O.C.G.A. § 49-5-162: Policies; qualified staff; proof of liability coverage.

(a) The department shall require organizations to have reasonable:

(1) Written policies and procedures for admission, intake, and record keeping;

(2) Written policies regarding treatment and referrals for mental, physical, and emotional health;

(3) Written policies for reports of actual or alleged injuries at an organization’s premises; and

(4) Proof of having qualified staff.

(b) The department shall require that organizations:

(1) Photograph all minors considered for admission by the organization;

(2) Have proof of liability insurance coverage sufficient to protect the clients of the organization’s facility; and

(3) Provide a copy of its registration to the sheriff of the county in which the organization operates a facility, and the sheriff shall distribute such registration to all appropriate law enforcement agencies within the county.