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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 2 - Board of Mental Health › Subchapter 2 - Appeals to Board of Mental Health › Rule 24-1-2.2.3 - NOTICE OF APPEAL

Current through June 25, 2024
Notice of appeal to the Board of Mental Health shall be
					 received within the time allowed for the type of appeal being made. Such notice
					 shall be mailed to the Executive Director of the Department of Mental Health.
Miss Code Ann.
					 §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 2 - Board of Mental Health › Subchapter 2 - Appeals to Board of Mental Health › Rule 24-1-2.2.4 - APPEAL PROCESS

Current through June 25, 2024
The Legal Unit shall provide the Appellant a copy of the
					 Board of Mental Health regulation, Appeals to Board of Mental Health, which
					 outlines the appeal process.
Miss Code Ann.
					 §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 2 - Board of Mental Health › Subchapter 2 - Appeals to Board of Mental Health › Rule 24-1-2.2.5 - DOCUMENTS

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Documents in support of Appellants appeal
				  shall be submitted to the Executive Director within twenty (20) days of the
				  filing of the notice of appeal.
B.
				  If the documents are not received more than ten (10) days prior to the next
				  meeting of the Board, the appeal shall not be heard at the next meeting but
				  shall be scheduled for the following meeting.
C. Documents shall include, but not be
				  limited to:
1. all documents supporting the
				  original action which is on appeal
2. the record of the administrative hearing,
				  if a record has been made
3. all
				  written submissions to be considered offered subsequent to the administrative
				  hearing, if a hearing has been held
4. such other materials as the Appellant
				  believes are necessary to adequately present his/her case
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 2 - Board of Mental Health › Subchapter 2 - Appeals to Board of Mental Health › Rule 24-1-2.2.6 - TIME FOR HEARING

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Appeals to the
				  Board shall be heard no later than the second regular meeting of the Board
				  following the filing of the notice of appeal unless a delay has been requested
				  by the Board or a quorum is not present to hear the appeal. If a continuance
				  has been requested by the Board, the appeal shall be heard at a time set by the
				  Board. If a quorum is not present, the appeal shall be heard at the next
				  scheduled meeting.
B. Appeals
				  which have not been heard in a timely manner shall be considered to have been
				  waived, and the action being appealed shall be considered to be affirmed.
Miss Code Ann.
					 §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 2 - Board of Mental Health › Subchapter 2 - Appeals to Board of Mental Health › Rule 24-1-2.2.7 - EXECUTIVE SESSION

Current through June 25, 2024
Either the Board or the Appellee may request that the
					 matter be heard in Executive Session. All deliberations shall be in Executive
					 Sessions.
Miss Code Ann.
					 §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 2 - Board of Mental Health › Subchapter 2 - Appeals to Board of Mental Health › Rule 24-1-2.2.8 - PARTIES

Current through June 25, 2024
Appellants may be represented by counsel who shall speak
					 on appellant's behalf, appellant may speak for himself/herself, or both may
					 speak within the time restraints established by the Board.
Miss Code Ann.
					 §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 2 - Board of Mental Health › Subchapter 2 - Appeals to Board of Mental Health › Rule 24-1-2.2.9 - ORDER OF PRESENTATION

Current through June 25, 2024
A. The Appellant
				  shall offer any oral argument supporting his/her position. Twenty minutes shall
				  be allowed for this argument.
B.
				  Staff/counsel representing the Department/Program shall be allowed twenty
				  minutes for rebuttal argument.
C.
				  The Board of Mental Health may ask questions at any time during argument. Such
				  questions shall be counted in the total time allowed.
D. The Appellant shall be afforded ten
				  minutes at the end of rebuttal for closing statements.
Miss Code Ann.
					 §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 2 - Board of Mental Health › Subchapter 2 - Appeals to Board of Mental Health › Rule 24-1-2.2.10 - DECISION

Current through June 25, 2024
A. The Board of Mental Health shall notify
				  the Appellant of its decision within fifteen days of the meeting of the Board.
B. The Board shall report its
				  decision in the minutes of the Board.
Miss Code Ann.
					 §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 2 - Board of Mental Health › Subchapter 2 - Appeals to Board of Mental Health › Rule 24-1-2.2.11 - APPEAL OF THE BOARD DECISION

Current through June 25, 2024
Appeals taken from the decision of the Board of Mental
					 Health shall be in compliance with applicable state statutes.
Miss Code Ann.
					 §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 3 - Admissions › Subchapter 1 - Criteria for Admission to East Mississippi State Hospital, Mississippi State Hospital, North Mississippi State Hospital and South Mississippi State Hospital › Rule 24-1-3.1.1 - SOURCE OF AUTHORITY

