CHAPTER 7 - REGULATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF HOSPITALS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
- ARTICLE 1 - REGULATION OF HOSPITALS AND RELATED INSTITUTIONS
- § 31-7-1 - Definitions
- § 31-7-10 - Certification and approval of hospitals eligible to render service under a group nonprofit hospital insurance plan; supervision of such hospitals; withdrawal of approval
- § 31-7-11 - Written summary of hospital service charge rates
- § 31-7-12 - "Personal care home" defined; licensure and registration; inspection by local boards; fees; investigations; waiver, variance, or exemption
- § 31-7-12.1 - Unlicensed personal care home; penalties; exception; review
- § 31-7-13 - Transfer of property upon death of patient
- § 31-7-14 - Blood supplies; blood donor storage programs
- § 31-7-15 - Review of professional practices by a peer review committee
- § 31-7-16 - Determination or pronouncement of death of patient who died in facility classified as nursing home
- § 31-7-17 - Licensure and regulation of hospitals and related institutions transferred to Department of Community Health
- § 31-7-18 - Influenza vaccinations for discharged patients aged 65 and older; vaccinations or other measures for health care workers and other employees in hospitals; immunity from liability; standi
- § 31-7-2 - Classification of institutions
- § 31-7-2.1 - Rules and regulations; availability of reports of cited deficiencies; disclosure of survey worksheets and documents
- § 31-7-2.2 - Determination that patients or residents in an institution, community living arrangement, or treatment program are in danger; relocation of patients or residents; suspension of admissio
- § 31-7-3 - Requirements for permits to operate institutions
- § 31-7-3.1 - Posting sign by hospital operating emergency room notifying individuals of legal rights in emergencies
- § 31-7-3.2 - Notice of cited deficiency and imposition of sanction
- § 31-7-4 - Denial or revocation of permits
- § 31-7-5 - Exemptions from permit requirements; application of this chapter to federally operated institutions
- § 31-7-6 - Provision of data for research purposes by organizations rendering patient care; liability of providers of data; use of data; confidentiality
- § 31-7-7 - Refusal or revocation by public hospital of staff privileges
- § 31-7-7.1 - Denial of staff privileges based upon license, board certification, or membership in professional association
- § 31-7-8 - Reports of disciplinary actions against persons authorized to practice professions under Chapter 11, 34, or 35 of Title 43
- § 31-7-9 - Reports by physicians and other personnel of nonaccidental injuries to patients; immunity from liability
- ARTICLE 2 - GEORGIA BUILDING AUTHORITY (HOSPITAL) RESERVED
- ARTICLE 3 - GRANTS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MODERNIZATION OF MEDICAL FACILITIES
- § 31-7-50 - Authorization of grants-in-aid
- § 31-7-51 - Definitions
- § 31-7-52 - Amounts of grants for construction and modernization
- § 31-7-53 - Matching formula; priority system; use of earnings; approval of federal grant
- § 31-7-54 - Manner of expenditure of construction funds
- § 31-7-55 - Administration of state funds
- § 31-7-56 - Adherence to federal law and regulations
- § 31-7-57 - Procedure for grants to sponsors of construction projects; injunction of operation by transferee in violation of article
- ARTICLE 4 - COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL AUTHORITIES
- § 31-7-70 - Short title
- § 31-7-71 - Definitions
- § 31-7-72 - Creation of hospital authority in each county and municipality
- § 31-7-72.1 - Merger of hospital authorities
- § 31-7-73 - Creation of additional hospital authority in counties with large populations
- § 31-7-74 - Residency requirement; officers; compensation; rules and regulations
- § 31-7-74.1 - Definitions; disclosures required; prohibited transactions; exceptions; sanctioning; sanctioning of members violating prohibition; authorization of authority to make stricter rules; pr
- § 31-7-74.2 - Oath to be taken by members of hospital authority
- § 31-7-74.3 - Sale or lease by hospital authority; hearing required; factors to be considered at hearing; applicability; requirements for lease
- § 31-7-75 - Functions and powers
- § 31-7-75.1 - Proceeds of sale of hospital held in trust to fund indigent hospital care
- § 31-7-75.2 - Exemption from disclosure for potentially commercially valuable plan, proposal, or strategy
