Definitions

Classification of institutions. Rules and regulations; availability of reports of cited deficiencies; disclosure of survey worksheets and documents. Determination that patients or residents in an institution, community living arrangement, or treatment program are in danger; relocation of patients or residents; suspension of admissions. Requirements for permits to operate institutions. Posting sign by hospital operating emergency room notifying individuals of legal rights in emergencies. Notice of cited deficiency and imposition of sanction. ‘‘Excluded party’’ defined; liability; notice; dismissal; other procedural factors. Carrying of liability insurance or establishment of self-insurance trust as condition precedent to obtaining or maintaining permit. Denial or revocation of permits. Exemptions from permit requirements; application of this chapter to federally operated institutions. Provision of data for research purposes by organizations rendering patient care; liability of providers of data; use of data; confidentiality. Refusal or revocation by public hospital of staff privileges. Denial of staff privileges based upon license, board cer31-7-11. 31-7-12. 219 tification, or membership in professional association. Reports of disciplinary actions against persons authorized to practice professions under Chapter 11, 34, or 35 of Title 43. Reports by physicians and other personnel of nonaccidental injuries to patients; immunity from liability. Certification and approval of hospitals eligible to render service under a group nonprofit hospital insurance plan; supervision of such hospitals; withdrawal of approval. Written summary of hospital service charge rates. ‘‘Personal care home’’ and ‘‘personal services’’ defined; licensure and registration; inspection by local boards; fees; investigations; waiver, variance, or exemption. Unlicensed personal care home; civil penalties; negligence per se for certain legal claims; declared nuisance dangerous to public health, safety, and welfare; criminal sanctions. Regulation and licensing of assisted living communities; legislative intent; definitions; procedures; requirements for medication aides. (Effective until October 1, 2019. See note.) Adoption of rules and regulations to implement Code Sections 31-7-12 and 31-7-12.2. (Effective October 1, 2019. See note.) Adoption of rules and regulations to implement Sec. Article 3 31-7-13. 31-7-14. 31-7-15. 31-7-16. 31-7-21.