Current through June 25, 2024
Section
					 41-4-1,
					 et seq., Section
					 41-21-63,
					 et seq.,
Section
					 41-31-1,
					 et seq., and Section
					 99-13-1,
					 et seq.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 3 - Admissions › Subchapter 1 - Criteria for Admission to East Mississippi State Hospital, Mississippi State Hospital, North Mississippi State Hospital and South Mississippi State Hospital › Rule 24-1-3.1.2 - PURPOSE

Current through June 25, 2024
To ensure compliance with statutory provisions for
					 admission.
Miss Code Ann.
					 §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq., §
											41-21-63,
					 et seq., §
											41-31-1,
					 et seq., and §
											99-13-1,
					 et seq.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 3 - Admissions › Subchapter 1 - Criteria for Admission to East Mississippi State Hospital, Mississippi State Hospital, North Mississippi State Hospital and South Mississippi State Hospital › Rule 24-1-3.1.3 - GENERAL ADMISSION CRITERIA

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Individuals
				  between the ages of twelve years and seventeen years eleven months may be
				  admitted for psychiatric treatment at Mississippi State Hospital.
B. Individuals between the ages of twelve
				  years and seventeen years eleven months may be admitted for chemical dependence
				  at Mississippi State Hospital.
C.
				  Children between the ages of four (4) years and eleven (11) years and eleven
				  (11) months may be admitted for psychiatric treatment only to Mississippi State
				  Hospital.
D. Adults may be
				  admitted for treatment of chemical dependence only to Mississippi State
				  Hospital.
E. Adult women and men
				  over the age of eighteen (18) may be admitted for psychiatric care at East
				  Mississippi State Hospital, Mississippi State Hospital, North Mississippi State
				  Hospital, and South Mississippi State Hospital.
Miss Code Ann.
					 §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq., §
											41-21-63,
					 et seq., §
											41-31-1,
					 et seq., and §
											99-13-1,
					 et seq.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 3 - Admissions › Subchapter 1 - Criteria for Admission to East Mississippi State Hospital, Mississippi State Hospital, North Mississippi State Hospital and South Mississippi State Hospital › Rule 24-1-3.1.4 - CATCHMENT AREAS

Current through June 25, 2024
All admissions shall be according to regional catchment
					 areas defined below. In extraordinary circumstances exceptions may be made but
					 must be approved by the Bureau Director.
A. Mississippi State Hospital - Mental Health
				  Regions 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, and 15.
B. East Mississippi State Hospital - Mental
				  Health Regions 4, 7, 10, 12, and 14.
C. North Mississippi State Hospital - Mental
				  Health Regions 2, 3, and 4.
D.
				  South Mississippi State Hospital - Mental Health Region 12.
Miss Code Ann.
					 §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq., §
											41-21-63,
					 et seq., §
											41-31-1,
					 et seq., and §
											99-13-1,
					 et seq.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 3 - Admissions › Subchapter 1 - Criteria for Admission to East Mississippi State Hospital, Mississippi State Hospital, North Mississippi State Hospital and South Mississippi State Hospital › Rule 24-1-3.1.5 - ADMISSION

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Psychiatric Services
1. Voluntary:
a. Applications for voluntary admission to
				  all programs will be accepted from the following:
(1) Persons over eighteen (18) years of age,
				  or married persons, who have not been adjudicated incompetent;
(2) Legal guardians or conservators of
				  persons over eighteen (18) years of age, or under the age of fourteen (14); and
(3) Parents of individuals under
				  the age of fourteen (14).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 3 - Admissions › Subchapter 1 - Criteria for Admission to East Mississippi State Hospital, Mississippi State Hospital, North Mississippi State Hospital and South Mississippi State Hospital › Rule 24-1-3.1.6 - PLACEMENT AND WAITING LISTS

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Priority shall
				  be given to court orders of admission. Admission to any service at each
				  hospital is limited by the official bed capacity. Individuals eligible for
				  admission for whom space is not available shall be placed on waiting lists as
				  described below.
B. Waiting lists
				  will be maintained by sex and date of application or court order for admission.
				  Persons determined eligible for admission will be placed on a waiting list if
				  bed space is not available when the determination of eligibility is made.
				  Separate waiting lists will be maintained for psychiatric services, alcohol and
				  drug treatment at both hospitals, and forensic services. Applicants, or the
				  committing court, shall be notified of placement on a waiting list. Court
				  commitments shall take precedence over voluntary admissions.
Miss Code Ann.
					 §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq., §
											41-21-63,
					 et seq., §
											41-31-1,
					 et seq., and §
											99-13-1,
					 et seq.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 3 - Admissions › Subchapter 1 - Criteria for Admission to East Mississippi State Hospital, Mississippi State Hospital, North Mississippi State Hospital and South Mississippi State Hospital › Rule 24-1-3.1.7 - CAPACITY

Current through June 25, 2024
The number of persons admitted shall not exceed the number
					 of beds authorized by the licensure and certification agency.
Miss Code Ann.
					 §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq., §
											41-21-63,
					 et seq., §
											41-31-1,
					 et seq., and §
											99-13-1,
					 et seq.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 3 - Admissions › Subchapter 2 - Admission to Intellectual and Developmental Disability Programs › Rule 24-1-3.2.1 - SOURCE OF AUTHORITY

Current through June 25, 2024
Section
					 41-4-1,
					 et seq., Section
					 41-21-63,
					 et seq.,
Section
					 41-31-1,
					 et seq., and Section
					 99-13-1,
					 et seq.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 3 - Admissions › Subchapter 2 - Admission to Intellectual and Developmental Disability Programs › Rule 24-1-3.2.2 - PURPOSE

Current through June 25, 2024
To ensure compliance with statutory provisions for
					 admission.
Miss Code Ann.
					 §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq., §
											41-21-63,
					 et seq., §
											41-31-1,
					 et seq., and §
											99-13-1,
					 et seq.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 3 - Admissions › Subchapter 2 - Admission to Intellectual and Developmental Disability Programs › Rule 24-1-3.2.3 - GENERAL ADMISSION CRITERIA

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Individuals
				  under five (5) years of age may be admitted only upon approval of the Board of
				  Mental Health to Ellisville State School. Referral to the Board can only be
				  made after review and approval of the Director of the Bureau of Intellectual
				  and Developmental Disabilities and the Executive Director.
B. Persons admitted to Boswell Regional
				  Center must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
Miss Code Ann.
					 §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq., §
											41-21-63,
					 et seq., §
											41-31-1,
					 et seq., and §
											99-13-1,
					 et seq.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 3 - Admissions › Subchapter 2 - Admission to Intellectual and Developmental Disability Programs › Rule 24-1-3.2.4 - CATHCMENT AREAS

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Catchment areas
				  depend on county of residence.
B.
				  Nothing in the delineation of catchment areas shall be construed to limit the
				  authority of the program directors to transfer persons from one program
				  operated by the Department of Mental Health to another.
Miss Code Ann.
					 §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq., §
											41-21-63,
					 et seq., §
											41-31-1,
					 et seq., and §
											99-13-1,
					 et seq.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 3 - Admissions › Subchapter 2 - Admission to Intellectual and Developmental Disability Programs › Rule 24-1-3.2.5 - ADMISSION

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Screening and Placement
1. All persons being considered for admission
				  shall be given a comprehensive evaluation and results will be reviewed by the
				  Administrative Services and Review Committee (ASRC). This committee shall be an
				  interdisciplinary team which shall evaluate the individual's social,
				  psychological, and developmental background and define the individual's need
				  for service. The committee shall then determine whether the person will benefit
				  from care and treatment at an ICF/IDD program and whether admission is the best
				  available plan.
2. Persons found
				  not to have intellectual disabilities will be referred to other programs for
				  appropriate servcies.
3. Admission
				  may be refused of persons whose primary problems are of a medical nature, who
				  have a diagnosis of psychosis in an acute state, or whose medical problems or
				  physical disabilities would prevent meaningful participation in the activities
				  or services offered at the program.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 3 - Admissions › Subchapter 2 - Admission to Intellectual and Developmental Disability Programs › Rule 24-1-3.2.6 - CRISIS SERVICES

Current through June 25, 2024
A small number of crisis admissions may be possible at
					 each ICF/IDD program, depending on the availability of bed space. Such
					 admissions shall not exceed thirty (30) days unless approved by the committee
					 and the program director.
Miss Code Ann.
					 §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq., §
											41-21-63,
					 et seq., §
											41-31-1,
					 et seq., and §
											99-13-1,
					 et seq.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 3 - Admissions › Subchapter 2 - Admission to Intellectual and Developmental Disability Programs › Rule 24-1-3.2.7 - TRANSFER

Current through June 25, 2024
Persons may be transferred when such a transfer is
					 necessary for the welfare of that or other persons. The reasons for the
					 transfer and appropriateness of the receiving program to meet the person's
					 needs shall be documented. The person and the parent/guardian shall be notified
					 in advance of the transfer.
Miss Code Ann.
					 §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq., §
											41-21-63,
					 et seq., §
											41-31-1,
					 et seq., and §
											99-13-1,
					 et seq.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 3 - Admissions › Subchapter 2 - Admission to Intellectual and Developmental Disability Programs › Rule 24-1-3.2.8 - CAPACITY

