Rule 511-2-3-.04 - Hospitalization of Committed Patients(1) Upon commitment by court order of the superior court, individuals with tuberculosis are to be admitted to a facility approved by the Department for the treatment of tuberculosis patients (approved TB facility).(2) At the approved TB facility, each patient shall receive the following: (a) a complete medical and laboratory evaluation upon admission by a licensed physician;(b) monthly x-rays as ordered;(c) monthly observed sputum examinations with cultures and sensitivity studies as required;(d) orders for prescribed drug regimens in the patient's chart and signed by a licensed physician;(e) a medical evaluation at least once a month on the need for further commitment. 1. A copy of the monthly evaluation shall be forwarded to the committing LCHD.(3) If a committed patient's behavior becomes unmanageable, he or she may be placed in the proper detention area for further treatment and counseling. If the approved TB facility's detention facilities prove inadequate, the patient may be transferred to more secure facilities designated for the care of tuberculosis by the State TB Control Program.(4) Acutely ill patients may be transferred to an appropriate medical center for more intensive care.(5) While these patients are in the hospital, no leaves of absence will normally be granted except for death or critical illness in the immediate family, medical reasons, or for other good cause approved by appropriate staff.(6) Committed patients shall not be deprived of any social or recreational privilege granted other patients unless the patient is confined to a detention area. Patients confined to a detention area shall not be permitted off-unit privileges except as approved by medical staff.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 511-2-3-.04
O.C.G.A. Secs. 31-2A-6, 31-14-1, 31-14-10, 31-14-12.
Original Rule entitled "Hospitalization of Committed Patients" adopted. F. Sep. 20, 2013; eff. Oct. 10, 2013.