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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 20 - STAFF DEVELOPMENT › Rule 15-16-1-40.20.4

Current through June 25, 2024
Staff development program shall reflect all
						administrative and service changes in the facility and shall prepare personnel
						for promotions and responsibilities.
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 20 - STAFF DEVELOPMENT › Rule 15-16-1-40.20.5

Current through June 25, 2024
A continuous professional education program shall be
						provided to keep the professional staff informed of significant clinical and
						administrative developments and skills.
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 20 - STAFF DEVELOPMENT › Rule 15-16-1-40.20.6

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall provide continuing training for all
						staff and specific orientation for all new personnel in the principles of
						confidentiality, privacy, patients' rights, infection control, fire prevention,
						disaster preparedness, accident prevention and patient
						safety.
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 20 - STAFF DEVELOPMENT › Rule 15-16-1-40.20.7

Current through June 25, 2024
Specialized training shall be provided for staff working
						with children and adolescents.
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 20 - STAFF DEVELOPMENT › Rule 15-16-1-40.20.8

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall have documentation of the staff
						development, in-service training and orientation activities of all
						employees.
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 21 - PATIENT RIGHTS › Rule 15-16-1-40.21.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall support and protect the fundamental
						human, civil, constitutional and statutory rights of each
						patient.
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 21 - PATIENT RIGHTS › Rule 15-16-1-40.21.2

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall have written policies and procedures
						that describe the rights of patients and the means by which these rights are
						protected and exercised. These rights shall include the following:
1. Each patient shall have impartial access
					 to treatment, regardless of race, religion, sex, ethnicity, age or
					 disabilities.
2. Each patient's
					 personal dignity shall be recognized and respected in the provision of all care
					 and treatment.
3. Each patient
					 shall receive individualized treatment, which shall include at least the
					 following:
a. The provision of adequate and
					 human services regardless of source(s) of financial support;
b. The provision of services within the least
					 restrictive environment possible;
c. The provision of an individual treatment
					 plan;
d. The periodic review of the
					 patient's treatment plan;
e. The
					 active participation of patients over twelve (12) years of age and their
					 responsible parent, relative, or guardian in planning for treatment; and
f. The provision of an adequate
					 number of competent, qualified and experienced professional clinical staff to
					 supervise and implement the treatment plan.
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 21 - PATIENT RIGHTS › Rule 15-16-1-40.21.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Each patient shall be informed of his or her rights in a
						language the patient understands.
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 21 - PATIENT RIGHTS › Rule 15-16-1-40.21.4

Current through June 25, 2024
Each patient shall receive a written statement of
						patient rights and a copy of this statement shall be posted in various areas of
						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 21 - PATIENT RIGHTS › Rule 15-16-1-40.21.5

Current through June 25, 2024
As appropriate, the patient, the patient's family or the
						patient's legal guardian shall be fully informed about the following
						items:
1. The rights of
					 patients;
2. The professional staff
					 members responsible for his or her care, their professional status and their
					 staff relationship;
3. The nature
					 of the care, procedures and treatment that he or she will receive;
4. The current and future use and disposition
					 of products of special observation and audiovisual techniques, such as one-way
					 vision mirrors, tape recorders, television, movies or photographs;
5. The risks, side effects and benefits of
					 all medications and treatment procedures used, especially those that are
					 unusual or experimental;
6. The
					 alternate treatment procedures that are available;
7. The right to refuse to participate in any
					 research project without compromising his or her access to facility
					 services;
8. The right to the
					 extent permitted by law, to refuse specific medications or treatment
					 procedures;
9. The responsibility
					 of the facility when the patient refuse treatment, to seek appropriate legal
					 alternatives or orders of involuntary treatment, or, in accordance with
					 professional standards, to terminate the relationship with the patient upon
					 reasonable notice;
10. As
					 appropriate, the cost, itemized when possible, of services rendered;
11. The source of the facility's
					 reimbursement and any limitations placed on duration of services;
12. The reasons for any proposed change in
					 the professional staff responsible for the patient, or for any transfer of the
					 patient either within or outside of the facility.
13. The rules and regulations of the facility
					 applicable to his or her conduct;
14. The right to initiate a complaint or
					 grievance procedure and the appropriate means of requesting a hearing or review
					 of the complaint;
15. The discharge
					 plans; and
16. The plans for
					 meeting continuing mental and physical health requirements following
					 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 21 - PATIENT RIGHTS › Rule 15-16-1-40.21.6

Current through June 25, 2024
In accordance with the requirements of any applicable
						law or any other applicable standard in this manual, a written, dated and
						signed informed consent form shall be obtained from the patient, the patient's
						family or the patient's legal guardian, as appropriate, for participation in
						any research project and for use or performance of the following:
1. Surgical procedures;
2. Electroconvulsive therapy;
3. Unusual medications;
4. Hazardous assessment procedures;
5. Audiovisual equipment; and
6. Other procedures where consent is 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 21 - PATIENT RIGHTS › Rule 15-16-1-40.21.7

Current through June 25, 2024
The maintenance of confidentiality of communications
						between patients and staff and of all information recorded in patient records
						shall be the responsibility of all staff. (Refer to the patient records section
						of this manual.) The facility shall provide continuing training for all staff
						and specific orientation for all new personnel in the principles of
						confidentiality and privacy.
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 21 - PATIENT RIGHTS › Rule 15-16-1-40.21.8

Current through June 25, 2024
The patient shall be allowed to work for the service
						provider only under the following conditions:
1. The work is part of the individual
					 treatment plan;
2. The work is
					 performed voluntarily;
3. The
					 patient receives wages commensurate with the economic value of the work;
					 and
4. The work project complies
					 with local, state and federal 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 22 - SPECIAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-40.22.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Treatment procedures that require special justification
						shall include, but not necessarily be limited to the following:
1. The use of restraint;
2. The use of seclusion;
3. The use of electroconvulsive therapy and
					 other forms of convulsive therapy;
4. The performance of psychosurgery of other
					 surgical procedures for the intervention in, or alteration of, a mental,
					 emotional or behavioral disorder;
5. The use of behavior modification
					 procedures that use painful stimuli;
6. The use of unusual medications and
					 investigational and experimental drugs;
7. The prescribing and administering of drugs
					 for maintenance use that have abuse potential (usually considered to be
					 Schedule II drugs), and drugs that are known to involve substantial risk or to
					 be associated with undesirable side effects; and
8. The use of research projects that involve
					 inconvenience or risk to the patient.
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 22 - SPECIAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-40.22.2

Current through June 25, 2024
The rationale for using special treatment procedures
						shall be clearly stated in the patient's record.
1. When appropriate, there shall be evidence
					 in the patient's record that proposed special treatment procedures have been
					 reviewed before implementation by the head of the professional staff and/or his
					 or her designee.
2. The plan for
					 using special treatment procedures shall be consistent with the patient's
					 rights and the facility's policies governing the use of such
					 procedures.
3. The clinical
					 indications for the use of special treatment procedures shall be documented in
					 the patient's record.
4. The
					 clinical indications for the use of special treatment procedures shall outweigh
					 the known contraindications.
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 22 - SPECIAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-40.22.4

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall have written policies and procedures
						that govern the use of electroconvulsive therapy and other forms of convulsive
						therapy.
1. The written informed
					 consent of the patient for the use of electroconvulsive therapy or other forms
					 of convulsive therapy shall be obtained and made part of the patient's record.
					 The patient may withdraw consent at any time.
2. When required, the written informed
					 consent of the family and/or legal guardian for the use of electroconvulsive
					 therapy or other forms of convulsive therapy shall be obtained and made part of
					 the patient's record. The family and/or guardian may withdraw consent at any
					 time.
3. In cases dealing with
					 children or adolescents, the responsible parent(s), relative or guardian, and,
					 when appropriate, the patient shall give written, dated and signed informed
					 consent for the use of electroconvulsive therapy or other forms of convulsive
					 therapy. The family and/or guardian and, when appropriate, the child or
					 adolescent patient may withdraw consent at any time.
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 22 - SPECIAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-40.22.5

Current through June 25, 2024
Electroconvulsive therapy or other forms of convulsive
						therapy shall not be administered to children or adolescents unless, prior to
						the initiation of treatment, two (2) qualified psychiatrists who have training
						or experience in the treatment of children and adolescents and who are not
						affiliated with the treating program have examined the patient, have consulted
						with the responsible psychiatrist, and have written and signed reports in the
						patient's record that concur with the decision to administer such therapy. The
						record of patients under the age of thirteen (13) shall contain documentation
						that such examinations and consultations were carried out by qualified child
						psychiatrists.
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 22 - SPECIAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-40.22.6

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall have written policies and procedures
						that govern the performance of psychosurgery or other surgical procedures for
						the intervention in, or alteration of, a mental, emotional or behavioral
						disorder in an adult patient.
1.
					 Psychosurgery shall not be performed on any adult patient unless, prior to the
					 initiation of such treatment, a qualified psychiatrist and a neurosurgeon who
					 are not affiliated with the treating program have examined the patient, have
					 consulted with the responsible psychiatrist and have written and signed reports
					 in the patient's record that concur with the decision to perform
					 psychosurgery.
2. The patient's
					 record shall contain documentation of such examinations and
					 consultations.
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 22 - SPECIAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-40.22.7

Current through June 25, 2024
The written informed consent of the adult patient for
						the performance of psychosurgery or other surgical procedures for the
						intervention in, or alteration of, a mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder
						shall be obtained and made part of the patient's record. The patient may
						withdraw consent at any time. When required, the written informed consent of
						the family and/or legal guardian for the performance of psychosurgery or other
						surgical procedures for the intervention in, or alteration of, a mental,
						emotional or behavioral disorder in an adult patient shall be obtained and made
						part of the patient's record. The family and/or guardian may withdraw consent
						at any time.
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 22 - SPECIAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-40.22.8

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall have policies that prohibit the
						performance of psychosurgery or other surgical procedures for the intervention
						in, or alteration of a mental, emotional or behavioral disorder in children or
						adolescents.
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 22 - SPECIAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-40.22.9

Current through June 25, 2024
Behavior modification procedures that use painful
						stimuli shall be documented in the patient's record.Such documentation shall
						include the rationale or justification for the use of the procedure, the
						required authorization, a description of the procedures employed to protect the
						patient's safety and rights, and a description of the behavior modification
						procedures to be used.
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 22 - SPECIAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-40.22.10

Current through June 25, 2024
The written informed consent of the patient for the use
						of behavior modification procedures that use painful stimuli shall be obtained
						and made part of the patient's record. The patient may withdraw consent at any
						time.
1. When required, the written
					 informed consent of the family and/or legal guardian shall be obtained and made
					 part of the patient's record. The family and/or guardian may withdraw consent
					 at any time.
2. In cases dealing
					 with children or adolescents, the responsible parent(s), relative or guardian
					 and, when appropriate, the patient shall given written, dated and signed
					 informed consent. The family and/or guardian and, when appropriate, the child
					 or adolescent patient may withdraw consent at any time.
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 22 - SPECIAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-40.22.11

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall have written policies and procedures
						that govern the use of unusual medications and investigational and experimental
						drugs.
1. Unusual or experimental
					 drugs shall be reviewed before use by the research review committee, the
					 patient rights' review committee, or another appropriate peer review
					 committee.
2. Investigational drugs
					 shall be used only under the direct supervision of the principal investigator
					 and with the approval of the physician members of the professional staff or an
					 appropriate committee of the professional staff, the research review committee
					 and appropriate federal, state and local 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 22 - SPECIAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-40.22.12

Current through June 25, 2024
A central unit shall be established to maintain
						essential information on investigational drugs, such as drug dosage form,
						dosage range, storage requirements, adverse reactions, usage and
						contraindications.
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 22 - SPECIAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-40.22.13

Current through June 25, 2024
Investigational drugs shall be properly
						labeled.
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 22 - SPECIAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-40.22.14

Current through June 25, 2024
Nurses may administer investigational drugs only after
						receiving basic pharmacologic information about the 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 22 - SPECIAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-40.22.15

Current through June 25, 2024
The written informed consent of the patient for the use
						of unusual medications or investigational or experimental drugs shall be
						obtained and made part of the patient's record. The patient may withdraw
						consent at any time.
1. When required,
					 the written informed consent of the family and/or legal guardian for the use of
					 unusual medication or investigational or experimental drugs shall be obtained
					 and made part of the patient record. The family and/or guardian may withdraw
					 consent at any time.
2. In cases
					 dealing with children and adolescents, the responsible parent(s), relative, or
					 guardian and, when appropriate, the patient shall give written, dated and
					 signed informed consent, unless prohibited by law. The family an/or guardian
					 and, when appropriate, the child or adolescent patient may withdraw consent at
					 any time.
3. The denial of consent
					 to take unusual medications of investigational or experimental drugs shall not
					 be cause for denying or altering services indicated for the patient.
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 22 - SPECIAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-40.22.16

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall have written policies and procedures
						that govern the prescribing and administering of drugs for maintenance use that
						have abuse potential (usually considered to be Schedule II drugs), and drugs
						that are known to involve a substantial risk or be associated with undesirable
						side effects.
1. Drugs that have abuse
					 potential shall be prescribed and administered for maintenance use only when
					 the following criteria are met:
a. A
					 physician member of the professional staff has reviewed the patient's record
					 and has recorded the reasons for prescribing the drug(s) in the patient's
					 record;
b. The prescribed drug is
					 listed in the facility's formulary; and
c. Prior to the administration of the drug,
					 the patient and, when required by law, the patient's parent(s) or guardian are
					 informed orally and in writing, and, if possible, in the patient's native
					 language, of the benefits and hazards of the drug.
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 22 - SPECIAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-40.22.17

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall have written policies and procedures
						that protect the rights of patients involved in research projects that involve
						inconvenience or risk to the patient. The policies and procedures shall require
						a statement of the rationale for a patient's participation in any research
						project that involves inconvenience to risk to the patient.
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 23 - PATIENT RECORDS › Rule 15-16-1-40.23.1

Current through June 25, 2024
A patient record shall be maintained, in accordance with
						accepted professional principles, for each patient admitted for care 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 23 - PATIENT RECORDS › Rule 15-16-1-40.23.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Such records shall be kept confidential and only
						authorized personnel shall have access to the record. Staff members and other
						persons having access to patient records shall be required to abide by the
						written policies confidentiality of patient records and disclosure of
						information in the record, as well as, all applicable federal, state and local
						laws, rules 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 23 - PATIENT RECORDS › Rule 15-16-1-40.23.3

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall have written policies and procedures
						that protect the confidentiality of patient records and govern the disclosure
						of information in the records. The policies and procedures shall specify the
						conditions under which information on applicants or patients may be disclosed
						and the procedures for releasing such information.
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 23 - PATIENT RECORDS › Rule 15-16-1-40.23.4

Current through June 25, 2024
A patient or his or her authorized representative may
						consent to the release of information provided that written consent is given on
						a form containing the following information:
1. Name of patient;
2. Name of program;
3. The name of the person, agency or
					 organization to which the information is to be disclosed;
4. The specific information to be
					 disclosed;
5. The purpose for the
					 disclosure;
6. The date the consent
					 was signed and the signature of the individual witnessing the
					 consent;
7. The signature of the
					 patient, parent, guardian or authorized representative; and
8. A notice that the consent is valid only
					 for a specified period of time.
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 23 - PATIENT RECORDS › Rule 15-16-1-40.23.5

Current through June 25, 2024
The written consent of a patient, or his or her
						authorized representative, to the disclosure of information shall be considered
						valid only if the following conditions have been met:
1. The patient or the representative shall be
					 informed, in a manner calculated to assure his or her understanding, of the
					 specific type of information that has been requested and, if known, the
					 benefits and disadvantages of releasing the information;
2. The patient or the representative shall
					 give consent voluntarily;
3. The
					 patient or the representative shall be informed that the provision of services
					 is not contingent upon his or her decision concerning the release of
					 information; and
4. The patient's
					 consent shall be acquired in accordance with all applicable federal, state and
					 local laws, rules 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 23 - PATIENT RECORDS › Rule 15-16-1-40.23.6

Current through June 25, 2024
Every consent for release of information, the actual
						date the information was released, the specific information released, and the
						signature of the staff member who released the information shall be made a part
						of the patient 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 23 - PATIENT RECORDS › Rule 15-16-1-40.23.7