Current through June 25, 2024
The number of persons admitted shall not exceed the number
					 of beds authorized by the licensure and certification agency.
Miss Code Ann.
					 §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq., §
											41-21-63,
					 et seq., §
											41-31-1,
					 et seq., and §
											99-13-1,
					 et seq.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 3 - Admissions › Subchapter 3 - Criteria for Admission of Children and Adolescents to Mississippi State Hospital › Rule 24-1-3.3.1 - SOURCE OF AUTHORITY

Current through June 25, 2024
Sections
					 41-4-1,
					 et seq., Sections
					 41-21-63,
					 et seq., and Sections 41-21-315,
					 43-21-611,
					 and
					 41-31-1,
					 et seq.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 3 - Admissions › Subchapter 3 - Criteria for Admission of Children and Adolescents to Mississippi State Hospital › Rule 24-1-3.3.2 - PURPOSE

Current through June 25, 2024
To ensure compliance with statutory provisions for
					 admission.
Miss Code Ann.
					 §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq., §
											41-21-63,
					 et seq., § 41-21-315, §
											43-21-611,
					 and §
											41-31-1,
					 et seq.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 3 - Admissions › Subchapter 3 - Criteria for Admission of Children and Adolescents to Mississippi State Hospital › Rule 24-1-3.3.3 - AGE

Current through June 25, 2024
A. All adolescents between the ages of twelve
				  (12) and eighteen (18) may be admitted for psychiatric treatment to Mississippi
				  State Hospital.
B. All adolescents
				  may be admitted for treatment for chemical dependency at Mississippi State
				  Hospital.
C. All children between
				  the ages of four (4) and eleven (11) years eleven (11) months may be admitted
				  to Mississippi State Hospital.
Miss Code Ann.
					 §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq., §
											41-21-63,
					 et seq., § 41-21-315, §
											43-21-611,
					 and §
											41-31-1,
					 et seq.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 3 - Admissions › Subchapter 3 - Criteria for Admission of Children and Adolescents to Mississippi State Hospital › Rule 24-1-3.3.4 - CATCHMENT AREAS

Current through June 25, 2024
All children and adolescents shall be admitted according
					 to the regional catchment areas used for adults. (See Rule
					 3.1.4 )
Miss Code Ann.
					 §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq., §
											41-21-63,
					 et seq., § 41-21-315, §
											43-21-611,
					 and §
											41-31-1,
					 et seq.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 3 - Admissions › Subchapter 3 - Criteria for Admission of Children and Adolescents to Mississippi State Hospital › Rule 24-1-3.3.5 - CATCHMENT AREAS

Current through June 25, 2024
A. A person who is
				  under the age of fourteen (14) years may be admitted upon the application of
				  his/her parent/guardian if the following has occurred:
1. An investigation by the hospital director
				  which carefully probes the person's social, psychological, and developmental
				  background; and
2. A determination
				  by the hospital director that the person will benefit from care and treatment
				  of their disorder at the program and that services and facilities are
				  available. The reasons for the determination shall be in writing.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 3 - Admissions › Subchapter 3 - Criteria for Admission of Children and Adolescents to Mississippi State Hospital › Rule 24-1-3.3.6 - CAPACITY

Current through June 25, 2024
The number of persons admitted shall not exceed the number
					 of beds authorized by the licensure and certification agency.
Miss Code Ann.
					 §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq., §
											41-21-63,
					 et seq., § 41-21-315, §
											43-21-611,
					 and §
											41-31-1,
					 et seq.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 3 - Admissions › Subchapter 4 - Admission to Adolescent Treatment Programs › Rule 24-1-3.4.1 - SOURCE OF AUTHORITY

Current through June 25, 2024
Section
					 41-4-1
					 et seq, Sections
					 41-19-291
					 and
					 41-19-301
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 3 - Admissions › Subchapter 4 - Admission to Adolescent Treatment Programs › Rule 24-1-3.4.2 - PURPOSE

Current through June 25, 2024
To ensure compliance with statutory provisions for
					 admission.
Miss Code Ann.
					 §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq., §
											41-19-291,
					 and
					 41-19-301.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 3 - Admissions › Subchapter 4 - Admission to Adolescent Treatment Programs › Rule 24-1-3.4.3 - GENERAL ADMISSION CRITERIA

Current through June 25, 2024
Adolescents who has attained the age of thirteen (13) but
					 less than twenty-one (21) years may be admitted to the ICF/IDD Programs. There
					 may be occasions when a person under the age of 13 may be admitted to an
					 ICF/IDD program upon review of each case by the Director of the Program and the
					 Bureau Director for IDD.
Miss Code Ann.
					 §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq., §
											41-19-291,
					 and
					 41-19-301.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 3 - Admissions › Subchapter 4 - Admission to Adolescent Treatment Programs › Rule 24-1-3.4.4 - CATCHMENT AREAS

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Adolescents
				  throughout the state may be admitted to the appropriate program.
B. The adolescent ICF/IID program located in
				  Lincoln County shall serve persons with intellectual disabilities. The
				  adolescent rehabilitation program in Harrison County shall serve persons with
				  mental illness.
Miss Code Ann.
					 §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq., §
											41-19-291,
					 and
					 41-19-301.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 3 - Admissions › Subchapter 4 - Admission to Adolescent Treatment Programs › Rule 24-1-3.4.5 - ADMISSION

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Direct Admission.
Only a person who has attained the age of thirteen (13)
					 years but less than twenty-one years (21) who has been committed pursuant to
					 Section
					 41-21-61,
					 et seq., shall be appropriate for admission. No person shall be admitted with
					 unresolved felony charges.
B. Transfers.
1. Adolescents from other Department of
				  Mental Health programs who meet the criteria for civil commitment may be
				  transferred to an adolescent treatment program.
2. Persons who have been committed directly
				  to an adolescent treatment program may be transferred to other Department of
				  Mental Health programs as deemed appropriate for proper treatment.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 3 - Admissions › Subchapter 4 - Admission to Adolescent Treatment Programs › Rule 24-1-3.4.6 - CAPACITY

Current through June 25, 2024
The number of persons admitted to these programs shall not
					 exceed the number of beds authorized under Section
					 41-21-109
					 or the number of beds licensed or authorized by the licensure and certification
					 agency whichever is less.
Miss Code Ann.
					 §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq., §
											41-19-291,
					 and
					 41-19-301.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 3 - Admissions › Subchapter 5 - Admission of Persons Who Have Suffered a Severe Brain Injury › Rule 24-1-3.5.1 - SOURCE OF AUTHORITY

Current through June 25, 2024
Section
					 41-4-1
					 et seq, and Yearly Reoccurring Appropriations Bills
Miss Code Ann. §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq. and Yearly Reoccurring Appropriations
					 Bills.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 3 - Admissions › Subchapter 5 - Admission of Persons Who Have Suffered a Severe Brain Injury › Rule 24-1-3.5.2 - PURPOSE

Current through June 25, 2024
To ensure compliance with legislative authority to treat a
					 limited number of persons who have suffered a severe brain
					 injury.
Miss Code Ann. §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq. and Yearly Reoccurring Appropriations
					 Bills.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 3 - Admissions › Subchapter 5 - Admission of Persons Who Have Suffered a Severe Brain Injury › Rule 24-1-3.5.3 - GENERAL ADMISSION CRITERIA

Current through June 25, 2024
Facilities of the Department of Mental Health may accept
					 applications for persons who, on or after reaching their
					 21st birthday (age 21), have suffered a severe brain
					 injury.
Miss Code Ann. §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq. and Yearly Reoccurring Appropriations
					 Bills.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 3 - Admissions › Subchapter 5 - Admission of Persons Who Have Suffered a Severe Brain Injury › Rule 24-1-3.5.4 - CATCHMENT AREA

Current through June 25, 2024
Persons throughout the state may be admitted to a facility
					 depending on service availability.
Miss Code Ann. §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq. and Yearly Reoccurring Appropriations
					 Bills.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 3 - Admissions › Subchapter 5 - Admission of Persons Who Have Suffered a Severe Brain Injury › Rule 24-1-3.5.5 - ADMISSION

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Facilities may accept applications for
				  persons who have suffered a severe brain injury and whose condition as a result
				  of that brain injury would have resulted in their classification as
				  developmentally disabled if such injury had occurred prior to their
				  21st birthday.
B. All applications will be reviewed by the
				  respective facilities' admissions committee (which shall meet or exceed the
				  requirements for Long-Term placement as established by HMS) to determine
				  whether or not the placement is appropriate.
C. Persons with a disability of the severity
				  to warrant placement and approved by the admissions committee of the respective
				  facility will be referred to the office of the Bureau of Mental Retardation or
				  Bureau of Mental Health for consideration and approval.
D. Priority for placement shall be given
				  according to date of receipt of the application.
Miss Code Ann. §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq. and Yearly Reoccurring Appropriations
					 Bills.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 3 - Admissions › Subchapter 5 - Admission of Persons Who Have Suffered a Severe Brain Injury › Rule 24-1-3.5.6 - WAIVER SERVICES

