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 111-8-22 - END STAGE RENAL DISEASE FACILITIES
Rule 111-8-22-.03 - License Requirements and Exemptions

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 111-8-22-.03

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) License Requirements. Unless specifically exempted under 111-8-22-.03(2), no person, business entity, association, partnership, or corporation shall operate an end stage renal disease facility in Georgia without having first obtained a license from the Department.

(a) A license issued by the Department is required prior to the initiation of dialysis or dialysis support services for patients.

(b) A facility is required to have a separate license for each physical address. Separate applications and licenses are required for facilities maintained separately, even if they are owned or operated by the same person(s), business, partnership, or corporation, and may be doing business under the same trade name.

(c) The license shall be effective for twelve (12) months following the date of issue; the temporary provisional license shall be effective for a maximum of six (6) months. If the facility applies for renewal as required by these regulations, the existing license shall remain in effect until the inspection for renewal is completed.

(d) The facility license is not transferable. A new license is required for any change in physical location, operational or trade name, or facility ownership. An application for a new license must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the change. The former license shall be considered revoked upon issuance of the new license, and shall be returned to the Department.

(e) The facility license shall be prominently displayed in a public area of the facility at all times of operation.

(f) If the facility anticipates that it will close or cease to operate, the governing body shall notify the Department and the patients at least thirty (30) days prior to the anticipated date of closure.
1. With the notification of intent to close, the facility shall submit a written plan for the orderly transfer of care of the facility's patients and their clinical records.

2. Upon closure, the facility shall return the existing license to the Department. The license shall be considered revoked, unless the facility has been placed on temporary inactive status as described in these rules.

(2) Exempt Facilities. The following facilities are not required to have a license:

(a) Any hospital permitted under O.C.G.A. 31-7 as a hospital that provides dialysis to individuals receiving services from the hospital;

(b) The office of a physician unless the office is used primarily as an end stage renal disease facility; and

(c) Federal or state agency facilities.

(d) Non-profit camps operating for eight (8) days or less which do not charge a fee to the campers or their families and which provide dialysis services through the use of staff who possess the same minimum qualifications as required of staff providing services under these rules.

O.C.G.A. § 31-44-5.

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