Policies; qualified staff; proof of liability coverage

(a) The department shall require organizations to have reasonable: 334 49-5-162 PROGRAMS & PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN 49-5-163 (1) Written policies and procedures for admission, intake, and record keeping; (2) Written policies regarding treatment and referrals for mental, physical, and emotional health; (3) Written policies for reports of actual or alleged injuries at an organization’s premises; and (4) Proof of having qualified staff. (b) The department shall require that organizations: (1) Photograph all minors considered for admission by the organization; (2) Have proof of liability insurance coverage sufficient to protect the clients of the organization’s facility; and (3) Provide a copy of its registration to the sheriff of the county in which the organization operates a facility, and the sheriff shall distribute such registration to all appropriate law enforcement agencies within the county. History. Code 1981, § 49-5-162, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 470, § 4/SB 94. 49-5-163. Display of registration; inspection of facilities; investigation.