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Facilities may
				  provide home and community based waiver services utilizing the established
				  policies for home and community based treatment.
B. All applications for home and community
				  based treatment will follow the same procedure as specified for long-term care
				  services.
Miss Code Ann. §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq. and Yearly Reoccurring Appropriations
					 Bills.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 3 - Admissions › Subchapter 5 - Admission of Persons Who Have Suffered a Severe Brain Injury › Rule 24-1-3.5.7 - CAPACITY

Current through June 25, 2024
The collective number of persons being served within the
					 Department of Mental Health as result of this policy may not exceed ten (10)
					 persons at any given time.
Miss Code Ann. §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq. and Yearly Reoccurring Appropriations
					 Bills.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 4 - Treatment Programs › Subchapter 1 - Administration of ECT › Rule 24-1-4.1.1 - SOURCE OF AUTHORITY

Current through June 25, 2024
Section
					 41-4-1
					 et seq. and Section
					 41-4-7
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 4 - Treatment Programs › Subchapter 1 - Administration of ECT › Rule 24-1-4.1.2 - PURPOSE

Current through June 25, 2024
To ensure the administration of ECT as a valid treatment
					 modality and to protect the rights of patients in the care of the Department of
					 Mental Health.
Miss Code Ann.
					 §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq. and §
											41-4-7.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 4 - Treatment Programs › Subchapter 1 - Administration of ECT › Rule 24-1-4.1.3 - POLICY

Current through June 25, 2024
DMH Programs utilizing Electroconvulsive Therapy ("ECT")
					 shall submit their policies regarding administration and use of ECT to the
					 Board of Mental Health for approval prior to the policies' implementation.
Miss Code Ann.
					 §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq. and §
											41-4-7.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 4 - Treatment Programs › Subchapter 1 - Administration of ECT › Rule 24-1-4.1.4 - REPORTING

Current through June 25, 2024
Annually, the Director of the Program shall forward to the
					 Executive Director of the Department of Mental Health a report which shall
					 include but not be limited to:
1. The
				  number of patients receiving an acute course of ECT during the previous year;
2. The number of patients
				  receiving Maintenance ECT during the previous year, including the frequency of
				  the ECT and the total number of ECT treatments in the previous year;
3. A description of any procedural problems
				  in administering the ECT regulations which have occurred during the previous
				  year; and
4. A description of any
				  unusual complications or serious adverse effects experienced by any patient
				  receiving ECT in the previous year.
5. The number of outpatient ECT treatments.
6. A list of the diagnoses of each
				  patient receiving ECT from DMH programs, including the number of patients from
				  all DMH programs.
Miss Code Ann.
					 §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq. and §
											41-4-7
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 4 - Treatment Programs › Subchapter 1 - Administration of ECT › Rule 24-1-4.1.5 - ECT COMMITTEE

Current through June 25, 2024
Each institution offering ECT shall have an ECT Committee
					 composed of three (3) members. At least two physician members will be
					 psychiatrists who are active members of the Medical Staff. The Clinical
					 Director or the President of the Medical Staff will appoint the physician
					 members of the Committee. The Clinical Director, the President of the Medical
					 Staff, and the Hospital Director may designate alternate physician, nurse
					 practitioner, and patient advocate members respectively
Miss Code Ann. §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq. and §
											41-4-7.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 4 - Treatment Programs › Subchapter 1 - Administration of ECT › Rule 24-1-4.1.6 - ECT AS TREATMENT OF CHOICE

Current through June 25, 2024
A. ECT shall not be
				  administered, even in an emergency, without the written approval of a
				  psychiatrist of the ECT Committee, and the written approval of a lawyer
				  licensed to practice in the State of Mississippi. The lawyer shall be appointed
				  by the Hospital Director to assess the patient's ability to consent freely and
				  without coercion to ECT. Approval must be documented in writing together with
				  the clinical evaluation and will be part of the patient's permanent medical
				  record. This evaluation shall include, but not be limited to, the patient's
				  physical and neurological condition, the disorder for which ECT is proposed,
				  and the results of laboratory, x-ray, and electrocardiogram (ECG) tests. The
				  medical evaluation shall also include the opinion of the staff committee member
				  as to whether the patient is capable of giving informed consent to the proposed
				  treatment.
B. ECT will not be
				  administered to persons under sixteen (16) years of age unless all of the
				  following conditions are met:
1. Two Board
				  Eligible or Board Certified child psychiatrists who are not directly involved
				  in treating the patient will: examine the patient, consult with the attending
				  physician and document their concurrence with the treatment in the patient's
				  medical record, and
2. The parent
				  or legal guardian of the patient has given informed consent, and/or
3. A court order for treatment is
				  obtained.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 4 - Treatment Programs › Subchapter 1 - Administration of ECT › Rule 24-1-4.1.7 - CONSENT TO ECT

