Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 111-8-1-.21 - Procedures for Change in Condition

(1) In case of an accident or adverse change in a participant's condition or adjustment, the center shall immediately obtain needed care and notify the representative or emergency contact.

(2) The center shall immediately investigate the cause of an accident or injury involving a participant and take necessary steps to prevent recurrence.

(3) A record of incidents, accidents, injuries, illnesses and emergencies involving the participant shall be maintained in the participant's file.

(4) Accidents. In an emergency situation where the participants are subject to an imminent and substantial danger that only immediate transfer or discharge will relieve, the center shall transfer or arrange for the transfer of the participant to another health facility or call 911 for emergency medical assistance.

(5) The center shall document in the participant's file the reasons for such emergency transfer and shall immediately inform the participant's guardian and other persons of the participant's choice regarding such transfer and the place where the participant is to be transferred.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 111-8-1-.21

O.C.G.A. § 49-6-81.

Original Rule entitled "Immediate Transfer, Discharge and Death" adopted. F. Dec. 18, 2014; eff. Jan. 7, 2015.