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 111-8-63 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES
Rule 111-8-63-.27 - Death of a Resident
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
(1) Should a resident die while in the assisted living community, the administrator, on-site manager or designated staff must immediately notify the resident's physician, the next of kin, and the representative or legal surrogate, if any, and appropriate law enforcement authorities where the law so requires, such as in the case of a sudden or unexpected death.
(2) Upon death of the resident, the assisted living community must refund to the representative or legal surrogate, if any, any security deposit made to the assisted living community by or on behalf of the resident in compliance with O.C.G.A. § 44-7-30et seq.
O.C.G.A. §§ 31-2-7, 31-2-8, 31-7-1et seq. and 44-7-30 et seq.
