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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 36 - PROGRESS NOTES › Rule 15-16-1-40.36.4

Current through June 25, 2024
All entries involving subjective interpretation of the
						patient's progress should be supplemented with a description of the actual
						behavior observed.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 37 - TREATMENT PLAN REVIEW › Rule 15-16-1-40.37.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Interdisciplinary case conferences shall be regularly
						conducted to review and evaluate each patient's treatment plan and his or her
						progress in attaining the stated treatment goals and
						objectives.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 37 - TREATMENT PLAN REVIEW › Rule 15-16-1-40.37.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Interdisciplinary case conferences shall be documented,
						and the results of the review and evaluation shall be recorded in the patient's
						record. The review and update shall be completed no later than thirty (30) days
						following the first 10 days of treatment and at least every 60 days
						thereafter.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 38 - DISCHARGE PLANNING/AFTERCARE › Rule 15-16-1-40.38.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility maintains a centralized coordinated program
						to ensure that each patient has a planned program of continuing care which
						meets his post-discharge needs.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 38 - DISCHARGE PLANNING/AFTERCARE › Rule 15-16-1-40.38.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Each patient shall have an individualized discharge plan
						which reflects input from all disciplines involved in his care. The patient,
						patient's family, and/or significant others shall be involved in the discharge
						planning process.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 38 - DISCHARGE PLANNING/AFTERCARE › Rule 15-16-1-40.38.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Discharge planning data shall be collected at the time
						of admission or within seven (7) days thereafter.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 38 - DISCHARGE PLANNING/AFTERCARE › Rule 15-16-1-40.38.4

Current through June 25, 2024
The Chief Executive Officer shall delegate the
						responsibility for discharge planning, in writing, to one or more staff
						members.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 38 - DISCHARGE PLANNING/AFTERCARE › Rule 15-16-1-40.38.5

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall maintain written discharge planning
						policies and procedures which describe:
1. How the discharge coordinator will
					 function, and his authority and relationships with the facility's
					 staff;
2. The time period in which
					 each patient's need for discharge planning is determined (within seven days
					 after admission).
3. The maximum
					 time period after which re-evaluation of each patient's discharge plan is
					 made.
4. Local resources available
					 to the facility and the patient to assist in developing and implementing
					 individual discharge plan; and e. Provisions for periodic review and
					 re-evaluation of the facility's discharge planning program (at least
					 annually).
Miss. Code Ann.
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												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 38 - DISCHARGE PLANNING/AFTERCARE › Rule 15-16-1-40.38.6

Current through June 25, 2024
An interdisciplinary case conference shall be held prior
						to the patient's discharge. The discharge/aftercare plan shall be reviewed with
						the patient, patient's family and/or significant others.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 38 - DISCHARGE PLANNING/AFTERCARE › Rule 15-16-1-40.38.7

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall have documentation that the aftercare
						plan has been implemented and shall have documentation of follow-ups to assure
						referrals to appropriate community agencies.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 39 - DISCHARGE SUMMARY › Rule 15-16-1-40.39.1

Current through June 25, 2024
A discharge summary shall be entered in the patient's
						record within fourteen (14) days following discharge. The discharge summary
						shall include but not be limited to: a. reason for admission b. brief summary
						of treatment c. reason for discharge d. assessment of treatment plan goals and
						objectives. Recommendations and arrangements for further treatment, including
						prescribed medications and aftercare.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 40 - SUPPORT SERVICES: PHARMACY › Rule 15-16-1-40.40.1 - Direction and Supervision

Current through June 25, 2024
The hospital shall have a pharmacy directed by a
						registered pharmacist, who has had, by education or experience, training in the
						specialized area of hospital pharmacy. The pharmacy or drug room shall be
						administered in accordance with accepted professional principles. The
						pharmacist shall be assisted, as needed, by additional qualified pharmacists
						and ancillary personnel.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 40 - SUPPORT SERVICES: PHARMACY › Rule 15-16-1-40.40.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Pharmacy assistants shall work under the supervision of
						a pharmacist and shall not be assigned duties that are required to be performed
						only by registered pharmacists.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 40 - SUPPORT SERVICES: PHARMACY › Rule 15-16-1-40.40.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Provision shall be made for emergency pharmaceutical
						services.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 40 - SUPPORT SERVICES: PHARMACY › Rule 15-16-1-40.40.4

Current through June 25, 2024
If the hospital has 50 beds or less, and if no full-time
						pharmacists are employed by the hospital; and if medications administered to
						patients in the hospital are dispensed by pharmacist(s) elsewhere (i.e. outside
						the hospital)...then the hospital must have arrangements with a consultant
						pharmacist who shall supervise all matters pertaining to medication handling in
						the hospital. The hospital must have a written agreement with the consultant
						pharmacist to provide services on a routine basis to the hospital. The
						consultant pharmacist must make regular visits to the hospital to ensure the
						proper procurement, storage, recordkeeping, administration, and disposal of
						medications within the hospital. The consultant pharmacist must submit a
						written report, at least monthly, to the administrator upon the status of the
						performance of nursing personnel in the areas of drug handling as mentioned
						above. The report shall include any discrepancies in recordkeeping the
						consultant pharmacist finds during his/her inspection of the hospital. The
						consultant pharmacist shall meet all other requirements for Pharmacist as
						outlined under the other Subchapters 40 through 50.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 41 - RECORDS › Rule 15-16-1-40.41.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Records shall be kept of the transactions of the
						pharmacy (or drug room) and correlated with other hospital records where
						indicated. Such special records shall be kept as required by
						law.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 41 - RECORDS › Rule 15-16-1-40.41.2

Current through June 25, 2024
The pharmacy shall establish and maintain a satisfactory
						system of records and accountability in accordance with the policies of the
						hospital for maintaining adequate control over the requisitioning and
						dispensing of all drugs and pharmaceutical supplies.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 41 - RECORDS › Rule 15-16-1-40.41.3

Current through June 25, 2024
A record of the stock on hand and of the dispensing of
						all narcotic drugs shall be maintained in such a manner that the disposition of
						any particular item may be readily traced.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 41 - RECORDS › Rule 15-16-1-40.41.4

Current through June 25, 2024
Where possible, the label of each outpatient's
						individual prescription medication container shall bear the lot and control
						number of the drug, the name of the manufacturer (or trademark) and, unless the
						physician directs otherwise, the name of the medication
						dispensed.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 42 - CONTROL OF TOXIC OR DANGEROUS DRUGS › Rule 15-16-1-40.42.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Policies shall be established to control the
						administration of toxic or dangerous drugs with specific reference to the
						duration of the order and the dosage. The facility shall establish a written
						policy that all toxic or dangerous medications, not specifically prescribed as
						to time or number of doses, shall be automatically stopped after a reasonable
						time limit. The classification ordinarily thought of as toxic, dangerous or
						abuse drugs shall be varcotics, sedatives, anticoagulants, antibiotics,
						oxytocics and cortisone products, and shall include other categories so
						established by federal, state or local laws.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 43 - DRUGS TO BE DISPENSED › Rule 15-16-1-40.43.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The pharmacist, with the advice and guidance of the
						pharmacy and therapeutics committee, shall be responsible for specifications as
						to quality, quantity, and source of supply of all drugs.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 43 - DRUGS TO BE DISPENSED › Rule 15-16-1-40.43.2

Current through June 25, 2024
There shall be available a formulary or list of drugs
						accepted for use in the facility which is developed and amended at regular
						intervals by the pharmacy and therapeutics committee (or equivalent committee)
						with the cooperation of the pharmacist and the
						administration.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 43 - DRUGS TO BE DISPENSED › Rule 15-16-1-40.43.3

Current through June 25, 2024
The pharmacy of drug room shall be adequately supplied
						with preparations as approved.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 43 - DRUGS TO BE DISPENSED › Rule 15-16-1-40.43.4 - Committee

Current through June 25, 2024
There shall be a pharmacy and therapeutics committee (or
						equivalent committee), composed of physicians and pharmacists, and registered
						professional nurses, established in the facility.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 43 - DRUGS TO BE DISPENSED › Rule 15-16-1-40.43.5

Current through June 25, 2024
It shall represent the organization line of
						communication and the liaison between the professional staff and the
						pharmacist.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 43 - DRUGS TO BE DISPENSED › Rule 15-16-1-40.43.6

Current through June 25, 2024
The committee shall assist in the formulation of board
						professional policies regarding the evaluation, appraisal, selection,
						procurement, storage, distribution, use, and safety procedures, and all other
						matters relating to drugs in hospitals.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 43 - DRUGS TO BE DISPENSED › Rule 15-16-1-40.43.7

Current through June 25, 2024
The committee shall perform the following specific
						functions: a. Serve as an advisory group to the professional staff and the
						pharmacist on matters pertaining to the choice of drugs; b. develop and review
						periodically a formulary or drug list for use in the facility; c. establish
						standards concerning the use and control of investigational drugs and research
						in the use of recognized drugs; d. evaluate clinical data concerning new drugs
						or preparations requested for use in the facility; e. make recommendations
						concerning drugs to be stocked on the nursing unit floors and by other
						services; and f. prevent unnecessary duplication in stocking drugs and drugs in
						combination having identical amounts of the same therapeutic
						ingredients.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 43 - DRUGS TO BE DISPENSED › Rule 15-16-1-40.43.8

Current through June 25, 2024
The committee shall meet at least quarterly and report
						to the professional staff.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 44 - MEDICATION CONTROL › Rule 15-16-1-40.44.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall have written policies and procedures
						designed to ensure that all medications are dispensed and administered safely
						and properly in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws
						and regulations.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 44 - MEDICATION CONTROL › Rule 15-16-1-40.44.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Medication orders shall be written only by authorized
						prescribers.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 44 - MEDICATION CONTROL › Rule 15-16-1-40.44.3

Current through June 25, 2024
An up-to-date list of authorized prescribers shall be
						available in all areas where medication is dispensed.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 44 - MEDICATION CONTROL › Rule 15-16-1-40.44.4

Current through June 25, 2024
Telephone orders shall be accepted only from individuals
						on the list of authorized prescribers.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 44 - MEDICATION CONTROL › Rule 15-16-1-40.44.5

Current through June 25, 2024
Telephone orders shall be limited to emergency
						situations that have been defined in writing in the facility's policies and
						procedures manual.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 44 - MEDICATION CONTROL › Rule 15-16-1-40.44.6

Current through June 25, 2024
Telephone orders shall be accepted and written in the
						patient's record only by staff authorized to administer
						medication.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 44 - MEDICATION CONTROL › Rule 15-16-1-40.44.7

Current through June 25, 2024
Telephone orders shall be signed by an authorized
						prescriber on the next regular working day, but in all events within 72
						hours.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 44 - MEDICATION CONTROL › Rule 15-16-1-40.44.8

Current through June 25, 2024
A written order signed by the authorized prescriber
						shall be include in patient's record.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 44 - MEDICATION CONTROL › Rule 15-16-1-40.44.9

Current through June 25, 2024
Medication orders that contain abbreviations and
						chemical symbols shall be carried out only if the abbreviations and symbols are
						on a standard list approved by the physician members of the professional
						staff.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 44 - MEDICATION CONTROL › Rule 15-16-1-40.44.10

Current through June 25, 2024
There shall be automatic stop orders on specified
						medications. Refer to Rule 40.34. 1.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 44 - MEDICATION CONTROL › Rule 15-16-1-40.44.11

Current through June 25, 2024
There shall be a specific routine of drug
						administration, indicating dose schedules and standardization of
						abbreviations.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 44 - MEDICATION CONTROL › Rule 15-16-1-40.44.12

Current through June 25, 2024
Only pharmacists, physicians, registered nurses, or
						licensed practical nurses shall administer medications.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 44 - MEDICATION CONTROL › Rule 15-16-1-40.44.13

Current through June 25, 2024
Self administration of medication shall be permitted
						only when specifically ordered by the responsible physician.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 44 - MEDICATION CONTROL › Rule 15-16-1-40.44.14

Current through June 25, 2024
Drugs brought into the facility by patients shall not be
						administered unless they can be absolutely identified, and unless written
						orders to administer these specific drugs are given by the responsible
						physician. If the drugs that the patient brings to the facility are not to be
						used, they shall be packaged, sealed, and stored, and, if approved by the
						responsible physician, they shall be returned to the patient, family, or
						significant others at the time of discharge.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 44 - MEDICATION CONTROL › Rule 15-16-1-40.44.15

Current through June 25, 2024
The patient and, when appropriate, the family shall be
						instructed about which medications, if any, are to be administered at
						home.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 44 - MEDICATION CONTROL › Rule 15-16-1-40.44.16

Current through June 25, 2024
Medications administered, medication errors, and adverse
						drug reactions shall be documented in the patient's record.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 44 - MEDICATION CONTROL › Rule 15-16-1-40.44.17

Current through June 25, 2024
Facilities should implement a reporting system under
						which the reporting program of the federal Food and Drug Administration and the
						drug manufacturer are advised of unexpected adverse drug
						reactions.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 44 - MEDICATION CONTROL › Rule 15-16-1-40.44.18

Current through June 25, 2024
There shall be methods of detecting drug side effects or
						toxic reactions.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 44 - MEDICATION CONTROL › Rule 15-16-1-40.44.19

Current through June 25, 2024
Investigational drugs shall be used only under the
						direct supervision of the principal investigator and with the approval of
						research review committee and either the physician members of the professional
						staff or an appropriate committee of the professional staff.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 44 - MEDICATION CONTROL › Rule 15-16-1-40.44.20

