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-.03 - Designated Representatives for DME Suppliers
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) Requirement for Designated Representatives. The Board shall only issue a license to a DME supplier if a qualified individual has been approved as a designated representative for the DME supplier. The designated representative will provide sufficient and qualified supervision of the DME supplier's place of business, ensuring compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations. The designated representative shall ensure the protection of the public health and safety in the handling, storage, warehousing, distribution, and shipment of durable medical equipment in the DME supplier's place of business. Where operations are conducted at more than one licensed place of business by a DME supplier, each licensed place of business shall have at least one designated representative present.
(2) Qualifications of Designated Representatives. In order to serve as a designated representative, an individual shall:
(3) Notice to Designated Representative. Any notice made to a DME supplier licensee shall be made to the designated representative on record with the Board. If notices are returned as undeliverable or unclaimed, service shall be made on the Executive Director, and any disciplinary proceedings shall proceed, or if a final decision, the decision shall become effective.
O.C.G.A. §§ 26-4-5, 26-4-27, 26-4-28, 26-4-51, 26-4-60.