Current through June 25, 2024
A.
Full
				  Explanation
.
Every patient and/or consenting party to whom ECT is
					 proposed shall be given a full explanation of ECT by the physician. The patient
					 and/or consenting party shall be given the opportunity to have any questions
					 concerning the procedures answered, to meet with a member of the ECT Committee,
					 and to seek legal counsel.
B.
Determination of
				  Competence.
Following the medical evaluation of the patient, if ECT is
					 approved by a psychiatrist Medical Staff member of the ECT Committee, the
					 remaining member will be informed of the proposed treatment and the opinion of
					 the ECT Committee members with respect to the patient's competence and ability
					 to give informed consent.
C.
Legal Review and Independent
				  Evaluation.
The lawyer appointed by the Hospital Director will evaluate
					 the patient's willingness and ability to consent to ECT freely and without
					 coercion. If, after the lawyer has reviewed the medical record and met with the
					 patient, the lawyer requests an independent evaluation of the patient's
					 competence, the Clinical Director will arrange for an evaluation of the
					 patient's competence by an independent psychiatric consultant, who may be on
					 the consulting staff of Mississippi State Hospital. The independent
					 psychiatrist will document the findings of his/her evaluation in the patient's
					 clinical record and report such findings to the ECT Committee.
D.
Committee
				  Concurrence.
Following an evaluation by the independent psychiatrist,
					 (if required) ECT shall not be administered without the concurrence of two (2)
					 members of the ECT Committee with the positive determination of the consulting
					 psychiatrist.
E.
Competent Patients (except in an emergency).
1. No adult patient shall be given ECT unless
				  informed consent has been obtained.
2. No minor patient between sixteen (16) and
				  twenty-one (21) years will be given ECT unless the parent or legal guardian of
				  the person has given informed consent or court order obtained.
3. No minor patient under sixteen (16) years
				  of age will be given ECT without an order from court of competent
				  jurisdiction.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 4 - Treatment Programs › Subchapter 1 - Administration of ECT › Rule 24-1-4.1.8 - INFORMED CONSENT

Current through June 25, 2024
A. In order to
				  obtain informed consent, the following information must be communicated:
1. A fair explanation of the procedures to be
				  followed and their purpose; which shall include disclosure of the extent and
				  duration of the proposed treatment.
2. A description of any benefits reasonably
				  to be expected.
3. A description of
				  any attendant discomforts and risks reasonably to be expected.
4. A disclosure of any appropriate
				  alternative procedures that might be advantageous to the patient.
5. An offer to answer any questions about the
				  procedures.
6. Instruction that
				  consent may be with-drawn at any time without prejudice to the
				  patient.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 4 - Treatment Programs › Subchapter 1 - Administration of ECT › Rule 24-1-4.1.9 - LIMITATIONS

Current through June 25, 2024
A. The need for continued ECT will be
				  assessed at least annually for each patient at Mississippi State Hospital who
				  receives Maintenance ECT. The attending physician will consult the ECT
				  Committee annually for this reassessment.
B. Informed consent must be obtained at least
				  annually for each patient receiving Maintenance ETC.
Miss Code Ann. §
											41-4-1,
					 et seq. and §
											41-4-7.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 4 - Treatment Programs › Subchapter 1 - Administration of ECT › Rule 24-1-4.1.10 - REPORTING

Current through June 25, 2024
A. The clinical record of each patient
				  receiving ECT will contain at least the following documentation:
1. Sex, age and hospital number of the
				  patient;
2. Identity and
				  relationship of person giving consent;
3. Diagnosis for which ECT is
				  given;
4. Whether condition
				  considered an emergency;
5.
				  Documentation by a representative of the ECT Committee indicating the consensus
				  of the committee with regard to administering ECT to the patient, the
				  attorney's opinion, and whether an independent psychiatric consultation has
				  been ordered;
6. The written report
				  of an independent psychiatric consultant where ordered;
7. Dates and numbers of treatments given;
				  and
8. Documentation of positive
				  effects, complications, or adverse effects of ECT.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 5 - Rights of Individuals Receiving Services › Rule 24-1-5.1 - SOURCE OF AUTHORITY Sections 41

Current through June 25, 2024
Sections
				  41-4-1
				  et seq., Section
				  41-21-102 and
				  other State and Federal Laws, Court Decisions, and Regulations.
Miss Code Ann. §
										41-4-1,
				  et seq. and § Section
				  41-21-102 and
				  other State and Federal Laws, Court Decisions, and
				  Regulations.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 5 - Rights of Individuals Receiving Services › Rule 24-1-5.2 - PURPOSE To ensure that all persons living or being treated in programs operated

Current through June 25, 2024
To ensure that all persons living or being treated in
				  programs operated by Department of Mental Health are receiving appropriate
				  care.
Miss Code Ann. §
										41-4-1,
				  et seq. and § Section
				  41-21-102 and
				  other State and Federal Laws, Curt Decisions, and
				  Regulations.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 5 - Rights of Individuals Receiving Services › Rule 24-1-5.3 - RIGHTS

Current through June 25, 2024
All individuals receiving services shall be afforded all
				  rights delineated in Section
				  41-21-102 of the
				  Mississippi Code as well as any outlined in federal law, regulation, and other
				  appropriate state laws and regulations.
A. Executive Director
The Executive Director shall work with the Board in
				  investigating and remedying conditions or practices interfering with the free
				  exercise of rights of individuals receiving services.
B. Program Director
The Director of all programs shall take necessary and
				  appropriate steps to assure compliance with all provisions of these regulations
				  throughout the program including, but not limited to, ensuring adequate
				  training of program staff, prompt resolution of any complaint involving alleged
				  abuse, and monitoring the adequacy of the supervision given staff.
C. Investigator/Advocate
Each program shall have an Investigator/Advocate to act as
				  representative of individuals receiving services whose rights are alleged to
				  have been violated.
The Investigator/Advocate may:
1. Investigate and examine any and all
				conditions or practices which interfere with the free exercise of rights on any
				individual receiving services.
2.
				Seek to remedy such situations by informal means with the Director and, if
				necessary, may file a complaint with the Human Rights Advocacy Committee (HRAC)
				on behalf of an individual receiving services.
3. Assist the person during any conference,
				hearing or other procedure held pursuant to these procedures or consult and
				assist the representative of the individual receiving services.
4. Consult with the HRAC or any employee of
				the program about violations and solicit recommendations for remediation.
5. Have direct access to the
				Director in carrying out these duties.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 5 - Rights of Individuals Receiving Services › Rule 24-1-5.4 - HUMAN RIGHTS/ADVOCACY COMMITTEE

Current through June 25, 2024
Each program shall have a Human Rights/Advocacy Committee
				  whose duties are to protect the rights of individuals within the care of the
				  program.
A. Composition
The committee shall consist of no less than five (5)
				  members, appointed by the Director and confirmed by the Executive Director. The
				  membership should be broadly representative of professional and consumer
				  groups. There shall be no requirement to utilize employees of the program as
				  HRAC members; however, if they are utilized, they shall not comprise majority
				  membership of the committee.
B. Term of Members
Appointment to the HRAC will be for a term of two (2) years.
C. ByLaws
The HRAC shall have written bylaws which cover matters such
				  as parliamentary procedures, election of officers, confidentiality, etc.
D. Meetings
The HRAC shall hold a meeting at least quarterly, and more
				  often as needed.
E.
				Officers
The HRAC shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson to
				  serve a one year term. The chairperson shall coordinate the activities of the
				  HRAC and preside at committee meetings. The chairperson will have direct access
				  to the Director. The vice chairperson shall serve as chairman in the absence of
				  the chairman.
F. Committee
				Responsibility
The HRAC shall:
1.
				Review a summary of complaints filed regarding alleged violations of rights and
				may hold fact-finding investigations concerning such complaints.
2. Review and approve all programs utilizing
				aversive conditioning, all medications used for behavior management purposes,
				and all psychotropic medication used without a diagnosis consistent with
				clinical indications unless other forums or committees are utilized for this
				purpose.
3. Receive, review, and
				make recommendations concerning existing program policies on their own
				initiative or as requested by the program.
4. Conduct other activities as deemed
				appropriate by the Director.
5.
				Have access to patient/client records on a need-to- know basis. All person
				specific information shall remain confidential.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 5 - Rights of Individuals Receiving Services › Rule 24-1-5.6 - CONSITITUENCY LINE

Current through June 25, 2024
Persons may also report concerns or alleged abuse to the
				  24-hour Constituency Line at 1-877-210-8513.
Miss Code Ann. §
										41-4-1,
				  et seq. and §
										41-21-102 and
				  other State and Federal Laws, Court Decisions, and
				  Regulations.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 6 - Information › Subchapter 1 - Release of Patient/Client Information › Rule 24-1-6.1.1 - SOURCE OF AUTHORITY

Current through June 25, 2024
Section
					 41-21-97
Miss Code Ann.
					 §
											41-21-97.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 1 - Policies of the Mississippi Board of Mental Health › Chapter 6 - Information › Subchapter 1 - Release of Patient/Client Information › Rule 24-1-6.1.2 - PURPOSE

Current through June 25, 2024
To ensure the privacy of individuals served by the
					 Department of Mental Health and to comply with the laws of the State of
					 Mississippi and federal regulations.
Miss Code Ann.
					 §
											41-21-97.