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 111-8-50 - LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES: RESIDENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS
Rule 111-8-50-.03 - Notification of Rights

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 111-8-50-.03

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) At or before being admitted to a facility, each resident and guardian, or representative if there is no guardian, must be given a copy of the written explanation of the resident's rights, grievance procedure and enforcement procedures. A staff member must also orally explain to such persons the resident's rights, grievance procedures and enforcement procedures. Written acknowledgement of this written and oral explanation must be given by the resident, or in the case of a resident unable to give a written acknowledgement, by the resident's guardian or representative if there is no guardian. Such written acknowledgement shall be kept in the resident's file.

(2) At the time of admission to a facility, each resident, guardian, or representative must be provided with the following information in writing:

(a) The basic daily or monthly rate of the facility for the level of care to be received by the resident;

(b) A list of the services of the facility. Such list must show which services are offered as a part of the daily rate and which services are offered on an as-needed basis along with the related charges for such services. Such list must also show which services are not covered under Medicare or Medicaid programs and for which there are extra charges;

(c) A statement disclosing the facility's name and business address and the administrator's name and business address. The statement should also disclose that upon request at any time during normal business hours, a resident or a person applying to be a resident must be given a current copy of the annual disclosure statement filed with the Department of Medical Assistance.

(d) Notice of right of access to the written policies and procedures of the facility adopted pursuant to .02(1) of these rules and regulations during normal business hours;

(e) The right to select at admission, or to change at any time, the pharmacy or pharmacist of the resident's choice for those pharmaceutical supplies and services not provided as a part of the facility's basic rate. If the facility uses a specific type of unit dose drug system, any pharmacy or pharmacist chosen by the resident must be able to provide pharmaceuticals under such a system. Such notice at the time of admission shall also include a list of which pharmaceutical supplies and services are not provided by the facility.

(3) Provisions of these rules and regulations shall apply to current as well as future residents.

O.C.G.A. §§ 31-2-4et seq., 31-8-104, 31-8-106, 31-8-110, 31-8-118 and 31-8-127.

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