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Department 111 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTHChapter 111-8 - HEALTHCARE FACILITY REGULATION
Subject 111-8-31 - HOME HEALTH AGENCIES
Rule 111-8-31-.02 - Applications and Licenses

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 111-8-31-.02

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Current through Rules and Regulations filed through December 24, 2024
Rule 111-8-31-.02 - Applications and Licenses

Each person, private or public organization, political subdivision, or other governmental agency desiring to operate a home health agency, as defined herein, must first apply for and obtain a license using the forms furnished by the Department of Community Health. A license is not assignable or transferable and is subject to suspension or revocation at any time for failure to comply with these rules and regulations.

(a) Applications.
1. The governing body of the home health agency shall submit to the Department an application for a license of each agency and/or subunit. Such application(s) shall be signed by the executive officer of the governing body.
2. The application for a license shall be filed at least thirty (30) days prior to the anticipated date of opening and commencement of operation of a new home health agency.
3. Corporations shall submit a copy of their charter and the name and address of all owners with five percent or more of the stock and shall identify each corporate officer.
4. An application for a change in service(s) or service area(s) which is subject to review under O.C.G.A. § 31-6-1et seq. and applicable rules shall be accompanied by a letter of approval from the Office of Health Planning within the Division of Healthcare Facility Regulation, Department of Community Health.
(b) Licenses.
1. To be eligible for a license, the home health agency must be in satisfactory compliance with these rules and regulations and other applicable Federal, State and local laws.
2. The license shall be returned to the Department when the home health agency ceases to operate, or is leased, or is moved to another location, or the ownership changes, or the license is suspended or revoked.
3. Any person or agency wishing to appeal the denial, suspension or revocation of a license is entitled to request a hearing under the provisions of the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act."
4. Licenses will be renewed on an annual basis.
5. The license shall be prominently and appropriately displayed.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 111-8-31-.02

O.C.G.A. §§ 31-6-1et seq., 31-7-150et seq. and 50-13-13 et seq.

Original Rule entitled "Applications and Licenses" adopted. F. Feb. 20, 2013; eff. Mar. 12, 2013.