Rule 111-8-4-.05 - Application for Permits(1) Any person or persons responsible for the operation of an ambulatory surgical treatment center as defined and classified in these regulations, or who may hereafter propose to establish and operate such an institution, shall submit an application to the Department for a permit to operate said institution using forms provided by the Department. No such institution shall be operated in Georgia without a valid permit which shall be displayed in a conspicuous place within the center. (2) The applicant for a permit to operate an ambulatory surgical treatment center shall submit a completed application with character references and a certification that the applicant is able and willing to comply with the minimum standards for an ambulatory surgical treatment center and with the rules and regulations lawfully promulgated. Each application shall be accompanied by a statement from the local (city or county) fire safety authority stating that an inspection has been made of the premises and that state and local fire safety requirements have been met.(3) The application shall include full and complete information concerning the name and address of the applicant and the classification(s) of services to be provided; the ownership of the property and operation; in case a center is organized as a corporation, the names and addresses of each officer and director of the corporation; in case the center is organized as a partnership, the names and addresses of each partner; the identity of the professional director of the facility; the days and hours the center is normally operated; and any other information which the Department may require.(4) Ambulatory surgical treatment centers are subject to review by the Department, pursuant to the Georgia Certificate of Need Law. Evidence of completion of this review shall be made a part of the application for a permit.(5) Plans for ambulatory surgical treatment centers shall be submitted to the Department for review and approved in three stages of development: (b) design-development drawings; and (c) final working drawings and specifications. (6) A permit shall be issued to the person or persons named only for the premises listed on the application for licensure. (7) Permits are not transferable or assignable.(8) Changes in ownership shall be subject to notice requirements as specified in O.C.G.A.§ 31-6-40.1. Each planned change of ownership or lease shall be reported to the Department thirty (30) days prior to such change with an application being submitted from the proposed new owners for a new permit.(9) Separate applications and permits are required for centers maintained in separate premises, even though they are owned or operated by the same person(s), business or corporation, and may be doing business under the same title.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 111-8-4-.05
O.C.G.A. §§ 31-2-4et seq., 31-6-40.1 and 31-7-1et seq.
Original Rule entitled "Application for Permits" adopted. F. Feb. 20, 2013; eff. Mar. 12, 2013.