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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 26 - EDUCATIONAL SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-51.26.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Appropriate written agreements among the State
						Department of Education, all respective local school districts and the
						psychiatric residential treatment facility shall be made regarding the
						provision of educational services for those youths not eligible to be ruled
						"emotionally handicapped" under this State's Department of Education's referral
						to placement regulations and guidelines for handicapped children and
						youth.
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 26 - EDUCATIONAL SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-51.26.3

Current through June 25, 2024
When compulsory education services are provided directly
						by the residential treatment facility, such services shall comply with the
						regulations of the State Board of Education. In such case, the psychiatric
						residential treatment facility shall comply with all appropriate requirements
						for the education of handicapped 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 26 - EDUCATIONAL SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-51.26.4

Current through June 25, 2024
Educational services shall be provided by licensed
						teachers who shall have at least a bachelor's degree in education from an
						accredited institution, shall have certification in special education, and
						preferably shall have training in the education of emotionally disturbed
						children/adolescents.
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 27 - PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-51.27.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Personnel policies and procedures shall be developed in
						writing, adopted, and maintained to promote the objectives of the facility and
						to provide for an adequate number of qualified personnel during all hours of
						operation to support the functions of the facility and the provision of high
						quality care.
1. All personnel
					 policies shall be reviewed and approved on an annual basis by the governing
					 body.
2. There shall be
					 documentation to verify that the written personnel policies and procedures are
					 explained and made available to each employee.
3. The policies and procedures shall include
					 a mechanism for determining that all personnel are medically and emotionally
					 capable of performing assigned tasks and are free of communicable and
					 infectious diseases.
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 27 - PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-51.27.2

Current through June 25, 2024
There shall be written policies and procedures for
						handling cases of patient neglect and abuse. The policies and procedures on
						patient neglect or abuse shall be given to all personnel. Any alleged
						violations of these policies and procedures shall be investigated, and the
						results of such investigation shall be reviewed and approved by the director
						and reported to the governing body.
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 27 - PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-51.27.3

Current through June 25, 2024
A personnel record shall be kept on each staff member
						and shall contain the following items, as appropriate:
1. Application for employment;
2. Written references and a record of verbal
					 references;
3. Verification of all
					 training and experience, and licensure, certification, registration and/or
					 renewals;
4. Wage and salary
					 information;
5. Performance
					 appraisals;
6. Initial and
					 subsequent health clearances;
7.
					 Disciplinary and counseling actions;
8. Commendations;
9. Criminal background check; and
10. Record of orientation to the facility,
					 its policies and procedures and the employee's position.
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 27 - PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-51.27.4

Current through June 25, 2024
For each position in the facility, there shall be a
						written job description that specifies the duties and responsibilities of the
						position and the minimum level of education, training, and/or related work
						experience required or needed to fulfill it.
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 28 - STAFF DEVELOPMENT › Rule 15-16-1-51.28.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall have a written plan of evidence of
						implementation of a program of staff development and in-service training that
						is consonant with the basic goals and objectives of the
						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 28 - STAFF DEVELOPMENT › Rule 15-16-1-51.28.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Staff development shall be under the supervision and
						direction of a committee or qualified person. This person or committee may
						delegate responsibility for any part of the program to appropriately qualified
						individuals.
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 28 - STAFF DEVELOPMENT › Rule 15-16-1-51.28.3

Current through June 25, 2024
The staff development plan shall include plans for
						orientation of new employees and shall specify subject areas to be covered in
						the orientation process.
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 28 - STAFF DEVELOPMENT › Rule 15-16-1-51.28.4

Current through June 25, 2024
Staff development program shall reflect all
						administrative and service changes in the facility and shall prepare personnel
						for promotions and responsibilities.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												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 28 - STAFF DEVELOPMENT › Rule 15-16-1-51.28.5

Current through June 25, 2024
A continuous professional education program shall be
						provided to keep the professional staff informed of significant clinical and
						administrative developments and skills.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												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 28 - STAFF DEVELOPMENT › Rule 15-16-1-51.28.6

