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title: Title 31, Chapter 7. Regulation and Construction of Hospitals and Other Health Care Facilities
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heading: REGULATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF HOSPITALS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
title_heading: HEALTH
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# Title 31, Chapter 7. Regulation and Construction of Hospitals and Other Health Care Facilities

Title 31. Health

192 sections. Each line is `citation, catchline, status, URL`; the text of every section, in order, is at https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7.md?full=1 (capped, with a pointer to continue).

- 31-7-1, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-1.md
- 31-7-2, Classification of institutions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-2.md
- 31-7-2.1, Rules and regulations; availability of reports of cited deficiencies; disclosure of survey worksheets and documents, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-2.1.md
- 31-7-2.2, Emergency actions to protect health and safety of patients and residents, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-2.2.md
- 31-7-3, Requirements for permits to operate institutions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-3.md
- 31-7-3.1, Emergency room notice of legal rights in emergencies, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-3.1.md
- 31-7-3.2, Notice requirements for cited deficiency; use of regulatory violations in civil actions; use of survey results in advertisements, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-3.2.md
- 31-7-3.3, Parties excluded from civil actions against nursing and intermediate care homes, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-3.3.md
- 31-7-3.4, Liability insurance or self-insurance trust requirement for nursing and intermediate care homes, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-3.4.md
- 31-7-3.5, Treatment of minors for gender dysphoria; penalty for violations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-3.5.md
- 31-7-4, Denial or revocation of permits, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-4.md
- 31-7-5, Exemptions from permit requirements; application of this chapter to federally operated institutions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-5.md
- 31-7-6, Provision of data for research purposes by organizations rendering patient care; liability of providers of data; use of data; confidentiality, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-6.md
- 31-7-7, Refusal or revocation by public hospital of staff privileges, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-7.md
- 31-7-7.1, Denial of staff privileges based upon license, board certification, or membership in professional association, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-7.1.md
- 31-7-8, Reports of disciplinary actions against certain medical professions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-8.md
- 31-7-9, Reports by physicians and other personnel of nonaccidental injuries to patients; immunity from liability, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-9.md
- 31-7-10, Approval of hospitals to render services under a group nonprofit hospital insurance plan, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-10.md
- 31-7-11, Written summary of hospital service charge rates, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-11.md
- 31-7-12, Personal care homes; licensing and registration; requirements; exemptions; enforcement, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-12.md
- 31-7-12.1, Owning or operating an unlicensed personal care home; enforcement; penalty, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-12.1.md
- 31-7-12.2, Assisted living communities; licensing and regulation; medication aides; certification; requirements, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-12.2.md
- 31-7-12.3, Rules, regulations, and waivers for personal care homes and assisted living communities, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-12.3.md
- 31-7-12.4, Memory care centers; certification and regulation; requirements, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-12.4.md
- 31-7-12.5, Notification and other requirements for COVID-19 infections in personal care homes, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-12.5.md
- 31-7-12.6, SARS CoV-2 testing for residents and staff in long-term care facilities, repealed (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-12.6.md
- 31-7-12.7, Employment of certified medication aids in nursing homes, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-12.7.md
- 31-7-12.8, Certification as nurse aide; employer sponsored training and competency examination programs; provisional practice by military medical personnel, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-12.8.md
- 31-7-13, Transfer of property upon death of patient, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-13.md
- 31-7-14, Blood supplies; blood donor storage programs, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-14.md
- 31-7-15, Review of professional practices by a peer review committee, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-15.md
- 31-7-16, Determination or pronouncement of death of nursing home patients, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-16.md
- 31-7-17, Licensure and regulation of hospitals and related institutions transferred to Department of Community Health, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-17.md
- 31-7-18, Offer of vaccinations to discharged patients and employees of hospitals, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-18.md
- 31-7-19, Offer of vaccinations for employees of nursing homes, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-19.md
- 31-7-20, TRICARE application and certification requirements, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-20.md
- 31-7-21, Provision of influenza education information to assisted living community residents, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-21.md
- 31-7-22, Required disclosures on hospital website; penalty, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-22.md
- 31-7-23, Surgical smoke, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-23.md
- 31-7-23.1, Drop off of homeless patients by hospitals, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-23.1.md
- 31-7-24, , reserved through 31-7-40 (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-24.md
- 31-7-50, Authorization of grants-in-aid, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-50.md
- 31-7-51, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-51.md
- 31-7-52, Amounts of grants for construction and modernization, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-52.md
- 31-7-53, Matching formula; priority system; use of earnings; approval of federal grant, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-53.md
- 31-7-54, Manner of expenditure of construction funds, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-54.md
- 31-7-55, Administration of state funds, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-55.md
- 31-7-56, Adherence to federal law and regulations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-56.md
- 31-7-57, Procedure for grants to sponsors of construction projects; injunction of operation by transferee in violation of article, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-57.md
- 31-7-70, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-70.md
- 31-7-71, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-71.md
- 31-7-72, Creation of hospital authority in each county and municipality, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-72.md
- 31-7-72.1, Merger of hospital authorities, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-72.1.md
- 31-7-73, Creation of additional hospital authority in counties with large populations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-73.md
- 31-7-74, Residency requirement; officers; compensation; rules and regulations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-74.md
- 31-7-74.1, Conflicts of interest of members; required disclosures; prohibited transactions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-74.1.md