Current through June 25, 2024
A central unit shall be established where essential
						information on investigational drugs, such as dosage form, dosage range,
						storage requirements, adverse reactions, usage, and contraindications, is
						maintained.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 44 - MEDICATION CONTROL › Rule 15-16-1-40.44.21 - Investigational drugs shall be properly labeled

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 44 - MEDICATION CONTROL › Rule 15-16-1-40.44.22

Current through June 25, 2024
Nurses may administer investigational drugs only after
						receiving basic pharmacologic information about the drugs.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 44 - MEDICATION CONTROL › Rule 15-16-1-40.44.23

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall have specific methods for controlling
						and accounting for drug products.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 44 - MEDICATION CONTROL › Rule 15-16-1-40.44.24

Current through June 25, 2024
The pharmacy service shall maintain records of its
						transactions as required by law and as necessary to maintain adequate control
						of, and accountability for, all drugs. These records shall document all
						supplies issued to units, departments, or services of the facility, as well as
						all prescription drugs dispensed.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 44 - MEDICATION CONTROL › Rule 15-16-1-40.44.25

Current through June 25, 2024
Records and inventories of the drugs listed in the
						current Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act shall be maintained
						as required by the act and regulations.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 44 - MEDICATION CONTROL › Rule 15-16-1-40.44.26

Current through June 25, 2024
Distribution and administration of controlled drugs are
						adequately documented, and inspections of these records by the pharmacist is
						documented.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 45 - EMERGENCY MEDICATION KIT › Rule 15-16-1-40.45.1

Current through June 25, 2024
There is an emergency kit that is : a. made up under the
						supervision and responsibility of the pharmacist, and approved by the Pharmacy
						and Therapeutic Committee; b. readily available to staff yet not accessible to
						patients; c. constituted so as to be appropriate to the needs of the patients;
						and d. inspected monthly to remove deteriorated and outdated drugs and to
						ensure completeness of content.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 45 - EMERGENCY MEDICATION KIT › Rule 15-16-1-40.45.2

Current through June 25, 2024
The pharmacist responsible for the emergency kit shall
						provide a list of its contents and appropriate instructions, and shall
						authenticate this list with his signature.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 46 - STORAGE OF DRUGS › Rule 15-16-1-40.46.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Drug storage shall be maintained in accordance with the
						security requirements of federal, state, and local laws. Drug preparation areas
						and drug storage areas shall be well-lighted and shall be so located that
						personnel will not be interrupted when handling drugs.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 46 - STORAGE OF DRUGS › Rule 15-16-1-40.46.2 - All drugs shall be kept in locked storage

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 46 - STORAGE OF DRUGS › Rule 15-16-1-40.46.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Poisons, external drugs, and internal drugs shall be
						stored on separate shelves or in separate cabinets.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 46 - STORAGE OF DRUGS › Rule 15-16-1-40.46.4

Current through June 25, 2024
Medications that are stored in a refrigerator containing
						items other than drugs shall be kept in a separate compartment or container
						with proper security.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 46 - STORAGE OF DRUGS › Rule 15-16-1-40.46.5

Current through June 25, 2024
Antidote charts and the telephone number of the Regional
						Poison Control Center shall be kept in all drug storage and preparation
						areas.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 47 - SPACE FOR STORAGE OF DRUGS › Rule 15-16-1-40.47.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Adequate space shall be provided in the Pharmacy for
						storage of drugs and for keeping of necessary records. The pharmacy shall be
						capable of being securely locked in accordance with regulations regarding
						storage of dangerous drugs. Adequate space is defined on a minimum of 350
						square feed for 50 beds or less; 500 sq. feet for 75 beds or less; 750 sq. ft.
						for 100 beds of less, and 1000 sq. ft. for 100 beds or more.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 47 - SPACE FOR STORAGE OF DRUGS › Rule 15-16-1-40.47.2