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall provide continuing training for all
						staff and specific orientation for all new personnel in the principles of
						confidentiality, privacy, patients' rights, infection control, fire prevention,
						disaster preparedness, accident prevention and patient
						safety.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												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 28 - STAFF DEVELOPMENT › Rule 15-16-1-51.28.7

Current through June 25, 2024
Specialized training shall be provided for staff working
						with children and adolescents.
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 28 - STAFF DEVELOPMENT › Rule 15-16-1-51.28.8

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall have documentation of the staff
						development, in-service training and orientation activities of all employees.
						Facilities shall comply with recommendations from the Centers for Disease
						Control and/or the Mississippi State Department of Health regarding baseline
						employee TB testing and routine serial employee TB testing and education.
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 29 - PATIENT RIGHTS › Rule 15-16-1-51.29.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall support and protect the fundamental
						human, civil, constitutional, and statutory rights of each
						patient.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												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 29 - PATIENT RIGHTS › Rule 15-16-1-51.29.2

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall have written policies and procedures
						that describe the rights of patients and the means by which these rights are
						protected and exercised. These rights shall include the following:
1. Each patient shall have impartial access
					 to treatment, regardless of race, religion, sex, ethnicity, age, or
					 handicap;
2. Each patient's
					 personal dignity shall be recognized and respected in the provision of all care
					 and treatment;
3. Each patient
					 shall receive individualized treatment, which shall include at least the
					 following:
a. The provision of adequate and
					 human services, regardless of source(s) of financial support;
b. The provision of services within the least
					 restrictive environment possible;
c. The provision of an individual treatment
					 plan;
d. The periodic review of the
					 patient's treatment plan;
e. The
					 active participation of patients over 12 years of age and their responsible
					 parent, relative, or guardian in planning for treatment; and
f. The provision of an adequate number of
					 competent, qualified, and experienced professional clinical staff to supervise
					 and implement the treatment plan.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 51 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter 29 - PATIENT RIGHTS › Rule 15-16-1-51.29.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Each patient shall be informed of his or her rights in a
						language the patient understands.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												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 29 - PATIENT RIGHTS › Rule 15-16-1-51.29.4

Current through June 25, 2024
Each patient shall receive a written statement of
						patient rights, and a copy of this statement shall be posted in various areas
						of the facility.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												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 29 - PATIENT RIGHTS › Rule 15-16-1-51.29.5

Current through June 25, 2024
As appropriate, the patient, the patient's family, or
						the patient's legal guardian shall be fully informed about the following
						items:
1. The rights of
					 patients;
2. The professional staff
					 members responsible for his or her care, their professional status, and their
					 staff relationship;
3. The nature
					 of the care; procedures, and treatment that he or she will receive;
4. The current and future use and disposition
					 of products of special observation and audiovisual techniques, such as one-way
					 vision mirrors, tape recorders, television, movies, or photographs;
5. The risks, side effects; and benefits of
					 all medications and treatment procedures used, especially those that are
					 unusual or experimental;
6. The
					 alternate treatment procedures that are available;
7. The right to refuse to participate in any
					 research project without compromising his or her access to facility
					 services;
8. The right, to the
					 extent permitted by law, to refuse specific medications or treatments
					 procedures;
9. The responsibility
					 of the facility, when the patient refuses treatment, to seek appropriate legal
					 alternatives or orders of involuntary treatment, or, in accordance with
					 professional standards, to terminate the relationship with the patient upon
					 reasonable notice;
10. As
					 appropriate, the cost, itemized when possible, of services rendered;
11. The source of the facility's
					 reimbursement, and any limitations placed on duration of services;
12. The reasons for any proposed change in
					 the professional staff responsible for the patient, or for any transfer of the
					 patient either within or outside of the facility;
13. The rules and regulations of the facility
					 applicable to his or her conduct;
14. The right to initiate a complaint or
					 grievance procedure and the appropriate means of requesting a hearing or review
					 of the complaint;
15. The discharge
					 plans; and
16. The plans for
					 meeting continuing mental and physical health requirements following
					 discharge.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												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 29 - PATIENT RIGHTS › Rule 15-16-1-51.29.6

