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-.23 - New Construction

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 111-8-56-.23

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) General Requirements:

(a) A program narrative and all plans and specifications for construction, including additions, alterations and renovations, shall be approved by the Department prior to commencing work on the building;

(b) The program narrative shall be submitted prior to or along with the schematic or initial plans for construction. The program narrative should include the following:
1. The names and addresses of each owner. If the owner is a public stock corporation, the names and addresses of each officer shall be included;

2. The geographical area to be served;

3. Admission policies;

4. Cooperative programs of service with local agencies, including hospitals;

5. Arrangements for medical and dental care, e.g., physicians on contract and agreements with hospital for patient referral;

6. List of personnel by types of employees and proposed salaries;

7. Plans for securing the services of professional personnel including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, social workers, dietitians, pharmacists, physicians and therapists;

8. A description of the service to be provided the community, i.e., the level of care to be provided and the economic segments of the population to be served;

9. Source and amount of financing;

10. Anticipated first two-year cost of operation, income and source of operating funds;

11. Exact location of proposed site;

12. Utilities available, i.e., electricity, gas, water, sewage and waste disposal and transportation;

13. The name, address and telephone number of the person selected to represent the owner during the period of planning construction.

(c) Any individual or group planning construction shall submit complete architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical plans and specifications to the Department for review and approval prior to any new construction, addition, alteration or renovation. Final plans submitted shall be in sufficient detail to show the building site, driveways and parking areas, type of construction, mechanical and electrical systems, the type and location of major items of equipment, the intended use of each room, the proposed location of beds, the type and source of utilities, food service system, and the proposed system of garbage and refuse disposal;

(d) Plans for addition and/or remodeling of an existing building will be submitted in sufficient detail to include type of construction and layout of the existing building to show overall relationship. Any changes in the approved final plans shall also be submitted to the Department for approval.

(2) Location and Site:

(a) The site shall be approved by the Department;

(b) The site shall have proper drainage. Sewage disposal, water, electrical, telephone and other necessary facilities shall be available to the site.

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

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