- § 31-7-75.3 - Home health agency services operated by hospitals
- § 31-7-76 - Procedure in event of failure of authority to perform minimum functions; determination of removal from office; appointments to fill vacancies created by removal
- § 31-7-77 - Rates and charges
- § 31-7-78 - Issuance and sale of negotiable revenue anticipation certificates
- § 31-7-79 - Liability on revenue certificates; tax exemption
- § 31-7-80 - Form and contents of revenue certificates; validity of signatures thereon
- § 31-7-81 - Confirmation and validation of revenue certificates
- § 31-7-82 - Enforcement of rights of revenue certificate holders; procedure in event of default
- § 31-7-83 - Investment of surplus moneys and moneys received through issuance of revenue certificates
- § 31-7-84 - Payment for authority's services and facilities; levy of tax by political subdivisions; compliance by authority with county budgetary procedures
- § 31-7-85 - Contracts with political subdivisions
- § 31-7-86 - Manner of operating property conveyed or leased to authority
- § 31-7-87 - Hypothecation or mortgaging of purchased hospital facilities
- § 31-7-88 - Payment of general obligations
- § 31-7-89 - Procedure for dissolution; disposition of property
- § 31-7-89.1 - "Control" defined; sale or lease by hospital authority subject to requirements of Article 15 of this chapter
- § 31-7-90 - Annual report; budget
- § 31-7-90.1 - Community benefit report; report disclosing member ownership in entities transacting business with authority
- § 31-7-91 - Required annual audit
- § 31-7-92 - Filing of audits
- § 31-7-93 - Failure to provide for audit
- § 31-7-94 - Grants to hospital authorities
- § 31-7-94.1 - Short title; legislative findings; certification of rural hospitals for grant eligibility; rules and regulations
- § 31-7-95 - Funding of medical education provided by hospital authorities and designated teaching hospitals
- § 31-7-96 - Construction of article
- ARTICLE 5 - RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES FOR THE ELDERLY AUTHORITIES
- § 31-7-110 - Short title
- § 31-7-111 - Findings; declaration of policy
- § 31-7-112 - Definitions
- § 31-7-113 - Creation of Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Authority in each county and municipality; board of directors
- § 31-7-114 - Powers of authorities
- § 31-7-115 - Lease or sale of projects
- § 31-7-116 - Provisions contained in obligations and security for obligations; procedures for issuance of bonds and bond anticipation notes; interest rates; limitations and conditions
- § 31-7-117 - Liability for bonds or other obligations
- § 31-7-118 - Exemption from taxation
- § 31-7-119 - Holding moneys as trust funds; pledges for payment of bonds
- § 31-7-120 - Construction of article
- ARTICLE 6 - PEER REVIEW GROUPS
- ARTICLE 6A - MEDICAL REVIEW COMMITTEES
- ARTICLE 7 - HOME HEALTH AGENCIES
- § 31-7-150 - Definitions
- § 31-7-151 - License required; license may not be transferred but may be suspended or revoked
- § 31-7-152 - Application for license
- § 31-7-153 - Standards for patient care and agency operation; regulations as to issuance, denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses; hearings
- § 31-7-154 - Inspections
- § 31-7-155 - Certificates of need for new service or extending service area; exemption from certificate
- § 31-7-156 - Fee system for services under this article
- § 31-7-157 - Exemptions from article
- § 31-7-158 - Penalties for unlicensed operation
- § 31-7-159 - Licensure and regulation of home health agencies transferred to Department of Community Health
- ARTICLE 8 - HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDER PSYCHOLOGISTS
- § 31-7-160 - Definitions
- § 31-7-161 - Appointment to staff of medical facility or institution
- § 31-7-162 - Training and experience requirements
- § 31-7-163 - Status of present psychologist staff members
- § 31-7-164 - Limitation or revocation of staff privileges
- § 31-7-165 - Report of denial of staff privileges
- ARTICLE 9 - HOSPICE CARE
- § 31-7-170 - Short title
- § 31-7-171 - Legislative findings and purpose
- § 31-7-172 - Definitions
- § 31-7-173 - License required
- § 31-7-174 - Application for license
- § 31-7-175 - Administration of article
- § 31-7-176 - Responsibilities of provider of hospice care
- § 31-7-176.1 - Determination or pronouncement of death
- § 31-7-177 - Inpatient beds
