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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 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 54 - FACILITIES › Rule 15-16-1-51.54.3

Current through June 25, 2024
The dietitian's office should be easily accessible to
						all who require consultation services.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 54 - FACILITIES › Rule 15-16-1-51.54.4

Current through June 25, 2024
Sufficient space shall be provided for support personnel
						to perform their duties.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 54 - FACILITIES › Rule 15-16-1-51.54.5

Current through June 25, 2024
The layout of the department and the type, amount, size,
						and placement of equipment shall make possible the efficient and sanitary
						preparation and distribution of food.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 54 - FACILITIES › Rule 15-16-1-51.54.6

Current through June 25, 2024
Lavatories with wrist action blades, soap dispenser and
						disposable towel dispenser shall be located throughout the dietary
						department.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 54 - FACILITIES › Rule 15-16-1-51.54.7

Current through June 25, 2024
Dry or staple food items shall be stored in a
						ventilation room which is not subject to sewage or waste water backflow, or
						contamination by condensation, leakage, rodents or vermin.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 54 - FACILITIES › Rule 15-16-1-51.54.8

Current through June 25, 2024
All perishable foods shall be refrigerated at the
						appropriate temperature and in an orderly and sanitary manner. Each
						refrigerator shall contain a thermometer in good working
						order.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 54 - FACILITIES › Rule 15-16-1-51.54.9

Current through June 25, 2024
Foods being displayed or transported shall be protected
						from contamination.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 54 - FACILITIES › Rule 15-16-1-51.54.10

Current through June 25, 2024
Dishwashing procedures and techniques shall be developed
						and carried out in compliance with the state and local health
						codes.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 54 - FACILITIES › Rule 15-16-1-51.54.11

Current through June 25, 2024
All garbage and kitchen refuse which is not disposed of
						mechanically shall be kept in leak-proof non-absorbent containers with close
						fitting covers and be disposed of routinely in a manner that will not permit
						transmission of disease, a nuisance, or a breeding place for
						flies.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 54 - FACILITIES › Rule 15-16-1-51.54.12

Current through June 25, 2024
All garbage containers are to be thoroughly cleaned
						inside and outside each time emptied.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 54 - FACILITIES › Rule 15-16-1-51.54.13

Current through June 25, 2024
All dietary areas, equipment, walls, floors, etc., shall
						be kept maintained in good working condition and sanitary at all
						times.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 55 - DIETS › Rule 15-16-1-51.55.1

Current through June 25, 2024
There shall be a systematic record of diets, correlated
						when appropriate, with the medical records. The dietitian shall have available
						an up-to-date manual of regimens for all therapeutic diets, approved jointly by
						the dietitian and medical staff, which is available to dietary supervisory
						personnel. Diets served to patients shall be in compliance with these
						established diet principles:
1. The
					 diet manual shall be reviewed annually and revised as necessary by a qualified
					 dietitian, and shall be dated to identify the time of the review;
2. Revisions to the diet manual shall be
					 approved by the facility's physician;
3. The diet manual should be used to
					 standardize the ordering of diets;
4. The policies and procedures shall provide
					 for dietetic counseling;
5. The
					 nutritional deficiencies of any diet in the manual shall be
					 indicated;
6. The policies and
					 procedures shall require the recording of dietetic orders in the patient's
					 record;
7. The policies and
					 procedures shall require the recording of all observations and information
					 pertinent to dietetic treatment in the patient's record by the food service
					 supervisor or dietitian;
8. The
					 policies and procedures shall require the use of standards for nutritional care
					 in evaluating the nutritional adequacy of the patient's diet and in ordering
					 diet supplements. The current Recommended Dietary Allowances of the Food and
					 Nutrition Board of the National Research Council of the National Academy of
					 Sciences is suggested as a guide in developing these standards;
9. The policies and procedures shall describe
					 the methods for assuring that each patient on a special diet received the
					 prescribed diet regimen;
10. The
					 policies and procedures shall provide for altering diets or diet schedules as
					 well as for discontinuing diets;
11. Dietetic service personnel shall conduct
					 periodic food acceptance studies among the patients and should encourage them
					 to participate in menu planning;
12. The results of food acceptance studies
					 should be reflected in revised menus; and
13. All menus shall be approved by a
					 qualified dietitian.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 56 - FOOD SERVICE AND DINING › Rule 15-16-1-51.56.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Food shall be served in an appetizing and attractive
						manner, at planned and realistic mealtimes, and in a congenial and relaxed
						atmosphere.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 56 - FOOD SERVICE AND DINING › Rule 15-16-1-51.56.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Dining areas should be attractive and maintained at
						appropriate temperatures.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 56 - FOOD SERVICE AND DINING › Rule 15-16-1-51.56.3

