Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 111-8-1-.20 - Transportation

(1) The center may provide transportation and/or assist in arranging transportation services for participants.

(2) When transportation is provided to participants through center-operated vehicles, the operation of each vehicle shall comply with all applicable state and federal regulations relative to both driver and vehicle.

(3) Where the center contracts for transportation services, the center shall require that the contractor provide proof of insurance and current vehicle registration.

(4) When the adult day center provides transportation, the following requirements shall be met to ensure the health and safety of the participants:

(a) Each person transported shall have a seat in the vehicle;

(b) Vehicles used to transport participants shall be equipped with seatbelts;

(c) Participants shall be required to use seatbelts while being transported;

(d) Each vehicle shall have a first aid kit, along with fire extinguisher and safety triangles;

(e) The driver or attendant shall be trained in first aid procedures which include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

1. Care during a seizure;

2. Basic first aid; and

3. CPR;

(f) The driver or attendant shall have medical and emergency information in the vehicle for participants being transported;

(g) All transportation vehicles shall be equipped with a device for two-way communication;

(h) The transportation vehicle shall be in safe operating condition; and

(i) Each vehicle which transports participants shall have a trip roster which contains the addresses of the participants and the emergency contact phone numbers for each participant.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 111-8-1-.20

O.C.G.A. § 49-6-81.

Original Rule entitled "Transportation" adopted. F. Dec. 18, 2014; eff. Jan. 7, 2015.