Rule 111-8-1-.22. Immediate Transfer, Discharge and Death

1. (1) Immediate Transfer. In case of emergency, such as acute illness, if family or the participant's representative cannot be reached, a signed release shall be on file stating that the participant may be sent to the nearest hospital emergency room for treatment.

2. (2) Discharge. Each participant agreement shall include a written procedure for handling discharge of the participant that complies with these rules.

   1. (a) Each participant and/or representative shall be given 14 days written notice if the participant is to be discharged from the center for other than emergency reasons.
   2. (b) During a participant's placement in a center, the participant agreement required by Rule 111-8-1-.15(7) regarding plans for discharge shall be adjusted according to the participant's circumstances.
   3. (c) Emergency discharges are authorized when the health, safety and welfare of the participant or other participants at the center may be endangered by the participant's further placement in the center.
3. (3) Death. Upon the death of a participant while in the center, local law enforcement shall be immediately notified in addition to the participant's representative and/or family members, other medical personnel. The Department shall be notified within 24 hours.

Authority: O.C.G.A. § 49-6-81.

History. Original Rule entitled "Immediate Transfer, Discharge and Death" adopted. F. Dec. 18, 2014; eff. Jan. 7, 2015.