unannounced inspections shall be conducted as
				needed.
(2) Where the Department
				identifies rule violations, the home will receive a written report of
				inspection. Within 10 days of receipt of the written report of inspection, the
				home must develop a written plan for correcting any rule violations identified.
				The plan of correction must identify the specific actions the home will take
				promptly to come into compliance with each rule for which a deficient practice
				was identified and file the plan with the Department as directed.
(3) If the home disagrees with the facts and
				conclusions stated in the inspection report, the home may include with its plan
				of correction a written statement explaining its disagreement and any evidence
				supporting the disagreement to the Department. Where the Department concurs
				with the written statement of disagreement, the Department will issue a revised
				inspection report to the home.
(4)
				A copy of the most recent inspection report and plan of correction must be
				displayed in the home in a location that is routinely used by the home to
				communicate information to residents and visitors. Additionally, if the home
				maintains a website, it shall post a web link in a prominent location on the
				main page of the website that provides access to copies of all inspection
				reports and plans of correction from the previous 18 months. When the
				Department develops a web site for receiving plans of correction electronically
				and notifies the home of the appropriate internet address, the home also must
				file its plan of correction electronically on the Department's web site within
				10 days of receipt of the report of inspection.
(5) The home must assess the effectiveness of
				its plan of correction in correcting the deficient practice and modify the plan
				of correction as necessary to ensure compliance with the rules.
(6) The home must complete and maintain an
				accurate and current licensed residential care profile on file with the
				Department when the Department makes available a system for the submission and
				collection of such information electronically.
(7) The home must provide services that are
				consistent with the information reported on its licensed residential care
				profile, its license and these rules.
(8) A personal care home which is not
				licensed as an assisted living community must not use the term "assisted
				living" in its name or marketing materials.
O.C.G.A.
				  §§
											31-2-7,
				  31-7-1,
				  31-7-3,
				  31-7-2.1,
				  31-7-12,
				  31-7-12.2,
				  31-7-12.3.