Rule 290-2-21-.02 - Construction(1) Any individual or group which proposes to build a new maternity home or any maternity home planning for extensive remodeling shall comply with local building codes in all such construction. Building plans shall be submitted to the Department of Human Resources, Division of Community Services for approval and for referral to proper authorities. Rooms should he planned to accommodate not more than two (2) unmarried mothers. Some single rooms are desirable. A recreation room for the exclusive use of the unmarried mothers shall be provided. A room insuring privacy where unmarried mothers can visit with their families shall be provided. A recovery room shall be provided on the first floor when unmarried mothers are housed on the second floor.(2) Separate, private offices shall be provided for the casework staff when the offices are housed in the Maternity Home.(3) An isolation room and bath for unmarried mothers admitted prior to examination for communicable diseases shall be provided.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 290-2-21-.02
Ga. L. 1963, pp. 81-121; Ga. L. 1972, pp. 1015, 1046, 1048.
Original Rule entitled "Construction" was filed on October 21, 1974; effective November 10, 1974.