- 31-7-74.2, Oath to be taken by members of hospital authority, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-74.2.md
- 31-7-74.3, Sale or lease by hospital authority; hearing required; factors to be considered at hearing; applicability; requirements for lease, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-74.3.md
- 31-7-74.4, Board members deemed directors upon sale or lease of hospital, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-74.4.md
- 31-7-75, Functions and powers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-75.md
- 31-7-75.1, Proceeds of sale of hospital held in trust to fund indigent health care, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-75.1.md
- 31-7-75.2, Exemption from disclosure for potentially commercially valuable plan, proposal, or strategy, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-75.2.md
- 31-7-75.3, Home health agency services operated by hospitals, repealed (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-75.3.md
- 31-7-76, Procedure for removal from office for failure of authority to perform minimum functions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-76.md
- 31-7-77, Prohibition on for-profit projects; rates and charges; utilization of revenues to pay certain obligations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-77.md
- 31-7-78, Issuance and sale of negotiable revenue anticipation certificates, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-78.md
- 31-7-79, Liability on revenue certificates; tax exemption, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-79.md
- 31-7-80, Form and contents of revenue certificates; validity of signatures thereon, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-80.md
- 31-7-81, Confirmation and validation of revenue certificates, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-81.md
- 31-7-82, Enforcement of rights of revenue certificate holders; procedure in event of default, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-82.md
- 31-7-83, Investment of surplus moneys and moneys received through issuance of revenue certificates, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-83.md
- 31-7-84, Payment for authority’s services and facilities; levy of tax by political subdivisions; compliance by authority with county budgetary procedures, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-84.md
- 31-7-85, Contracts with political subdivisions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-85.md
- 31-7-86, Manner of operating property conveyed or leased to authority, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-86.md
- 31-7-87, Hypothecation or mortgaging of purchased hospital facilities, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-87.md
- 31-7-88, Payment of general obligations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-88.md
- 31-7-89, Procedure for dissolution; disposition of property, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-89.md
- 31-7-89.1, Sale or lease by hospital authority subject to requirements of Article 15 of this chapter, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-89.1.md
- 31-7-90, Annual report; budget, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-90.md
- 31-7-90.1, Community benefit report; report disclosing member ownership in entities transacting business with authority, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-90.1.md
- 31-7-91, Required annual audit, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-91.md
- 31-7-92, Filing of audits, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-92.md
- 31-7-93, Failure to provide for audit, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-93.md
- 31-7-94, Grants to hospital authorities and rural hospital organizations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-94.md
- 31-7-94.1, Rural hospital organization assistance; legislative findings; grant eligibility; rules and regulations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-94.1.md
- 31-7-95, Funding of medical education provided by hospital authorities and designated teaching hospitals, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-95.md
- 31-7-96, Construction of article, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-96.md
- 31-7-110, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-110.md
- 31-7-111, Legislative findings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-111.md
- 31-7-112, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-112.md
- 31-7-113, Creation of Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Authority in each county and municipality; board of directors, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-113.md
- 31-7-114, Powers of authorities, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-114.md
- 31-7-115, Lease or sale of projects, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-115.md
- 31-7-116, Issuance of bonds and bond anticipation notes; obligations of authority; limitations and conditions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-116.md
- 31-7-117, Liability for bonds or other obligations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-117.md
- 31-7-118, Exemption from taxation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-118.md
- 31-7-119, Holding moneys as trust funds; pledges for payment of bonds, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-119.md
- 31-7-120, Construction of article, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-120.md
- 31-7-130, Legislative intent, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-130.md
- 31-7-131, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-131.md
- 31-7-132, Immunity from liability for peer review activities; immunity from liability of persons providing information, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-132.md
- 31-7-133, Confidentiality of review organization’s records, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-133.md
- 31-7-140, Medical review committees, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-140.md
- 31-7-141, Committee members immune from liability, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-141.md
- 31-7-142, Liability of those providing health care facilities or services, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-142.md
- 31-7-143, Committee proceedings and records immune from discovery or use as evidence in civil actions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-143.md
- 31-7-150, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-150.md
- 31-7-151, License required; license may not be transferred but may be suspended or revoked, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-151.md
- 31-7-152, Application for license, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-152.md
- 31-7-153, Standards for patient care and agency operation; regulations as to issuance, denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses; hearings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-153.md
- 31-7-154, Inspections, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-154.md
- 31-7-155, Certificates of need for new service or extending service area; exemption from certificate, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-155.md
- 31-7-156, Fees, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-156.md
- 31-7-157, Exemptions from article, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-157.md
- 31-7-158, Penalties for unlicensed operation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-158.md
- 31-7-159, Licensure and regulation of home health agencies transferred to Department of Community Health, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-159.md
- 31-7-160, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-160.md
- 31-7-161, Appointment to staff of medical facility or institution, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-161.md
- 31-7-162, Training and experience requirements, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-162.md
- 31-7-163, Status of present psychologist staff members, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-163.md
- 31-7-164, Limitation or revocation of staff privileges, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-164.md
