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 111-8-16 - DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PLANS
Rule 111-8-16-.05 - Special Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 111-8-16-.05

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

Each Long-term care facility shall:

(1) Inform its residents and their representatives or legal surrogates by 5:00 P.M. the next calendar day following the occurrence of either a single confirmed infection of COVID-19 or another airborne infectious disease identified by the department or the CDC as a threat to public health, or three or more residents or staff with new-onset of respiratory symptoms occurring within hours of each other. Such information shall:

(a) Not include personally identifiable information;

(b) Include information on mitigating actions implemented to prevent or reduce the risk of transmission, including if normal operations of the facility will be altered; and

(c) Include any cumulative updates for residents and their representatives or legal surrogates at least weekly or by 5:00 P.M. the next calendar day following the occurrence of any subsequent confirmed infection of COVID-19, or whenever three or more residents or staff with new onset of respiratory symptoms occurs within 72 hours of each other;

(2) Maintain a minimum of a seven-day supply of protective masks, surgical gowns, eye protection, and gloves sufficient to protect all residents and staff based on CDC guidance and with consideration given to any widespread supply shortages documented by the facility or known to the department;

(3) Maintain and publish for its residents and their representatives or legal surrogates policies and procedures pertaining to infection control and mitigation within their facilities and update such policies and procedures annually; and

(4) On or before September 28, 2020, ensure that each resident and direct care staff person has received an initial baseline molecular SARS CoV-2 test as outlined by the CDC.

O.C.G.A. §§ 31-7-3(c), 31-7-12.5, 31-7-12.6.

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