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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 | Georgia Code
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TITLE 31 HEALTH

Section 8. Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients, 31-8-1 through 31-8-306.

ARTICLE 5 BILL OF RIGHTS FOR RESIDENTS OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES

31-8-122. Compliance with this article by facilities; establishment by facilities of written policies and procedures; familiarization of facility staff with this article.

  1. Each facility shall establish written policies and procedures in accordance with this article and shall provide for the implementation and continuing compliance with this article. In addition, each facility must comply with all other applicable state laws and regulations.
  2. Each facility shall conduct training for all staff on a quarterly basis to provide that its staff is familiar with this article and understands the obligation to provide care for residents consistent with this article at all times.

(Code 1933, § 88-1904B, enacted by Ga. L. 1981, p. 149, § 1.)

RESEARCH REFERENCES

C.J.S.

- 39A C.J.S., Health and Environment, § 78 et seq. 41 C.J.S., Hospitals, §§ 26, 35.

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