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 111-8-71 - TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY FACILITIES
Rule 111-8-71-.08 - Admissions

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 111-8-71-.08

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) Written policies and procedures shall be established and implemented for admission to the facility. Such policies shall include a description of the types of traumatic brain injured persons it serves, the continuum of treatment and rehabilitative care it provides, and the functional outcomes it intends to achieve for its clients in regard to degree of personal and living independence, level of work productivity, and psychosocial adjustment.

(2) Initial admissions shall be screened through review of a written application form, review of referral information and the client's most recent medical records, and personal interviews with the client. Factors to be considered in the screening include the client's medical history, functional status, and social circumstances.

(3) At admission the following information shall be explained to each client, and a responsible family member, guardian, or representative. Documentation of the explanation shall be maintained in the client's case record.

(a) The types of treatment and rehabilitative care provided in the facility and an overview of the functional outcomes that the client may expect to achieve, including details regarding the hours and specific times of specific therapies, services, and activities that are expected to be provided for the client.

(b) A fee schedule and required methods of payment, including information about payment options and costs of special therapies and services.

(c) The facility's rules, including any provisions for the maintenance of resident fund accounts if such accounts are made available.

(d) A description of the client's rights and responsibilities to at least include the right to be free of physical and psychological abuse and neglect, to participate in individual program planning and implementation, and to receive visitors at regular hours, and to manage one's own financial affairs.

O.C.G.A. § 31-7-2.1.

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