Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 480 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY
Chapter 480-7B - DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS
Rule 480-7B-.01 - Definitions

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 480-7B-.01

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

(1) "Board" shall mean the Georgia Board of Pharmacy.

(2) "Designated representative" means an individual proposed by a DME supplier and approved by the Board as the supervisor or manager responsible for ensuring the DME supplier's compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to practice as a DME supplier.

(3) "Durable medical equipment" or "DME" shall mean equipment for which a prescription is required, including repair and replacement parts for such equipment, and which

(a) Can withstand repeated use;

(b) Has an expected life of at least three years;

(c) Is primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose;

(d) Generally is not useful to a person in the absence of illness or injury; and

(e) Is appropriate for use in the home.

(4) "Durable medical equipment supplier" or "DME supplier" means a person or entity that provides durable medical equipment to a consumer and submits a claim for reimbursement by a third party, either directly or through a contractual arrangement.

(5) "GDNA Agent" or "GDNA Agents" shall mean the director, a deputy director or a special agent of the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics agency.

O.C.G.A. §§ 26-4-5, 26-4-27, 26-4-28, 26-4-29, 26-4-51.

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