Rules-PHCP 290-5-54 for Web.pdf

Chapter 290-5-54 Unofficial Copy Revisions through 2/12/08 Page 1 of 20 DISCLAIMER: This is an unofficial copy of the rules that has been reformatted for the convenience of the public by the Department of Community Health. The official rules for this program are on record with the Georgia Secretary of State’s office. The Secretary of State’s website for reviewing the rules is http://rules.sos.state.ga.us/cgi-bin/page.cgi?d=1. Effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this unofficial copy. The Department reserves the right to withdraw or correct text in this copy if deviations from the official text as published by the Georgia Secretary of State are found. RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH (Successor agency to the Department of Human Resources for these particular rules—see O.C.G.A. §31-2-5) CHAPTER 290-5-54 RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PRIVATE HOME CARE PROVIDERS TABLE OF CONTENTS 290-5-54-.01 Legal Authority Page 2 290-5-54-.02 Title and Purposes Page 2 290-5-54-.03 Definitions Page 2 290-5-54-.04 Governing Body Page 5 290-5-54-.05 Licenses Page 5 290-5-54-.06 Applications Page 8 290-5-54-.07 Exemptions Page 8 290-5-54-.08 Inspections and Plans of Correction Page 9 290-5-54-.09 Administration and Organization Page 10 290-5-54-.10 Private Home Care Provider Services Page 15 290-5-54-.11 Service Plans Page 18 290-5-54-.12 Client Rights, Responsibilities, and Complaints Page 18 290-5-54-.13 Enforcement and Penalties Page 19 290-5-54-.14 Waivers and Variances Page 20 290-5-54-.15 Severability Page 20 Chapter 290-5-54 Unofficial Copy Revisions through 2/12/08 Page 2 of 20 290-5-54-.01 Legal Authority. These rules are adopted and published pursuant to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) Sec. 31-7-300 et seq. Authority O.C.G.A. Sec. 31-7-300 et seq. History. Original Rule entitled “Legal Authority” adopted. F. June 26, 1995; eff. July 21, 1995, as specified by the Agency. Repealed: