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Psychiatric Residential Mental Health Fac/Residential Mental Health Fac (formerly IRTC)

On 6/25/07, Intensive Residential Treatment Facilities (IRTC) changed names.  These facilities are now certified for Medicaid as Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF) and licensed by Georgia as Residential Mental Health Facilities (RMHF). 

Definition:

A specialized hospital that provides 24-hour care and has the primary function of diagnosing and treating patients with psychiatric disorders who are eighteen years old or younger.

Exemptions:

Any residential mental health facility for children and youth operated by the federal government (except for Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities).

Type Regulation:

A facility must obtain a permit. A facility choosing to participate in federal programs must be certified.

Legal Authority:

O.C.G.A. § 31-7-1, Title 31- Health; Chapter 7- Regulation and Construction of Hospitals and other Health Care Facilities; Article 1- Regulation of Hospitals and Related Institutions- Definitions
   
O.C.G.A. § 31-7-3, Title 31- Health; Chapter 7- Regulation and Construction of Hospitals and other Health Care Facilities; Article 1- Regulation of Hospitals and Related Institutions- Requirements for permits to operate institutions; (c)... Disaster Preparedness Plan. 
   

O.C.G.A. § 31-7-5, Title 31- Health; Chapter 7- Regulation and Construction of Hospitals and other Health Care Facilities; Article 1- Regulation of Hospitals and Related Institutions- Exemptions from permit requirements; application of this chapter to federally operated institutions.

The following link will take you to the Georgia General Assembly, Georgia Code website.  Scroll down the page to find O.C.G.A. § 31-7-1, 31-7-3, and 31-7-5.

Official Code of Georgia Annotated

Rules:

State:
• Rules and Regulations for Residential Mental Health Facilities for Children and Youth, Chapter 290-4-4, adopted June 29, 1976.  Updates effective June 25, 2007.
   
• Disaster Preparedness Plans, Chapter 290-5-45, effective June 7, 1984. 
   

Federal:
• Requirements for States and Long Term Care Facilities: General requirements for psychiatric residential treatment facilities, CFR Title 42, Chapter IV, Part 483 - 483.354 through 483.376.

         

Fees:

• Permit: No charge

• Rules: $5.00

Other Resources:

Provider Tools for PRTF/RMHF