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 111-8-62 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES
Rule 111-8-62-.10 - Staffing

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 111-8-62-.10

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) Homes licensed for less than 25 beds must maintain a minimum on-site staff to resident ratio of one awake direct care staff person per 15 residents during waking hours and one awake direct care staff person per 25 residents during non-waking hours where the residents have minimal care needs. Homes licensed for 25 or more beds must maintain an average monthly minimum on-site staff to resident ratio of one awake direct care staff person per 15 residents during waking hours and one awake direct care staff person per 20 residents during non-waking hours. Average monthly minimum staffing levels shall be calculated and documented by the home using methods and forms specified by the department. Notwithstanding the above requirements, all homes must staff above these minimum on-site staff ratios to meet the specific residents' ongoing health, safety and care needs.

(a) Staff, such as cooks and maintenance staff, who do not receive on-going direct care training and whose job duties do not routinely involve the oversight or delivery of direct personal care to the residents, must not be counted towards these minimum staffing ratios. Personnel who work for another entity, such as a private home care provider, hospice, or private sitters cannot be counted in the staff ratios for the home.

(b) At least one administrator, on-site manager, or a responsible staff person must be on the premises 24 hours per day and available to respond to resident needs, with a minimum of one staff person per occupied floor.

(c) Residents must be supervised consistent with their needs.

(2) All staff, including the administrator or on-site manager, who offer direct care to the residents on behalf of the home, must maintain an awareness of each resident's normal appearance and must intervene, as appropriate, if a resident's state of health appears to be in jeopardy.

(3) For purposes of these regulations, a resident must not be considered a staff person.

(4) All homes must develop and maintain accurate staffing plans that take into account the specific needs of the residents and monthly work schedules for all employees, including relief workers, showing planned and actual coverage for each day and night.

(5) The home must retain the completed staff schedules for a minimum of one year.

(6) Sufficient staff time must be provided by the home such that each resident:

(a) Receives treatments, medications and diet as prescribed.

(b) Receives proper care to prevent pressure ulcers and contractures.

(c) Is kept comfortable and clean.

(d) Is treated with dignity, kindness, and consideration and respect.

(e) Is protected from avoidable injury and infection.

(f) Is given prompt, unhurried assistance if she or he requires help with eating.

(g) Is given assistance, if needed, with daily hygiene, including baths, oral care.

(h) Is given assistance with transferring when needed.

(7) The administrator, on-site manager, or staff person must not be under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances while engaged in any work-related activity on behalf of the home.

(8) A home licensed to serve more than 24 residents must ensure that staff wear employee identification badges which are readily visible.

O.C.G.A. §§ 31-2-7, 31-2-9, 31-2-14, 31-7-1 et seq., 31-7-250 et seq.

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