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O.C.G.A. § 31-7-360 · Rules and regulations.
O.C.G.A. § 31-7-361 · Transfer of responsibilities, rights, and personnel between departments.
O.C.G.A. § 31-7-380 · Purpose and intent.
O.C.G.A. § 31-7-381 · Definitions.
O.C.G.A. § 31-7-382 · Establishment of central caregiver registry.
O.C.G.A. § 31-7-383 · Private employer’s inquiry with department on eligibility of employee; employer responsible for decisions.
O.C.G.A. § 31-7-384 · Appeal of ineligibility determination.
O.C.G.A. § 31-7-385 · Immunity from liability.
O.C.G.A. § 31-7-386 · Rules and regulations.
O.C.G.A. § 31-7-400 · Definitions.
O.C.G.A. § 31-7-401 · Notice to Attorney General of acquisition.
O.C.G.A. § 31-7-402 · Content and form of notice to Attorney General; retention of experts; payment of costs and expenses.
O.C.G.A. § 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 exempt.
O.C.G.A. § 31-7-404 · Publication of notice.
O.C.G.A. § 31-7-405 · Public hearing; expert or consultant required to testify; testimony; representative of acquiring entity to testify.
O.C.G.A. § 31-7-406 · Purpose of public hearing; factors to be addressed in disclosure.
O.C.G.A. § 31-7-407 · Attorney General to ensure compliance with article; other persons not precluded from instituting judicial proceedings.
O.C.G.A. § 31-7-407.1 · Report of findings.
O.C.G.A. § 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.
O.C.G.A. § 31-7-409 · Prospective operation of article.
O.C.G.A. § 31-7-410 · Authority of Attorney General unaffected.
O.C.G.A. § 31-7-411 · Attorney General’s power under article same as under Code Section 45-15-17.
O.C.G.A. § 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 year.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-1 · Establishment and purpose of program; administration.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-2 · Definitions.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-3 · Disbursement of state funds to counties.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-4 · Qualification of counties for participation in program.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-5 · Submission of budget by county.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-6 · Credit for expenditures by county.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-7 · Qualifications for assistance under program; waiver of residence requirements in emergencies.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-8 · Agreements between department and other governmental agencies or private organizations to obtain funds.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-9 · Use of gifts and donations.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-9.1 · Eligibility to receive tax credits; obligations of rural hospitals after receipt of funds; posting information on website.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-10 · Rules and regulations.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-11 · Construction of article.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-30 · Findings; purpose of article.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-31 · Definitions.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-32 · Determination of indigency.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-33 · Creation of fund.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-34 · Maintenance of records; certification of cost of care; determination of amount of fund.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-35 · Payments from fund to hospitals.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-36 · State appropriations to fund.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-37 · Compliance with this article contingent upon appropriation.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-40 · Legislative findings and purpose.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-41 · Definitions.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-42 · Requirement of hospitals with emergency services to provide care to pregnant women in labor.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-43 · Determination of indigency; payment of services provided under Code Section 31-8-42 for indigent patients by county; records; administration.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-43.1 · Extent of patient’s liability for costs; required cooperation of patient with county; liability of father for costs; action by county to recover costs or challenge determination of liability.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-44 · Immunity of hospital or health care provider from liability.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-45 · Availability of cause of action for patient wrongfully denied care.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-46 · Investigation; penalties; rules and regulations.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-50 · Declaration of policy.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-51 · Definitions.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-52 · Establishment of long-term care ombudsman program.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-53 · Duties of state ombudsman.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-54 · Duties of community ombudsmen.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-55 · Entry and investigative authority; cooperation of government agencies; communication with residents.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-56 · Resolution of complaints.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-57 · Reporting abuse.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-58 · Confidentiality.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-59 · Notice to residents.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-60 · Retaliation against resident and interference with ombudsman prohibited; provisions applicable to violations.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-61 · Liability for provision of information.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-62 · Liability arising from complaints.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-63 · Rules and regulations.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-80 · Short title.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-81 · Definitions.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-82 · Persons required to report abuse or exploitation; time for making report; contents of report; records; privileged communications.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-83 · Investigations.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-84 · Evaluation of results of investigation; protection of resident.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-85 · Immunity from liability.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-86 · Confidentiality.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-87 · Retaliation prohibited.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-88 · Notice of requirements of article.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-100 · Short title.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-101 · Legislative intent.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-102 · Definitions.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-103 · Rights of residents generally.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-104 · Explanation of rights; acknowledgment of explanation; posting of rights at facilities.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-105 · Giving certain notices to persons who became residents before July 1, 1981.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-106 · Information to be provided residents upon admission; list of current rates and services; bill for charges; access to nonmedical records.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-107 · Refusal of admission or continued residence on the basis of history or condition of mental or physical disease or disability.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-108 · Required care, treatment, and services; rights in regard thereto; experimental research or treatment.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-109 · Use or threat of physical restraints, isolation, or restrictions on mobility.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-110 · Right to select pharmacy or pharmacist; charges for pharmaceutical supplies and services; information as to purpose and effects of drugs.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-111 · Rights as citizen.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-112 · Freedom from duty to perform services for facility; right to rise and retire at times of resident’s choice; tobacco and alcoholic beverages; freedom to enter and leave facility.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-113 · Right to retain and use personal property at facility; provision of secure storage space for such property; records of stored property; investigation of complaints of theft.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-114 · Right to privacy.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-115 · Use of payments made to or on behalf of a resident; right of resident or his guardian to manage the resident’s financial affairs; assistance by facility in such management.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-116 · Involuntary transfer of residents discharged from facility; return to facility after transfer.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-117 · Suspension of certain rights where exercise poses danger to self or other residents; notice of suspension; duration.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-118 · Freedom from interference in exercise of rights and pursuit of interests; accommodation of conflicting rights; voicing of complaints and recommendation of changes.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-119 · Obtaining contributions by coercion; use of contributions designated for a restricted purpose; receipts and records of contributions.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-120 · Visitors; right of access.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-121 · Formation of residents’ council; space for meetings; assistance in attending meetings; compelling of attendance or participation.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-122 · Compliance with this article by facilities; establishment by facilities of written policies and procedures; familiarization of facility staff with this article.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-123 · Use of state or community ombudsman to resolve residents’ complaints.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-124 · Grievances.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-125 · Administrative hearings.