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Section 49-5-162 - Policies; qualified staff; proof of liability coverage

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(a) The department shall require organizations to have reasonable: (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.Added by 2011 Ga. Laws 115,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2011.