ATLANTA â Georgia is last in the nation in conducting recertification inspections of its nursing homes, according to a recent media report.
By the end of March, nearly 80 percent of Georgia facilities had gone for at least 18 months without these comprehensive inspections, the investigation report by CNHI, a newspaper company, noted.
Georgiaâs backlog surpassed those of every other state, exceeding the 76 percent in Maryland and Oregon, and easily topping the national average of 51 percent. The CNHI data follow similar findings on Georgia inspections by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution last fall.
Inspection delays didnât escape the attention of lawmakers. The fiscal year 2022 budget contains more than $12 million to beef up the inspection work force and conduct more timely reviews of nursing homes.
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Caption Georgia’s backlog surpassed those of every other state, exceeding the 76 percent in Maryland and Oregon, and easily topping the national average of 51 percent. Credit: Georgia Health News/Stock photo
Georgia is last in the nation in conducting recertification inspections of its nursing homes, according to a recent media report.
By the end of March, nearly 80 percent of Georgia facilities had gone for at least 18 months without these comprehensive inspections, said the investigation report by CNHI, a newspaper company.
Georgia’s backlog surpassed those of every other state, exceeding the 76 percent in Maryland and Oregon, and easily topping the national average of 51 percent. The CNHI data follow similar findings on Georgia inspections by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution last fall.
ATLANTA â Gov. Brian Kemp has announced the formation of the Nominating Committee for Georgiaâs Child Advocate. Georgia code requires the appointment of a nominating committee to recommend at least three candidates qualified to serve as child advocate. The position is open due to the resignation of current advocate Rachel Davidson, who has accepted another position.
State law requires the nominating committee to review applicants for the position and recommend at least three candidates to the governor for consideration. The committee will consist of Tom Rawlings, Frank Berry and Melissa Carter.
Berry is the commissioner for the Georgia Department of Community Health. In this role, he manages the $16 billion agency responsible for health care purchasing, planning and regulation, and improving the health outcomes of Georgians. Prior to joining DCH, Berry was the Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. He served in this rol
AllOnGeorgia
April 30, 2021
Today, Governor Kemp announced the formation of the Nominating Committee for Georgia’s Child Advocate. Georgia code requires the appointment of a nominating committee to recommend at least three candidates qualified to serve as advocate. The position is open due to the resignation of current advocate Rachel Davidson, who has accepted another position.
State law requires the nominating committee to review applicants for the position and recommend at least three candidates to the Governor for consideration. The committee will consist of Tom Rawlings, Frank Berry, and Melissa Carter.
Frank W. Berry / Credit: healthyfuturega.org
Frank W. Berry is the Commissioner for the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH). In this role, he manages the $16 billion agency responsible for health care purchasing, planning and regulation, and improving the health outcomes of Georgians. Prior to joining DCH, Berry was the Commissioner of the Georgia Department of B
ATLANTA â Gov. Brian Kemp has announced the formation of the Nominating Committee for Georgiaâs Child Advocate. Georgia code requires the appointment of a nominating committee to recommend at least three candidates qualified to serve as child advocate. The position is open due to the resignation of current advocate Rachel Davidson, who has accepted another position.
State law requires the nominating committee to review applicants for the position and recommend at least three candidates to the governor for consideration. The committee will consist of Tom Rawlings, Frank Berry and Melissa Carter.
Berry is the commissioner for the Georgia Department of Community Health. In this role, he manages the $16 billion agency responsible for health care purchasing, planning and regulation, and improving the health outcomes of Georgians. Prior to joining DCH, Berry was the Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. He served in this rol