Statutes > Georgia Statutes > TITLE 31 - HEALTH > CHAPTER 8 - CARE AND PROTECTION OF INDIGENT AND ELDERLY PATIENTS > 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

§ 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. 31-8-122 (2010)
31-8-122. Compliance with this article by facilities; establishment by facilities of written policies and procedures; familiarization of facility staff with this article


(a) 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.

(b) 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.