Agency Closure, Change of Ownership, and Disposition of Records
Sets out what the Agency does if it closes, is sold, or changes ownership: a plan that keeps every patient safe and transferred, a records retention plan put into effect with the Department told where the records are, return of the license, and notice to patients.
About this policy
- Policy number
- GA-HH-GOV-06
- Version
- 1.0
- Main rule
- Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 111-8-31-.09(e)
- Library
- Georgia home health · 56 policies
- Category
- Governance
- Sections
- 15
In short
- If the Agency ever closes or is sold, we have a plan so that no patient is left without care.
- Patients will get written notice and help choosing another agency. Keep caring for your patients until each one is safely transferred.
- Patient records are kept safe for at least six years, and the state is told where they are.
- Never take patient records home, even during a closure.
What's inside
15 sections. The full text comes with the One-time Policy Pack.
- Terms of Reference
- 1. Purpose
- 2. Scope
- 3. Definitions
- 4. Policy Statement (Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 111-8-31-.09(e))
- 5. Closure Contingency Plan
- 6. Steps in a Closure
- 7. Change of Ownership
- 8. Responsibilities
- 9. Records and Compliance Monitoring
- 10. Staff Training
- 11. References
- 12. Related Policies and Forms
- 13. Approval
- 14. Revision History
An inspector may ask
- If your Agency closed tomorrow, where would your clinical records go, and how would the Department know?
- Show me your closure contingency plan. When did the governing body last review it?
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