Current through June 25, 2024
If the hospital has 50 beds or less, and if no full-time
						pharmacists are employed by the hospital, and if medications administered to
						patients in the hospital are dispensed by pharmacist(s) elsewhere (i.e. outside
						the hospital)...then only the storage of pre-dispensed, individual medications
						(either medication containers or unit-dose medications) shall be allowed in the
						hospital. The exception is for the allowance for Emergency Medications as
						outlined in Rule 40.45.1
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 47 - SPACE FOR STORAGE OF DRUGS › Rule 15-16-1-40.47.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Storage of medications, as outlined directly above, in
						the hospital shall be in an area to measure not less than 100 square feet of
						space. This storage area is to be designated as the Medication
Preparation Area/Room, and is to have the following
						personality:
1. Medication Refrigerator
					 (for storage or drugs and biologicals);
2. Handwashing lavatory with hot water
					 capability, and paper towel dispenser.
3. Medication Preparation Area/Room to have
					 self-closing self-locking door(s);
4. Medication Preparation Area/Room to have
					 its own environment control, i.e., its own thermostats and regulator of heating
					 and air-conditioning. The air temperature in the Medication Preparation
					 Area/Room is not to exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit or fall below 50 degrees
					 Fahrenheit.
5. Medication
					 Preparation Area/Room to have counter-top space provided for medication
					 preparation adequate to meet the needs of the hospital, but not less than 18
					 square feet of space (the hospital may ask for a variance of this requirement
					 if medication carts are utilized with a unit-dose drug delivery
					 system).
6. Medication Preparation
					 Area/Room to have special, securely constructed cabinet(s) or area, adequate in
					 size, for the storage of controlled substances in the hospital (the hospital
					 may ask for a variance of this requirement if medication carts are utilized
					 which are equipped with securely constructed controlled substance
					 cabinets(s).
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 48 - QUALITY ASSURANCE ACTIVITIES › Rule 15-16-1-40.48.1

Current through June 25, 2024
A pharmacist shall regularly review the medication
						records of patients.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 48 - QUALITY ASSURANCE ACTIVITIES › Rule 15-16-1-40.48.2

Current through June 25, 2024
All medication orders shall be reviewed monthly by the
						responsible physician. Adverse drug reactions and medication errors shall be
						reported to the physician responsible for the patient, and shall be documented
						in the patient's record.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 48 - QUALITY ASSURANCE ACTIVITIES › Rule 15-16-1-40.48.3

Current through June 25, 2024
The pharmacist in charge of dispensing medications shall
						provide for monthly inspection of all storage units including emergency boxes
						and emergency carts.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 48 - QUALITY ASSURANCE ACTIVITIES › Rule 15-16-1-40.48.4

Current through June 25, 2024
A record of these inspections shall be maintained in
						order to verify the following:
1.
					 Disinfectants and drugs for external use are stored separately from internal
					 and injectable medications.
2.
					 Drugs requiring special conditions for storage to ensure stability are properly
					 stored.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 49 - FUNCTIONAL SAFETY AND SANITATION › Rule 15-16-1-40.49.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Adequate precautions shall be taken to store medications
						under proper conditions of sanitation, temperature, light, moisture,
						ventilation, segregation, and security.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 49 - FUNCTIONAL SAFETY AND SANITATION › Rule 15-16-1-40.49.2 - All drugs shall be kept in locked storage

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 49 - FUNCTIONAL SAFETY AND SANITATION › Rule 15-16-1-40.49.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Security shall be maintained in accordance with local
						and state laws.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 49 - FUNCTIONAL SAFETY AND SANITATION › Rule 15-16-1-40.49.4

Current through June 25, 2024
Poisons, external drugs, and internal drugs shall be
						stored on separate shelves or in separate containers.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 49 - FUNCTIONAL SAFETY AND SANITATION › Rule 15-16-1-40.49.5

Current through June 25, 2024
Drugs preparation and storage areas shall be well
						lighted and shall be located where personnel will not be interrupted when
						handling drugs.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 49 - FUNCTIONAL SAFETY AND SANITATION › Rule 15-16-1-40.49.6

Current through June 25, 2024
Metric-apothecaries' weight and measure conversion
						charts shall be posted in each drug preparation area and wherever else they are
						needed.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 50 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Rule 15-16-1-40.50.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The director of the pharmacy service shall receive
						orientation in the specialization functions of the facility.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 50 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Rule 15-16-1-40.50.2

Current through June 25, 2024
A pharmacist should participate in staff development
						programs for the clinical staff.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 50 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Rule 15-16-1-40.50.3

Current through June 25, 2024
As appropriate, a pharmacist should participate in
						public education and information programs relative to the services of the
						facility.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 50 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Rule 15-16-1-40.50.4

Current through June 25, 2024
Up-to-date pharmaceutical reference material shall be
						provided so that appropriate staff will have adequate information concerning
						drugs.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 40 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS › Subchapter 50 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Rule 15-16-1-40.50.5

Current through June 25, 2024
Current editions of text and reference books covering
						the following topics shall be provided; theoretical and practical pharmacy;
						general, organic, pharmaceutical, and biological chemistry; toxicology;
						pharmacology; bacteriology; sterilization and disinfection; and other subjects
						important to good patient care.
Miss. Code Ann.
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