Current through June 25, 2024
The dietetic services shall be patient-oriented and
						should take into account the many factors that contribute to the wide
						variations in patient eating habits, including cultural, religious, and ethnic
						factors.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 56 - FOOD SERVICE AND DINING › Rule 15-16-1-51.56.4

Current through June 25, 2024
Snacks shall be available as appropriate to the
						nutritional needs of the patient and the needs of the
						facility.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 56 - FOOD SERVICE AND DINING › Rule 15-16-1-51.56.5

Current through June 25, 2024
The dietetic service shall be prepared to give extra
						food to individual patients.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 56 - FOOD SERVICE AND DINING › Rule 15-16-1-51.56.6

Current through June 25, 2024
Appropriate food should be available for patients with
						special or limited dietary needs.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 56 - FOOD SERVICE AND DINING › Rule 15-16-1-51.56.7

Current through June 25, 2024
There shall be adequate equipment provided for tray
						assembly and tray delivery.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 56 - FOOD SERVICE AND DINING › Rule 15-16-1-51.56.8

Current through June 25, 2024
Facilities or arrangements shall be available for family
						and friends to eat with patients when possible.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 57 - RECREATION › Rule 15-16-1-51.57.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall provide or make arrangements for the
						provision of recreation services to all patients in accordance with their needs
						and interests and as appropriate within the scope of the facility's
						program.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 57 - RECREATION › Rule 15-16-1-51.57.2

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall have a written plan that describes
						the organization of their recreation services or the arrangements made for the
						provision of recreation services. The recreation services shall have a
						well-organized plan for using community resources. The goals and objectives of
						the facility's recreation services shall be stated in
						writing.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 57 - RECREATION › Rule 15-16-1-51.57.3

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall have written policies and procedures
						for the recreation services which are made available to recreation services and
						other appropriate personnel. The policies and procedures shall be reviewed and
						revised at least annually.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 57 - RECREATION › Rule 15-16-1-51.57.4

Current through June 25, 2024
Recreational activities shall be provided to all
						patients during the day, in the evening, and on weekends. The daily recreation
						program shall be planned to provide a consistent and well-structured yet
						flexible framework for daily living. Whenever possible, patients should
						participate in planning recreational services.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 57 - RECREATION › Rule 15-16-1-51.57.5

Current through June 25, 2024
Recreation schedules shall be posted in places
						accessible to patients and staff.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 57 - RECREATION › Rule 15-16-1-51.57.6

Current through June 25, 2024
The recreation program shall be reviewed and revised
						according to the changing needs of the patients.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 57 - RECREATION › Rule 15-16-1-51.57.7

Current through June 25, 2024
When indicated, recreation services shall be
						incorporated in the patient's treatment plan. Recreation services that are
						included in a patient's treatment plan shall reflect an assessment of the
						patient's needs, interests, life experiences, capacities, and deficiencies.
						Recreation services staff shall collaborate with other professional staff in
						delineating goals for patient's treatment, health maintenance, and vocational
						adjustments.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 57 - RECREATION › Rule 15-16-1-51.57.8

Current through June 25, 2024
The patient's record shall contain progress notes that
						describe the patient's response to recreation services and other pertinent
						observations.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 57 - RECREATION › Rule 15-16-1-51.57.9

Current through June 25, 2024
There shall be documentation that patients are given
						leisure time and that they are encouraged to use their leisure time in a way
						that fulfills their cultural and receational interests and their feelings of
						human dignity.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 57 - RECREATION › Rule 15-16-1-51.57.10