- § 31-7-178 - Inspection
- § 31-7-179 - Certificate of need not required
- ARTICLE 10 - HOSPITAL FINANCING AUTHORITY
- ARTICLE 11 - FACILITY LICENSING AND EMPLOYEE RECORDS CHECKS
- § 31-7-250 - Definitions
- § 31-7-251 - New facility licensing; facility directors
- § 31-7-252 - Director records check applications and employee preliminary records check applications; satisfactory alternative evidence; contracts for records check determinations
- § 31-7-253 - Written notification as to department's preliminary records check determinations; effect of unsatisfactory determinations; issuance of temporary licenses
- § 31-7-254 - Transmission of director's fingerprints to Georgia Crime Information Center for review; notification to department of findings
- § 31-7-255 - Issuance of regular licenses
- § 31-7-256 - Expiration of facility licenses issued prior to July 1, 1985; issuance of temporary or regular licenses
- § 31-7-257 - Procedure upon issuance of temporary licenses
- § 31-7-258 - Change of facility director; notification to department; effect of department determination
- § 31-7-259 - Preliminary records check determination; suspension or revocation of license; refusal to issue regular license; fingerprint check; employment history; director's criminal liability; exe
- § 31-7-260 - Cooperation of Georgia Crime Information Center and law enforcement agencies with department; liability for misuse or attempted misuse of information
- § 31-7-261 - Liability for claims in connection with dissemination of information or determination based thereon
- § 31-7-262 - Supplemental nature of requirements of this article
- § 31-7-263 - Contested cases for purposes of the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act."
- § 31-7-264 - Regulatory power of department
- § 31-7-265 - Facility licensing and employee records checks for personal care homes transferred to Department of Community Health
- ARTICLE 12 - HEALTH CARE DATA COLLECTION
- § 31-7-280 - Health care provider annual reports; form
- § 31-7-281 - Data system established; departmental authority
- § 31-7-282 - Collection and submission of data
- § 31-7-283 - Compilation and dissemination of information; rules and regulations
- § 31-7-284 - Public disclosure; updating of data base; publication; fees
- § 31-7-285 - Confidentiality; liability
- ARTICLE 13 - PRIVATE HOME CARE PROVIDERS
- § 31-7-300 - Definitions
- § 31-7-301 - License requirement; license not assignable or transferable
- § 31-7-302 - Rules and regulations; authority of department to issue, suspend, or revoke licenses
- § 31-7-303 - Inspections; requirements for exemption
- § 31-7-304 - Fees
- § 31-7-305 - Exempt services
- § 31-7-306 - Applications received prior to effective date of article
- § 31-7-307 - Certificate of need not required of licensees; operation of licensee as home health agency not authorized
- § 31-7-308 - Licensure and regulation of private home care providers transferred to Department of Community Health
- ARTICLE 14 - NURSING HOMES EMPLOYEE RECORDS CHECKS
- ARTICLE 15 - HOSPITAL ACQUISITION
- § 31-7-400 - Definitions
- § 31-7-401 - Notice to Attorney General of acquisition
- § 31-7-402 - Content and form of notice to Attorney General; retention of experts; payment of costs and expenses
- § 31-7-403 - Certification of interest in acquiring entity; certification of financial interest in business associated with party to disposition; statement of fair dealing; opposing board members ex
- § 31-7-404 - Publication of notice
- § 31-7-405 - Public hearing; expert or consultant required to testify; testimony; representative of acquiring entity to testify
- § 31-7-406 - Purpose of public hearing; factors to be addressed in disclosure
- § 31-7-407 - Attorney General to ensure compliance with article; other persons not precluded from instituting judicial proceedings
- § 31-7-407.1 - Report of findings
- § 31-7-408 - Notice required prior to issuance or renewal of permit to operate hospital; permit subject to revocation or suspension for failure to comply
- § 31-7-409 - Prospective operation of article
- § 31-7-410 - Authority of Attorney General unaffected
- § 31-7-411 - Attorney General's power under article same as under Code Section 45-15-17
- § 31-7-412 - Disposition or acquisition made in violation of requirements of article null and void; violators subject to fine; Attorney General to instigate proceedings to impose fine within one yea