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Georgia schedules hearings on medication-aide duties in personal care and assisted living
Georgia DCH proposes updating employee health and tuberculosis screening rules and allowing certified medication aides to administer GLP-1 medications in personal care homes and assisted-living communities. Virtual hearings are August 11, and written comments are due August 13 at 5 p.m.
- Topic
- Long-term care
- Place
- Statewide
- Reviewed
- July 31, 2026
Reviewed July 31, 2026; check again by August 13, 2026. Check the linked source for later developments.
Why it matters
The proposal affects who may perform medication tasks and how facilities document training, supervision, staff health, and safety requirements.
What to watch next
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Responsible source
Georgia Department of Community Health
Official proposed-rule hearing notice. Confirm current dates, eligibility, and instructions with the responsible source.
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