Current through June 25, 2024
In a life-threatening situation or when an individual's
						condition or situation precludes the possibility of obtaining written consent,
						the facility may release pertinent medical information to the medical personnel
						responsible for the individual's care without the individual's consent and
						without the authorization of the Chief Executive Officer or a designee, if
						obtaining such authorization would cause an excessive delay in delivering
						treatment to the individual.
1. When
					 information has been released under emergency conditions, the staff member
					 responsible for the release of information shall enter all pertinent details of
					 the transaction into the individual's record including at least the following
					 items:
a. The date the information was
					 released;
b. The person to whom the
					 information was released;
c. The
					 reason the information was released;
d. The reason written consent could not be
					 obtained; and
e. The specific
					 information released.
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 23 - PATIENT RECORDS › Rule 15-16-1-40.23.8

Current through June 25, 2024
Patient records shall not be removed from the facility
						except upon subpoena and court order.
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 24 - PRESERVATION AND STORAGE › Rule 15-16-1-40.24.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Records shall be preserved, either in the original or by
						microfilm, for a period of time not less than that determined by the statute of
						limitations in the State of Mississippi.
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 24 - PRESERVATION AND STORAGE › Rule 15-16-1-40.24.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Written policies and procedures shall govern the
						compilation, storage, dissemination and accessibility of patient records. The
						policies and procedures shall be designed to assure that the facility fulfills
						its responsibility to safeguard and protect the patient record against loss,
						unauthorized alteration, or disclosure of information; to assure that each
						patient record contains all required information; to uniformity in the format
						and forms in use in patient records; to require entries in patient records to
						be dated and signed.
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 24 - PRESERVATION AND STORAGE › Rule 15-16-1-40.24.3

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall provide facilities for the storage,
						processing and handling of patient records, including suitably locked and
						secured rooms and files. When a facility stores patient data on magnetic tape,
						computer files, or other types of automated information systems, adequate
						security measures shall prevent inadvertent or unauthorized access to such
						data. A written policy shall govern the disposal of patient records. Methods of
						disposal shall be designed to assure the confidentiality of information in the
						records.
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 25 - PERSONNEL › Rule 15-16-1-40.25.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The patient records department shall maintain, control
						and supervise the patient records, and shall be responsible for maintaining the
						quality.
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 25 - PERSONNEL › Rule 15-16-1-40.25.2

Current through June 25, 2024
A qualified medical record individual who is employed on
						at least a part-time basis, consistent with the needs of the facility and the
						professional staff, shall be responsible for the patient records department.
						This individual shall be a registered record administrator or an accredited
						record technician.
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 25 - PERSONNEL › Rule 15-16-1-40.25.3

Current through June 25, 2024
When it can be demonstrated that the size, location or
						needs of the facility do not justify employment of a qualified individual, the
						facility must secure the consultative assistance of a registered record
						administrator at least twice a year to assure that the patient record
						department is adequate to meet the needs of 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 26 - CENTRALIZATION OF REPORTS › Rule 15-16-1-40.26.1

Current through June 25, 2024
All clinical information pertaining to a patient's stay
						shall be centralized in the patient's record.
1. The original or all reports originating in
					 the facility shall be filed in the medical record.
2. Appropriate patient records shall be kept
					 on the unit where the patient is being treated and shall be directly accessible
					 to the clinician caring for the patient.
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 27 - CONTENT OF RECORDS › Rule 15-16-1-40.27.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The medical record shall contain sufficient information
						to justify the diagnosis and warrant the treatment and end results. The patient
						record shall describe the patient's health status at the time of admission, the
						services provided and the patient's progress in the facility, and the patient's
						health status at the time of discharge. The patient record shall provide
						information for the review and evaluation of the treatment provided to the
						patient. When appropriate, data in the patient record shall be used in
						training, research, evaluation and quality assurance programs. When indicated,
						the patient record shall contain documentation that the rights of the patient
						and of the patient's family are protected. The patient record shall contain
						documentation of the patient's and, as appropriate, family members' involvement
						in the patient's treatment program. When appropriate, a separate record may
						need to be maintained on each family member involved in the patient's treatment
						program. The patient record shall contain identifying data that is recorded on
						standardized forms. This identifying data shall include the following:
1. Full name;
2. Home address;
3. Home telephone number;
4. Date of birth;
5. Sex;
6. Race or ethnic origin;
7. Next of kin;
8. Education;
9. Marital status;
10. Type and place of employment;
11. Date of initial contact or admission to
					 the facility;
12. Legal status,
					 including relevant legal documents;
13. Other identifying data as
					 indicated;
14. Date the information
					 was gathered; and
15. Signature of
					 the staff member gathering the information.
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 27 - CONTENT OF RECORDS › Rule 15-16-1-40.27.2