Current through June 25, 2024
In accordance with the requirements of any applicable
						law or any other applicable standard in this manual, a written, dated, and
						signed informed consent from shall be obtained from the patient, the patient's
						family, or the patient's legal guardian, as appropriate, for participation in
						any research project and for use or performance of the following:
1. Surgical procedures;
2. Electroconvulsive therapy;
3. Unusual medications;
4. Hazardous assessment procedures;
5. Audiovisual equipment; and
6. Other procedures where consent is required
					 by law.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												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 29 - PATIENT RIGHTS › Rule 15-16-1-51.29.7

Current through June 25, 2024
The maintenance of confidentiality of communications
						between patients and staff and of all information recorded in patient records
						shall be the responsibility of all staff. (Refer to the patient records section
						of this manual).
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 29 - PATIENT RIGHTS › Rule 15-16-1-51.29.8

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall provide continuing training for all
						staff and specific orientation for all new personnel in the principles of
						confidentiality and privacy.
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 29 - PATIENT RIGHTS › Rule 15-16-1-51.29.9

Current through June 25, 2024
The patient shall be allowed to work for the service
						provider only under the following conditions:
1. The work is part of the individual
					 treatment plan;
2. The work is
					 performed voluntarily;
3. The
					 patient receives wages commensurate with the economic value of the work;
					 and
4. The work project complies
					 with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												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 30 - SPECIAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-51.30.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Treatment procedures that require special justification
						shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
1. The use of restraint;
2. The use of seclusion;
3. The use of electroconvulsive therapy and
					 other forms of convulsive therapy;
4. The performance of psychosurgery of other
					 surgical procedures for the intervention in, or alteration of, a mental,
					 emotional, or behavioral disorder;
5. The use of behavior modification
					 procedures that use painful stimuli;
6. The use of unusual medications and
					 investigational and experimental drugs;
7. The prescribing and administering of drugs
					 for maintenance use that have abuse potential (usually considered to be
					 Schedule II drugs), and drugs that are known to involve substantial risk or to
					 be associated with undesirable side effects; and
8. The use of research projects that involve
					 inconvenience or risk to the patient.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												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 30 - SPECIAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-51.30.2

Current through June 25, 2024
The rationale for using special treatment procedures
						shall be clearly stated in the patient's record.
1. When appropriate, there shall be evidence
					 in the patient's record that proposed special treatment procedures have been
					 reviewed before implementation by the head of the professional staff and or his
					 or her designee.
2. The plan for
					 using special treatment procedures shall be consistent with the patient's
					 rights and the facility's policies governing the use of such
					 procedures.
3. The clinical
					 indications for the use of special treatment procedures shall be documented in
					 the patient's record.
4. The
					 clinical indications for the use of special treatment procedures shall outweigh
					 the known contraindications.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												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 30 - SPECIAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-51.30.4

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall have written policies and procedures
						that govern the use of timeout and the documentation of such procedures in the
						case record.
1. The use of time-out
					 shall require clinical justification and shall not be employed for the
					 convenience of staff.
2. Time-out
					 procedures shall meet the following requirements:
3. A child/adolescent placed in time-out
					 shall be under visual observation at intervals of fifteen minutes or less while
					 in time-out;
4. A locked door shall
					 not be a component of time-out;
5.
					 Time-out shall be limited to a maximum of thirty minutes at one time for a
					 child age ten years or under and shall be limited to a maximum of sixty minutes
					 at one time for an adolescent age eleven years or older; and
6. No child/adolescent shall be in time-out
					 for more than four hours in any 24 hour period.
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 30 - SPECIAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-51.30.5

Current through June 25, 2024
Electroconvulsive (or other forms of convulsive
						therapies) shall not be administered in a child/adolescent psychiatric
						residential treatment facility but may be administered in an acute care medical
						or psychiatric hospital.
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 30 - SPECIAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-51.30.6

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall have policies that prohibit the
						performance of psychosurgery or other surgical procedures for the intervention
						in, or alteration of, a mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder in children
						or adolescents.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												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 30 - SPECIAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-51.30.7

Current through June 25, 2024
Behavior modification procedures that use painful
						stimuli shall be documented 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 30 - SPECIAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-51.30.8

Current through June 25, 2024
The written informed consent of the patient for the use
						of behavior modification procedures that use painful stimuli shall be obtained
						and made part of the patient's record. The patient may withdraw consent at any
						time.
1. When required, the written
					 informed consent of the family and/or legal guardian shall be obtained and made
					 part of the patient's record. The family and/or guardian may withdraw consent
					 at any time.
2. In cases dealing
					 with children or adolescents, the responsible parent(s), relative, or guardian
					 and, when appropriate, the patient shall give written, dated, and signed
					 informed consent. The family and/or guardian and, when appropriate, the child
					 or adolescent patient may withdraw consent at any time.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												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 30 - SPECIAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-51.30.9

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall have written policies and procedures
						that govern the use of unusual medications and investigational and experimental
						drugs.
1. Unusual or experimental
					 drugs shall be reviewed before use by the research review committee, the
					 patient rights' review committee, or another appropriate peer review
					 committee.
2. Investigational drugs
					 shall be used only under the direct supervision of the principal investigator
					 and with the approval of the physician members of the professional staff or an
					 appropriate committee of the professional staff, the research review committee,
					 and appropriate federal, state, and local agencies.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												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 30 - SPECIAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-51.30.10

Current through June 25, 2024
A central unit shall be established to maintain
						essential information on investigational drugs, such as drug dosage form,
						dosage range, storage requirements, adverse reactions, usage, and
						contraindications.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												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 30 - SPECIAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-51.30.11

Current through June 25, 2024
Investigational drugs shall not be administered to
						children or adolescents in a residential treatment facility, unless approved in
						writing by the Mississippi Department of Health on a case by case
						basis.
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 30 - SPECIAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-51.30.12

Current through June 25, 2024
Nurses may administer investigational drugs only after
						receiving basic pharmacologic information about the drugs.
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 30 - SPECIAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-51.30.13

Current through June 25, 2024
The written informed consent of the patient for the use
						of unusual medications or investigational or experimental drugs shall be
						obtained and made part of the patient's record. The patient may withdraw
						consent at any time.
1. When required,
					 the written informed consent of the family and/or legal guardian for the use of
					 unusual medication or investigational or experimental drugs shall be obtained
					 and made part of the patient record. The family and/or guardian may withdraw
					 consent at any time.
2. In cases
					 dealing with children and adolescents, the responsible parent(s), relative, or
					 guardian and, when appropriate, the patient shall give written, dated, and
					 signed informed consent, unless prohibited by law. The family and/or guardian
					 and, when appropriate, the child or adolescent patient may withdraw consent at
					 any time.
3. The denial of consent
					 to take unusual medications of investigational or experimental drugs shall not
					 be cause for denying or altering services indicated for the patient.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												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 30 - SPECIAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-51.30.14

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall have written policies and procedures
						that govern the prescribing and administering of drugs for maintenance use that
						have abuse potential (usually considered to be Schedule II drugs), and drugs
						that are known to involve a substantial risk or be associated with undesirable
						side effects.
1. Drugs that have abuse
					 potential shall be prescribed and administered for maintenance use only when
					 the following criteria are met:
2.
					 A physician member of the professional staff has reviewed the patient's record
					 and has recorded the reasons for prescribing the drug(s) in the patient's
					 record;
3. The prescribed drug is
					 listed in the facility's formulary; and
4. Prior to the administration of the drug,
					 the patient and, when required by law, the patient's parent(s) or guardian are
					 informed orally and in writing, and, if possible, in the patient's native
					 language, of the benefits and hazards of the drug.
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 30 - SPECIAL TREATMENT PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-51.30.15