- 31-7-165, Report of denial of staff privileges, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-165.md
- 31-7-170, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-170.md
- 31-7-171, Legislative findings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-171.md
- 31-7-172, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-172.md
- 31-7-173, License required, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-173.md
- 31-7-174, Application for license, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-174.md
- 31-7-175, Administration of article, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-175.md
- 31-7-176, Responsibilities of provider of hospice care, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-176.md
- 31-7-176.1, Determination or pronouncement of death, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-176.1.md
- 31-7-177, Inpatient beds, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-177.md
- 31-7-178, Inspection, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-178.md
- 31-7-179, Certificate of need not required, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-179.md
- 31-7-190, Legislative intent, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-190.md
- 31-7-191, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-191.md
- 31-7-192, Georgia Palliative Care and Quality of Life Advisory Council, reserved (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-192.md
- 31-7-193, Palliative Care Consumer and Professional Information and Education Program, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-193.md
- 31-7-250, , reserved through 31-7-265 (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-250.md
- 31-7-280, Health care provider annual reports; form, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-280.md
- 31-7-281, Data system established; departmental authority, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-281.md
- 31-7-282, Collection and submission of data, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-282.md
- 31-7-283, Compilation and dissemination of information; rules and regulations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-283.md
- 31-7-284, Public disclosure; updating of data base; publication; fees, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-284.md
- 31-7-285, Confidentiality; liability, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-285.md
- 31-7-300, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-300.md
- 31-7-301, License requirement; license not assignable or transferable, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-301.md
- 31-7-302, Rules and regulations; authority of department to issue, suspend, or revoke licenses, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-302.md
- 31-7-303, Inspections; requirements for exemption, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-303.md
- 31-7-304, Fees, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-304.md
- 31-7-305, Exempt services, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-305.md
- 31-7-306, Applications received prior to July 1, 1996, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-306.md
- 31-7-307, Certificate of need not required of licensees; operation of licensee as home health agency not authorized, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-307.md
- 31-7-308, Licensure and regulation of private home care providers transferred to Department of Community Health, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-308.md
- 31-7-350, Short title; purpose, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-350.md
- 31-7-351, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-351.md
- 31-7-352, Registry check required; validation of licensing, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-352.md
- 31-7-353, Records check application; transmittal of fingerprints; penalties for unauthorized release or disclosure of information, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-353.md
- 31-7-354, Consent to background checks; certain results of background check barring employment; rights of owner, applicant, or employee, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-354.md
- 31-7-355, Personnel files; when department may require background check; result of unsatisfactory determination, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-355.md
- 31-7-356, Facility’s failure to comply with provisions; penalty, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-356.md
- 31-7-357, Required notice on application form, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-357.md
- 31-7-358, License revocation or withholding; additional requirements, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-358.md
- 31-7-359, Liability for civil damages; sovereign immunity not waived, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-359.md
- 31-7-360, Rules and regulations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-360.md
- 31-7-361, Transfer of responsibilities, rights, and personnel between departments, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-361.md
- 31-7-380, Purpose and legislative intent, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-380.md
- 31-7-381, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-381.md
- 31-7-382, Establishment of central caregiver registry, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-382.md
- 31-7-383, Employment eligibility; employer’s inquiry with department, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-383.md
- 31-7-384, Appeal of ineligibility determination, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-384.md
- 31-7-385, Immunity from liability, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-385.md
- 31-7-386, Rules and regulations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-386.md
- 31-7-400, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-400.md
- 31-7-401, Notice to Attorney General of acquisition, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-401.md
- 31-7-402, Content and form of notice to Attorney General; retention of experts; payment of costs and expenses, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-402.md
- 31-7-403, Required certifications from parties to the proposed disposition, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-403.md
- 31-7-404, Publication of notice, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-404.md
- 31-7-405, Public hearing; expert or consultant required to testify; testimony; representative of acquiring entity to testify, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-405.md
- 31-7-406, Purpose of public hearing; factors to be addressed in disclosure, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-406.md
- 31-7-407, Attorney General to ensure compliance with article; other persons not precluded from instituting judicial proceedings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-407.md
- 31-7-407.1, Report of findings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-407.1.md
- 31-7-408, Notice required prior to issuance or renewal of permit to operate hospital; permit subject to revocation or suspension for failure to comply, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-408.md
- 31-7-409, Prospective operation of article, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-409.md
- 31-7-410, Authority of Attorney General unaffected, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-410.md
- 31-7-411, Attorney general’s power to investigate and issue subpoenas, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-411.md
- 31-7-412, Dispositions or acquisitions in violation of article; making false statements in certifications; penalty, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-412.md
- 31-7-430, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-430.md
- 31-7-431, Rights; obligations; suspension or termination, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-431.md
- 31-7-432, Limitations or restrictions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-432.md
- 31-7-433, Waiver of rights; compliance, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-433.md
- 31-7-434, Informational materials; public accessibility, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-434.md
- 31-7-435, Limitation of liability, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/31-7-435.md