Rule 290-9-37-.17 - Admission Agreement(1) A written admission agreement shall be entered into between the governing body and the resident. Such agreement shall be signed by a representative of the Community Living Arrangement, the resident, and the resident's legally authorized representative or legal guardian, if any, and shall contain the following: (a) A statement of all services to be delivered, all associated fees or charges and how fees or charges shall be assessed.(b) A statement that the resident and his or her representative or legal guardian, if any, shall be informed, in writing, at least 60 days prior to changes in charges or services;(c) A statement of the residence's refund policy when a resident is transferred, is discharged, or dies;(d) A statement about the responsibility assumed, if any, by the Community Living Arrangement for the resident's valuables and other personal belongings; and(e) A copy of expectations regarding cooperative living, which must be in writing, with evidence of review by the resident and the resident's representative or legal guardian, if any. Expectations regarding cooperative living may not violate the rights and responsibilities of the resident enumerated in Section .19 of these rules. Expectations shall include, but not be limited to, a statement about sharing of common space and other resources, expectations regarding the use of tobacco and alcohol, and explanation regarding items, if any, prohibited by the Community Living Arrangement.(2) Each resident, prior to the execution of the admissions agreement, shall have an opportunity to read the agreement. In the event that a resident is unable to read the agreement, the administrator or site manager shall take special steps to ensure communication of its contents to the resident.(3) The resident and his or her representative or legal guardian, if any, shall each be given a photocopy of the signed agreement. A photocopy shall be retained in the file of the resident.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 290-9-37-.17
O.C.G.A. Secs. 31-7-1et seq., 37-1-22.
Original Rule entitled "Admission Agreement" adopted. F. Oct. 24, 2002; eff. Nov. 13, 2002.