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 111-8-56 - NURSING HOMES
Rule 111-8-56-.02 - Governing Body

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 111-8-56-.02

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) There shall be a governing body which assumes full legal responsibility for the overall conduct of the home.

(2) The ownership of the home shall be fully disclosed to the Department. In the case of corporations, partnerships and other bodies created by statute the corporate officers and all others owning ten percent or more of the corporate stock or ownership shall be made known to the Department.

(3) The governing body shall be responsible for compliance with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to the home.

(4) The governing body shall certify to the Commissioner, the name of the person to whom is delegated the responsibility for the management of the home, including the carrying out of rules and policies adopted by the governing body. This person shall be known as the administrator.

(5) The word hospital, sanitorium or sanitarium shall not be used in the official title of any home permitted under the provisions of these rules and regulations.

O.C.G.A. §§ 31-2-4et seq. and 31-7-1 et seq.

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