Current through June 25, 2024
The patient record shall contain information on any
						unusual occurrences such as the following:
1. Treatment complications;
2. Accidents or injuries to the
					 patient;
3. Morbidity;
4. Death of a patient; and
5. Procedures that place the patient at risk
					 or that cause unusual pain.
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 27 - CONTENT OF RECORDS › Rule 15-16-1-40.27.3

Current through June 25, 2024
As necessary, the patient record shall contain
						documentation of the consent of the patient, appropriate family members or
						guardians for admission, treatment, evaluation, aftercare or
						research.
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 27 - CONTENT OF RECORDS › Rule 15-16-1-40.27.4

Current through June 25, 2024
The patient record shall contain both physical and
						psychiatric diagnoses that have been made using a recognized diagnostic
						system.
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 27 - CONTENT OF RECORDS › Rule 15-16-1-40.27.5

Current through June 25, 2024
The patient record shall contain reports of laboratory,
						roentgenographic, or other diagnostic procedures and reports of
						medical/surgical services when performed.
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 27 - CONTENT OF RECORDS › Rule 15-16-1-40.27.6

Current through June 25, 2024
The patient record shall contain correspondence
						concerning the patient's treatment, and signed and dated notations of telephone
						calls concerning the patient's treatment.
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 27 - CONTENT OF RECORDS › Rule 15-16-1-40.27.7

Current through June 25, 2024
A discharge summary shall be entered in the patient's
						record within a reasonable period of time (not to exceed 14 days) following
						discharge as determined by the professional staff bylaws, rules 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 27 - CONTENT OF RECORDS › Rule 15-16-1-40.27.8

Current through June 25, 2024
The patient record shall contain a plan for
						aftercare.
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 27 - CONTENT OF RECORDS › Rule 15-16-1-40.27.9

Current through June 25, 2024
All entries in the patient record shall be signed and
						dated. Symbols and abbreviations shall be used only if they have been approved
						by the professional staff, and only when there is an explanatory legend.
						Symbols and abbreviations shall not be used in the recording of
						diagnoses.
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 27 - CONTENT OF RECORDS › Rule 15-16-1-40.27.10

Current through June 25, 2024
When a patient dies, a summation statement shall be
						entered in the record in the form of a discharge summary. The summation
						statement shall include the circumstances leading to death and shall be signed
						by a physician. An autopsy shall be performed whenever possible. When an
						autopsy is performed, a provisional anatomic diagnosis shall be recorded in the
						patient's record within 72 hours. The complete protocol shall be made part of
						the record within three (3) months.
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 28 - PROMPTNESS OF RECORD COMPLETION › Rule 15-16-1-40.28.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Current records shall be completed promptly upon
						admission. Records of patients discharged shall be completed within 14 days
						following discharge. The staff regulations of the facility shall provide for
						the suspension or termination of staff privileges of physicians who are
						persistently delinquent in completing records.
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 29 - IDENTIFICATION, FILING AND INDEXING › Rule 15-16-1-40.29.1

Current through June 25, 2024
A system of identification and filing to ensure the
						prompt location of a patient's medical record shall be
						maintained.
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 29 - IDENTIFICATION, FILING AND INDEXING › Rule 15-16-1-40.29.2

Current through June 25, 2024
The patient index cards shall bear at least the full
						name of the patient, the address, the birth date and the medical record
						number.
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 29 - IDENTIFICATION, FILING AND INDEXING › Rule 15-16-1-40.29.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Records shall be indexed according to disease and
						physician, and shall be kept up to date. For indexing, any recognized system
						may be used.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17