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall have written policies and procedures
						that protect the rights of patients involved in research projects that involve
						inconvenience or risk to the patient.
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 31 - PATIENT RECORDS › Rule 15-16-1-51.31.1

Current through June 25, 2024
A patient record shall be maintained, in accordance with
						accepted professional principles, for each patient admitted for care in the
						facility.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												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 31 - PATIENT RECORDS › Rule 15-16-1-51.31.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Such records shall be kept confidential and only
						authorized personnel shall have access to the record. Staff members and other
						persons having access to patient records shall be required to abide by the
						written policies regarding confidentiality of patient records and disclosure of
						information in the record, as well as all applicable federal, state, and local
						laws, rules and regulations.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												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 31 - PATIENT RECORDS › Rule 15-16-1-51.31.3

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall have written policies and protect the
						confidentiality of patient records and govern the disclosure of information in
						the records. The policies and procedures shall specify the conditions under
						which information on applicants or patients may be disclosed and the procedures
						for releasing such information.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												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 31 - PATIENT RECORDS › Rule 15-16-1-51.31.4

Current through June 25, 2024
A patient of his or her authorized representative may
						consent to the release of information provided that written consent is given on
						a form containing the following information:
1. Name of patient;
2. Name of program;
3. The name of the person, agency or
					 organization to which the information is to e disclosed;
4. The specific information to be
					 disclosed;
5. The purpose for the
					 disclosure;
6. The date the consent
					 was signed and the signature of the individual witnessing the
					 consent;
7. The signature of the
					 patient, parent, guardian or authorized representative; and
8. A notice that the consent is valid only
					 for a specified period of time.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												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 31 - PATIENT RECORDS › Rule 15-16-1-51.31.5

Current through June 25, 2024
The written consent of a patient, or his or her
						authorized representative, to the disclosure of information shall be considered
						valid only if the following conditions have been met:
1. The patient or the representative shall be
					 informed, in a manner calculated to assure his or her understanding, of the
					 specific type of information that has been requested and, if known, the
					 benefits and disadvantages of releasing the information;
2. The patient or the representative shall
					 give consent voluntarily;
3. The
					 patient or the representative shall be informed that the provision of services
					 is not contingent upon his or her decision concerning the release of
					 information; and
4. The patient's
					 consent shall be acquired in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and
					 local laws, rules and regulations.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												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 31 - PATIENT RECORDS › Rule 15-16-1-51.31.6

Current through June 25, 2024
Every consent for release of information, the actual
						date the information was released, the specific information released, and the
						signature of the staff member who released the information shall be made a part
						of the patient record.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												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 31 - PATIENT RECORDS › Rule 15-16-1-51.31.7

Current through June 25, 2024
In a life-threatening situation or when an individual's
						condition or situation precludes the possibility of obtaining written consent,
						the facility may release pertinent medical information to the medical personnel
						responsible for the individual's care without the individual's consent and
						without the authorization of the chief executive officer or a designee, if
						obtaining such authorization would cause an excessive delay in delivering
						treatment to the individual.
1. When
					 information has been released under emergency conditions, the staff member
					 responsible for the release of information shall enter all pertinent details of
					 the transaction into the individual's record including at least the following
					 items:
2. The date the information
					 was released;
3. The person to whom
					 the information was released;
4.
					 The reason the information was released;
5. The reason written consent could not be
					 obtained; and
6. The specific
					 information released.
7. The
					 patient or applicant shall be informed that the information was released as
					 soon as possible after the release of information.
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 31 - PATIENT RECORDS › Rule 15-16-1-51.31.8

Current through June 25, 2024
Patient records shall not be removed from the facility
						except upon subpoena and court order.
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 32 - PRESERVATION AND STORAGE › Rule 15-16-1-51.32.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Records shall be preserved, either in the original or by
						microfilm, for a period of time not less than that determined by the statue of
						limitations in the State of Mississippi.
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 32 - PRESERVATION AND STORAGE › Rule 15-16-1-51.32.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Written policies and procedures shall govern the
						compilation, storage, dissemination, and accessibility of patient records. The
						policies and procedures shall be designed to assure that the facility fulfills
						its responsibility to safeguard and protect the patient record against loss,
						unauthorized alteration, or disclosure of information; to assure that each
						patient record contains all required information; to uniformity in the format
						and forms in use in patient records; to require entries in patient records to
						be dated and signed.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												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 32 - PRESERVATION AND STORAGE › Rule 15-16-1-51.32.3

