Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 111-8-63-.14 - Emergency Preparedness

(1) An assisted living community must comply with the requirements of Chapter 111-8-16, Rules and Regulations for Disaster Preparedness Plans.

(2) Building evacuation maps with routes of escape clearly marked must be posted conspicuously on each floor of the assisted living community. Assisted living communities must have a clearly accessible route for emergencies throughout the common areas of the assisted living community.

(3) The disaster preparedness plan must be readily accessible to staff, residents and their families at the assisted living community and identify the staff position(s) responsible for implementing the plan, obtaining necessary emergency medical attention or intervention for residents.

(4) The assisted living community must provide timely notification of the relocation address to the residents, their family contacts and representatives, if any, and the Department whenever the assisted living community must relocate the residents as a result of an emergency situation which disrupts the provision of room and board for the residents at the licensed location.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 111-8-63-.14

O.C.G.A. §§ 31-2-7, 31-2-8, 31-7-1et seq., 38-3-51.

Original Rule entitled "Emergency Preparedness" adopted. F. Dec. 13, 2011; eff. Jan. 2, 2012. Note: Correction of typographical error on SOS Rules and Regulations website. In accordance with Official Compilation Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, eff. Jan. 2, 2012, original filed date,"Dec. 13, 2012", corrected to "Dec. 13, 2011." Effective May 6, 2018. Amended: F. Apr. 16, 2018; eff. May 6, 2018.