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-.11 - Home Accountability and Inspections

(1) The home and its records must be available for review and examination by properly identified representatives of the Department. Inspections may be conducted both on an announced and unannounced basis. Unannounced inspections shall be conducted as needed.

(2) Where the Department identifies rule violations, the home will receive a written report of inspection. Within 10 days of receipt of the written report of inspection, the home must develop a written plan for correcting any rule violations identified. The plan of correction must identify the specific actions the home will take promptly to come into compliance with each rule for which a deficient practice was identified and file the plan with the Department as directed.

(3) If the home disagrees with the facts and conclusions stated in the inspection report, the home may include with its plan of correction a written statement explaining its disagreement and any evidence supporting the disagreement to the Department. Where the Department concurs with the written statement of disagreement, the Department will issue a revised inspection report to the home.

(4) A copy of the most recent inspection report and plan of correction must be displayed in the home in a location that is routinely used by the home to communicate information to residents and visitors. Additionally, if the home maintains a website, it shall post a web link in a prominent location on the main page of the website that provides access to copies of all inspection reports and plans of correction from the previous 18 months. When the Department develops a web site for receiving plans of correction electronically and notifies the home of the appropriate internet address, the home also must file its plan of correction electronically on the Department's web site within 10 days of receipt of the report of inspection.

(5) The home must assess the effectiveness of its plan of correction in correcting the deficient practice and modify the plan of correction as necessary to ensure compliance with the rules.

(6) The home must complete and maintain an accurate and current licensed residential care profile on file with the Department when the Department makes available a system for the submission and collection of such information electronically.

(7) The home must provide services that are consistent with the information reported on its licensed residential care profile, its license and these rules.

(8) A personal care home which is not licensed as an assisted living community must not use the term "assisted living" in its name or marketing materials.