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GA HB1531
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/4/2022
Primary Sponsor
John LaHood
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AI Summary
- Changes the staffing ratio language for personal care homes, assisted living communities, and memory care centers from "average monthly minimum" to "minimum monthly average," subtly shifting how compliance is measured over time
- Maintains existing staffing ratios: 1 direct care staff per 15 residents during waking hours and 1 per 20 residents during nonwaking hours for personal care homes and assisted living communities; 1 per 12 (waking) and 1 per 15 (nonwaking) for memory care centers
- Adds a provision for assisted living communities and memory care centers allowing only one direct care staff person on-site (instead of two) when there are fewer than 15 residents during waking hours or fewer than 20 during nonwaking hours
- Adds tiered on-site nurse requirements for memory care centers based on facility size, ranging from a minimum monthly average of 8 hours per week (1–12 residents) to 40 hours per week (more than 40 residents)
- Clarifies across all three facility types that staffing requirements are not cumulative and each requirement is deemed met if complied with individually
Legislative Description
Health; minimum staffing requirements in assisted living communities and memory care centers; revise provisions
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
3/11/2022
Committee Referrals
Human Relations and Aging3/4/2022
Full Bill Text
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