Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia Department 82 - DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Here is an overview of the Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia – Department 82: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD):
Georgia Compilation of Rules and Regulations
Department 82 – Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD)
The Department 82 rules govern the operations, licensing, and oversight of services related to behavioral health and developmental disabilities in Georgia. The DBHDD is responsible for policies concerning mental health, substance use disorders, and intellectual/developmental disability (IDD) services for Georgia residents.
Key Chapters under Department 82 Include:
Chapter 82-1: Organization of the Department
Describes the DBHDD’s organizational structure.
Defines roles and responsibilities of the Commissioner and divisions.
Provides guidance on administrative procedures.
Chapter 82-2: Administrative Hearings
Outlines procedures for due process and appeals in licensing and other DBHDD decisions.
Covers notice requirements, hearing rights, and final orders.
Chapter 82-3: Standards for Community Service Providers
Specifies licensing, operation, and quality requirements for community providers delivering mental health, substance use, or IDD services.
Includes provisions for inspections, enforcement, and compliance.
Chapter 82-4: Hospital and Institutional Standards
Regulates state-operated and contracted hospitals.
Covers patient rights, admissions, discharge planning, and safety protocols.
Chapter 82-5: Emergency Receiving, Evaluation, and Treatment Facilities (ERETFs)
Establishes standards for facilities authorized to receive individuals under involuntary commitment or emergency detention.
Chapter 82-6: Individual Service Planning and Rights
Details person-centered planning requirements.
Reinforces rights of individuals in care, such as informed consent and grievance procedures.
Chapter 82-7: Quality Assurance and Risk Management
Focuses on incident reporting, investigations, and continuous quality improvement for services under DBHDD oversight.
Authority and Enforcement
DBHDD rules are established under authority granted by the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) Title 37, which governs mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases.
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