Current through June 25, 2024
Vehicles used for transportation shall not be labeled in
						a manner that calls unnecessary attention to the patient.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 58 - QUALITY ASSURANCE ACTIVITIES › Rule 15-16-1-51.58.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The recreation services shall have written procedures
						for ongoing review and revision of its goals, objectives, and role within the
						facility.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 58 - QUALITY ASSURANCE ACTIVITIES › Rule 15-16-1-51.58.2

Current through June 25, 2024
The recreation service shall maintain statistical and
						other records on the functioning and utilization of the
						services.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 59 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Rule 15-16-1-51.59.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility service shall maintain ongoing staff
						development programs.
Recreation service staff shall participate in appropriate
						clinical and administrative committees and conferences. Recreation services
						staff shall receive training and demonstrate competence in handling medical and
						psychiatric emergencies. The recreation service shall encourage extramural
						studies and evaluations of recreation services and extramural research in
						recreation services.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 60 - FUNCTIONAL SAFETY AND SANITATION › Rule 15-16-1-51.60.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Appropriate space, equipment, and facilities shall be
						provided to meet the needs of patients for recreation services:
1. Facilities and equipment designated for
					 recreation services shall be constructed or modified in such a manner as to
					 provide, insofar as possible, pleasant and functional areas that are accessible
					 to all patients regardless of their disabilities;
2. Space for offices, storages, and supplies
					 shall be adequate and accessible;
3. When indicated, equipment and supplies
					 that enable the activity to be brought to the patient should be used;
					 and
4. Space, equipment and
					 facilities utilized both inside and outside the facility shall meet federal,
					 state, and local requirements for safety, fire prevention, health, and
					 sanitation.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 61 - PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Rule 15-16-1-51.61.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall provide, or arrange for, under
						written agreement, physical and occupational therapy services as needed by
						patients to improve and maintain functioning.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 61 - PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Rule 15-16-1-51.61.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Qualified therapists, consultants, volunteers,
						assistants, or aides, are sufficient in number to provide comprehensive
						occupation and physical therapy services, as needed, to assure that appropriate
						treatment is rendered for each patient in accordance with stated goals and
						objectives.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 61 - PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Rule 15-16-1-51.61.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Services are provided only upon the written order of a
						licensed physician.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 61 - PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Rule 15-16-1-51.61.4 - The therapist must

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Record regularly
					 and evaluate periodically the treatment training progress; and
2. Use the treatment training progress as the
					 basis for continuation or change in the program.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 61 - PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Rule 15-16-1-51.61.5 - Treatment training programs shall be designed to

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Preserve and improve abilities for
					 independent function, such as range of motion, strength, tolerance,
					 coordination, and activities of daily living; and
2. Prevent, insofar as possible, irreducible
					 disabilities through means such as the use of orthotic and prosthetic
					 appliances, assistive and adaptive devices, positioning, behavior adoptions,
					 and sensory stimulation.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 61 - PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Rule 15-16-1-51.61.6

Current through June 25, 2024
Evaluation results, treatment objectives, plans and
						procedures and progress notes shall be recorded in the patient's
						record.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 61 - PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Rule 15-16-1-51.61.7

Current through June 25, 2024
For effective and efficient physical and occupational
						therapy services, the facility shall provide sufficient space, equipment and
						supplies.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 61 - PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Rule 15-16-1-51.61.8

Current through June 25, 2024
Physical and occupational therapists shall meet the
						qualifications of Rule 51.25.1.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 61 - PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Rule 15-16-1-51.61.9

Current through June 25, 2024
Therapy assistants must work under the supervision of
						the qualified therapist.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 62 - EDUCATION › Rule 15-16-1-51.62.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall provide, or make arrangements for the
						provision of, education services to meet the needs of all
						patients.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 62 - EDUCATION › Rule 15-16-1-51.62.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Special education services shall be provided for
						patients whose emotional disturbances make it difficult for them to
						learn.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 62 - EDUCATION › Rule 15-16-1-51.62.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Education services shall provide opportunities for
						patients who have fallen behind because of their disorder, to correct
						deficiencies in their education.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 62 - EDUCATION › Rule 15-16-1-51.62.4

