Rule 111-8-56-.19 - Application for Permit(1) The governing body shall submit to the Department an application for a permit.(2) The application for a permit shall be made on forms provided by the Department and shall be filed at least thirty (30) days prior to the anticipated date of opening and commencement of operation of a new home.(3) Each application shall be accompanied by a copy of the bylaws of the professional staff, a copy of the policies for operating the home and a certification from each member appointed to the professional staff that he has accepted the appointment including the name and license number of the administrator and the name and license number of the director of nursing. In homes with a professional staff of ten (10) or more physician members, only the physician members elected as officers need submit a certification as to their appointment.(4) A plan for progressive employment of personnel to match increase bed occupancy and to assure compliance with these rules and regulations shall be submitted at the time established for the preopening inspection.(5) Proof of ownership shall accompany the application.(a) Corporations shall submit a copy of their charter and the name and address of all owners with ten (10) percent or more of the stock and shall identify each corporate officer;(b) Nonprofit associations and hospital authorities shall submit legal proof of the organization, the name and address of each trustee and the office held, if any;(c) All others shall submit the name and address of each person owning any part of the facility.(6) Proof of an active liability insurance policy or a self-insurance trust for the home's benefit for a nursing home claim.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 111-8-56-.19
O.C.G.A. §§ 31-2-4 et seq. and 31-7-1 et seq.
Original Rule entitled "Application for Permit" adopted. F. Feb. 20, 2013; eff. Mar. 12, 2013.Amended: F. Jan. 27, 2017; eff. Feb. 16, 2017.