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall provide adequate facilities for the
						storage, processing, and handling of patient records, including suitably locked
						and secured rooms and files. When a facility stores patient data on magnetic
						tape, computer files, or other types of automated information systems, adequate
						security measures shall prevent inadvertent or unauthorized access to such
						data. A written policy shall govern the disposal of patient records. Methods of
						disposal shall be designed to assure the confidentiality of information in the
						records.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												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 33 - PERSONNEL › Rule 15-16-1-51.33.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The patient records department shall maintain, control,
						and supervise the patient records, and shall be responsible for maintaining the
						quality.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												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 33 - PERSONNEL › Rule 15-16-1-51.33.2

Current through June 25, 2024
A qualified medical record individual who is employed on
						at least a part-time basis, consistent with the needs of the facility and the
						professional staff, shall be responsible for the patient records department.
						This individual shall be a registered record administrator or an accredited
						record technician.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												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 33 - PERSONNEL › Rule 15-16-1-51.33.3

Current through June 25, 2024
When it can be demonstrated that the size, location or
						needs of the facility do not justify employment of a qualified individual, the
						facility must secure the consultative assistance of a registered record
						administrator at least twice a year to assure that the patient record
						department is adequate to meet the needs of the facility.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												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 34 - CENTRALIZATION OF REPORTS › Rule 15-16-1-51.34.1

Current through June 25, 2024
All clinical information pertaining to a patient's stay
						shall be centralized in the patient's record. The original or all reports
						originating in the facility shall be filed in the medical record. Appropriate
						patient records shall be kept on the unit where the patient is being treated
						and shall be directly accessible to the clinician caring for the
						patient.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												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 35 - CONTENT OF RECORDS › Rule 15-16-1-51.35.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The medical record shall contain sufficient information
						to justify the diagnosis and warrant the treatment and end results. The patient
						record shall describe the patient's health status at the time of admission, the
						services provided and the patient's progress in the facility, and the patient's
						health status at the time of discharge. The patient record shall provide
						information for the review and evaluation of the treatment provided to the
						patient. When appropriate, data in the patient record shall be used in
						training, research, evaluation, and quality assurance programs. When indicated,
						the patient record shall contain documentation that the rights of the patient
						and of the patient's family are protected. The patient record shall contain
						documentation of the patient's and, as appropriate, family members' involvement
						in the patient's treatment program. The patient record shall contain
						identifying data that is recorded on standardized forms. This identifying data
						shall include the following:
1. Full
					 name;
2. Home address;
3. Home telephone number;
4. Date of birth;
5. Sex;
6. Race or ethnic origin;
7. Next of kin;
8. Education;
9. Marital status;
10. Type and place of employment;
11. Date of initial contact or admission to
					 the facility;
12. Legal status,
					 including relevant legal documents;
13. Other identifying data as
					 indicated;
14. Date the information
					 was gathered; and
15. Signature of
					 the staff member gathering the information.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												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 35 - CONTENT OF RECORDS › Rule 15-16-1-51.35.2

Current through June 25, 2024
The patient record shall contain information on any
						unusual occurrences such as the following:
1. Treatment complications;
2. Accidents or injuries to the
					 patient;
3. Morbidity;
4. Death of a patient; and
5. Procedures that place the patient at risk
					 or that cause unusual pain.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												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 35 - CONTENT OF RECORDS › Rule 15-16-1-51.35.3

Current through June 25, 2024
As necessary, the patient record shall contain
						documentation of the consent of the patient, appropriate family members or
						guardians for admission, treatment, evaluation, aftercare, or
						research.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-11-13