Current through June 25, 2024
Facilities that operate their own education service
						shall have adequate staff and space to meet the educational needs of patients.
						These facilities shall adhere to all regulations and standards of the State
						Department of Education that would assure receipt of approval for all work
						successfully completed within each individual's education plan and transferable
						to other educational providers, e.g. local public school districts in the
						State, following the patient's discharge.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 62 - EDUCATION › Rule 15-16-1-51.62.5

Current through June 25, 2024
An education director and staff who meet state and/or
						local certification requirements for education and/or special education shall
						be provided.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 62 - EDUCATION › Rule 15-16-1-51.62.6

Current through June 25, 2024
Special education teachers shall be certified for
						individuals with emotional disabilities.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 62 - EDUCATION › Rule 15-16-1-51.62.7

Current through June 25, 2024
An appropriate ratio of teachers to students shall be
						provided so teachers can give special attention to students or to groups of
						students who are at different stages of treatment and
						education.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 62 - EDUCATION › Rule 15-16-1-51.62.8

Current through June 25, 2024
The education service shall have space and materials
						commensurate with the scope of its activities, including an adequate number of
						classrooms.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 62 - EDUCATION › Rule 15-16-1-51.62.9

Current through June 25, 2024
When indicated, patients shall participate in education
						programs in the community. Teachers in the community shall be given the
						information necessary to work effectively with the patient.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 62 - EDUCATION › Rule 15-16-1-51.62.10

Current through June 25, 2024
Clinicians shall periodically confer with teachers or
						principals on the progress of each patient.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 62 - EDUCATION › Rule 15-16-1-51.62.11

Current through June 25, 2024
When appropriate, patients shall be encouraged to take
						part in extracurricular school activities.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 62 - EDUCATION › Rule 15-16-1-51.62.12

Current through June 25, 2024
There shall be documentation in each patient's record of
						periodic evaluations of educational achievement in relation to developmental
						level, chronological age, sex, special handicaps, medications, and
						psychotherapeutic needs.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 63 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Rule 15-16-1-51.63.1 - Policies and Procedures

Current through June 25, 2024
When appropriate, patients shall receive counseling on
						their specific vocational needs, for example, vocational strengths and
						weaknesses, the demands of their current or future job, the responsibilities of
						holding a job, and the problems related to vocational training, placement, and
						employment.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 63 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Rule 15-16-1-51.63.2

Current through June 25, 2024
A facility may delegate vocational rehabilitation
						responsibilities to an outside vocational rehabilitation agency. However, the
						agency must assign an individual approved by the facility to serve as the
						facility's coordinator of vocational rehabilitation and agree to comply with
						the standards in this section.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 63 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Rule 15-16-1-51.63.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Facilities that have a vocational rehabilitation service
						shall have written policies and procedures to govern the operation of the
						service.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 63 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Rule 15-16-1-51.63.4

Current through June 25, 2024
The vocational rehabilitation service shall assess the
						patient's vocational needs with regard to the following:
1. Current work skills and potential for
					 improving skills or developing new ones;
2. Educational background;
3. Aptitudes, interests, and motivations for
					 getting involved in various job-related activities;
4. Physical abilities;
5. Skills and experiences in seeking
					 jobs;
6. Work habits related to
					 tardiness, absenteeism, dependability, honesty, and relations with co-workers
					 and their supervisor;
7. Personal
					 grooming and appearance;
8.
					 Expectations regarding the personal, financial, and social benefits to be
					 derived from working; and
9.
					 Amenability to vocational counseling.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 63 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Rule 15-16-1-51.63.5

Current through June 25, 2024
Vocational services shall be provided according to an
						individualized treatment plan.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 63 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Rule 15-16-1-51.63.6

Current through June 25, 2024
The criteria for determining a patient's job readiness
						shall be stated in the patient's treatment plan.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 63 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Rule 15-16-1-51.63.7

Current through June 25, 2024
A record shall be kept of vocational rehabilitation
						activities, including the date and a description of the activity, participants,
						and results.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 63 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION › Rule 15-16-1-51.63.8

