Legislative & Regulatory
New Rules Approved (as of 9/10/21- applies to HB987):
The following bills passed during the 2021 Georgia Legislative session:
Resources:
- 111-8-62 RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES - FINAL
- 111-8-63 RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES - FINAL
The following bills passed during the 2021 Georgia Legislative session:
- HB 112 Liability Immunity from certain liability claims regarding COVID-19
- HB 363 Crimes and Offenses Protection of Elder Persons, Revise Definitions
- SB 215 Authorize CMAs to administer certain meds to nursing home resident under certain circumstances
Resources:
- Department of Community Health (DCH) Frequently Asked Questions
- COVID-19 Resources, Guidelines and Updates from GA Dept. of Public Health and CDC
DPH Releases New Quarantining Guidance for Vaccinated Residents in LTC
Georgia's Department of Public Health released updated guidance on Monday, May 10, 2021, incorporating CDC’s guidelines related to quarantining vaccinated residents. Please click here to download the DPH document, Quarantine Guidance: What to do if you were exposed to someone with COVID-19.
Healthcare facilities please note, under quarantine for vaccinated individuals: Individuals fully vaccinated* for COVID-19 who are exposed to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 and who ARE an inpatient or resident in a healthcare congregate setting should follow quarantine guidance in the section above (“Quarantine for Individuals Not Vaccinated for COVID-19”).
Healthcare facilities please note, under quarantine for vaccinated individuals: Individuals fully vaccinated* for COVID-19 who are exposed to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 and who ARE an inpatient or resident in a healthcare congregate setting should follow quarantine guidance in the section above (“Quarantine for Individuals Not Vaccinated for COVID-19”).
Additional Resources
Additional Legislative & Regulatory information is on the Members Only page.
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Become a member of GSLA to have access to GSLA's Frequently Asked Questions, found in the Members Only section of our website!
Additional Legislative & Regulatory information is on the Members Only page.
To log in to the Members Only page, click on the link for Members Only on the right. If you do not have a username and password, please call the GSLA office at 678-407-2060.
Become a member of GSLA to have access to GSLA's Frequently Asked Questions, found in the Members Only section of our website!