Current through June 25, 2024
All work programs must conform to federal, state, and
						local rules and regulations.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 64 - STAFF COMPOSITION AND SUPERVISION › Rule 15-16-1-51.64.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility's vocational rehabilitation service shall
						have a sufficient number of appropriately qualified staff and support personnel
						thru direct or contractual services.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 64 - STAFF COMPOSITION AND SUPERVISION › Rule 15-16-1-51.64.2

Current through June 25, 2024
A person or team shall be assigned responsibility for
						the implementation of vocational rehabilitation services.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 64 - STAFF COMPOSITION AND SUPERVISION › Rule 15-16-1-51.64.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Vocational Rehabilitative Services shall be provided by
						at least one qualified vocational rehabilitation counselor or qualified
						occupational therapist available who is responsible for the professional
						standards, coordination, and delivery of vocational rehabilitation
						services.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 64 - STAFF COMPOSITION AND SUPERVISION › Rule 15-16-1-51.64.4

Current through June 25, 2024
All personnel providing vocational rehabilitation
						services shall have training, experience, and competence consistent with
						acceptable standards of their specialty field.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 64 - STAFF COMPOSITION AND SUPERVISION › Rule 15-16-1-51.64.5

Current through June 25, 2024
Sufficient qualified vocational rehabilitation
						counselors and support personnel shall be available to meet the needs of
						patients.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 65 - SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING › Rule 15-16-1-51.65.1 - Policies and Procedures

Current through June 25, 2024
Speech, language, and hearing services shall be
						available, either within the facility or by written arrangement with another
						facility or a qualified clinician, to provide assessments of speech, language,
						or hearing when indicated, and to provide counseling, treatment, and
						rehabilitation when needed.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 65 - SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING › Rule 15-16-1-51.65.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Facilities that have a speech, language, and hearing
						service shall have written policies and procedures to govern the operation of
						the service.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 65 - SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING › Rule 15-16-1-51.65.3

Current through June 25, 2024
The speech, language, and hearing service shall provide
						the following services:
1. Speech and
					 language screening of patients when deemed necessary by members of the
					 treatment team, the family, or significant others;
2. Comprehensive speech and language
					 evaluation of patients when indicated by screening results;
3. Comprehensive audiological assessment of
					 patients when indicated;
4.
					 Procurement, maintenance, or replacement of hearing aids when specified by a
					 qualified audiologist; and
5.
					 Rehabilitation programs, when appropriate, to establish the speech skills
					 necessary for comprehension and expression.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 65 - SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING › Rule 15-16-1-51.65.4

Current through June 25, 2024
Assessment and treatment results shall be reported
						accurately and systematically and in a manner that accomplishes the
						following:
1. Defines the
					 problem;
2. Provides a basis for
					 formulating a plan that contains treatment objectives and procedures;
3. Provides information of staff working with
					 the patient; and
4. Provides
					 evaluations and summary reports for inclusion in the patient's
					 record.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 66 - STAFF COMPOSITION AND SUPERVISION › Rule 15-16-1-51.66.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The speech, language, and hearing service shall be
						administered and supervised by qualified speech-language and hearing
						clinicians.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 66 - STAFF COMPOSITION AND SUPERVISION › Rule 15-16-1-51.66.2

Current through June 25, 2024
All staff with independent responsibilities shall have a
						Certificate of Clinical Competence or a Statement of Equivalence in either
						speech pathology or audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing
						Association, or have documented equivalent training and experience; and shall
						meet current legal requirements of licensure or registration.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 66 - STAFF COMPOSITION AND SUPERVISION › Rule 15-16-1-51.66.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Support personnel, such as speech pathology assistants
						and communication aides, shall be qualified by training and/or experience for
						level of work they perform and shall be appropriately supervised by a staff
						speech-language pathologist or audiologist.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 67 - QUALITY ASSURANCE ACTIVITIES › Rule 15-16-1-51.67.1 - Equipment

Current through June 25, 2024
Equipment
shall meet the standards of the
						American Board of Examiners in Speech Pathology and Audiology of the American
						Speech-Language-Hearing Association, including the standards concerning the
						location, calibration, and maintenance of equipment; or equipment shall meet
						equivalent standards.
Miss. Code Ann.
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