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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part 2 - Division of Aging and Adult Services › Chapter 1 - State Plan on Aging › Section 18-2-1-IX - Attachments › Attachment 18-2-1-IX-J - Priority Service Provision

Current through June 25, 2024
Priority Service Provision
PREFERENCE IN SERVICE PROVISION
LOW INCOME, LOW-INCOME MINORITIES
AND RURAL MISSISSIPPIANS
This report identifies the number of low income, low-income
					 minority, and seniors residing in rural Mississippi, according to the 2000
					 Census, and, with respect to the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year for
					 which this plan is prepared, describes the methods used to satisfy service
					 needs in accordance with section 307(a)(15)(16) of the act.
DAAS Program Performance Report (NAPIS) FFY
					 2005
Category
Unduplicated Persons Served
Total
52,423
Below Poverty
17,868
Minority Below Poverty
10,494
Rural
18,262
The 2000 census identified the number of low income
					 minority individuals in Mississippi as 111,987. The narrative describes the
					 methods used to satisfy the service needs of older minority individuals, older
					 persons who reside in rural areas.
The DAAS utilizes a screening instrument to determine
					 individual client needs and to direct needed and appropriate services to those
					 individuals targeted by the Older Americans Act. The DAAS services' targeting
					 and management information system mechanisms focus on and gather data on elders
					 in greatest economic need, low-income minorities, rural elderly, Indians,
					 frail/vulnerable elderly, elders with severe or developmental disabilities,
					 limited English speaking elders, elders with Alzheimer's, and caregivers of
					 such individuals.
The methods used to satisfy the service needs of low income
					 minorities and rural elderly include:
* Targeting low-income minorities and rural elderly in Area
					 Agencies on Aging:
* Area Plan objectives;
* Giving preference to minority and rural elderly in the
					 screening process:
* Focusing information and referral assistance and outreach
					 efforts on minority and rural elderly;
* Contracting with minority and rural service providers;
					 and
* Requiring contractors to target services to minority and
					 rural elderly.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part 2 - Division of Aging and Adult Services › Chapter 2 - Quality Assurance Stanards › Rule 18-2-2.1 - ADULT DAY CARE

Current through June 25, 2024
A.
Definition and Purpose
Adult Day Care is a place for aged and disabled individuals
				  with serious health problems or impairments to go during the day for
				  recreational activities, personal care supervision, nutrition, limited health
				  care and the opportunity to interact socially with other people in group or
				  individual activities.
The purpose of day care is to:
(1) provide care, supervision and services to
				individuals who are capable of only limited self-care;
(2) meet health maintenance,
				prevention/intervention, and rehabilitation needs; and
(3)  promote a maximum level of independent
				functioning.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part 2 - Division of Aging and Adult Services › Chapter 2 - Quality Assurance Stanards › Rule 18-2-2.2 - CASE MANAGEMENT

Current through June 25, 2024
A.
Definition and Objective
Case Management is the term used to describe the many
				  approaches needed to meet the service needs of individuals who are at risk for
				  institutionalization. Case Management is a central issue in the provision of
				  health and social services to aged and disabled individuals. It is the
				  mechanism by which services are coordinated and monitored to these individuals
				  in an effort to provide continuity of care and avoid costly duplication of
				  services.
The main objective of Case Management is continuity of
				  services. Ideally, Case Management provides the comprehensive assessment by
				  which an individual's needs for services are determined, arranges for those
				  services in an organized and coordinated way to meet goals and objectives of an
				  individualized service plan, and periodically monitors and reevaluates progress
				  in the attainment of those goals.
B.
Eligibility
To be eligible for Case Management Services, individuals must
				  be 60 or older and receiving a Level II score of 22 or above on the DAAS
				  Consumer Information Form. Spouses of case-managed clients are eligible if
				  under 60 and disabled. Information gathered during the assessment process must
				  meet at least four (4) of the following criteria:
1. Without intervention, the client is at
				risk of inappropriate nursing home placement.
2. The client is suffering a recent loss of a
				significant other (spouse, etc).
3.
				The client=s need for assistance with activities of daily living (ADL) exceeds
				the help available from his/her natural support system.
4. The client needs three or more services or
				has multiple disabling problems.
5.
				The client=s behavior is too difficult for family members to manage.
6. The client is isolated or
				homebound.
7. The client has
				unresolved medical, social, or psychological problems.
8. The client has a frail or non-existent
				support system.
9. The client is
				unable to access the Aging service system.
10. The client is inappropriately
				institutionalized.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part 2 - Division of Aging and Adult Services › Chapter 2 - Quality Assurance Stanards › Rule 18-2-2.3 - CONGREGATE MEALS

Current through June 25, 2024
Bulk, Emergency Pre-plated and Frozen Meals
Revised 2010
A.
Definition, Purpose, and Legal Basis
1.
Definition
- At
				least one hot or other appropriate meal provided to an eligible person in a
				congregate setting which (
Older Americans Act of 1965
, as
				amended
(OAA)
, Section 331(1)):
a. Is offered at least five or more days a
				week unless, with documented annual state approval, it is deemed such frequency
				is not feasible secondary to a rural location; and
b. Can be offered at breakfast, lunch and/ or dinner;
				and
c. Is identified by a printed
				menu, signed and dated by the Registered, Licensed Dietitian who created it,
				which is posted at least two weeks in advance; and
d. Complies with the most recent
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
published by the Secretaries
				of the United States Department of Health and Human Services and the United
				States Department of Agriculture (
OAA
, Section 339(1)); and
e. Provides a minimum of
				thirty-three and one-third percent (33a%) of the dietary reference intakes
				(DRIs) as established by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Research
				Council of the National Academy of Sciences (
OAA
, Section
				339(2)(A)); and
f. Is served in a
				congregate setting opened at a minimum of three (3) hours a day, as defined as
				locations where individuals can engage in social interaction, or various other
				activities and services such as rehabilitative and supportive services; which
				can include adult day care centers and multi-generational meal sites; and
g. That setting provides nutrition
				education, nutrition screening and other nutrition services such as nutrition
				counseling, as appropriate, based on the needs of program
				participants.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part 2 - Division of Aging and Adult Services › Chapter 2 - Quality Assurance Stanards › Rule 18-2-2.4 - EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM

Current through June 25, 2024
A.
Definition and Purpose
Emergency Response - a personal response system installed in
				  a frail, elderly client's residence for use 24 hours in signaling for help at
				  the push of a button. Emergency response is usually a small radio device
				  transmitting a coded signal or message over existing telephone lines to a
				  control station, such as the local hospital or police station which has the
				  elderly person's name, address, phone number and emergency contact on file.
				  Assistance is sent to the older person's home if he/she does not immediately
				  respond to a phone call. Emergency response devices can be worn around the neck
				  or wrist and can be activated in emergencies while away from home.
The purpose of Emergency Response is to:
1. allow older persons to remain living
				independently at home and yet have the capability of being able to summon
				assistance, should the need arise;
2. offer peace of mind and provide respite
				and reassurance for concerned families and caregivers;
3. call for help in emergency situations for
				those who are unable to do so;
4.
				give the older adult a feeling of confidence and security in his/her own
				home;
5. allow the elderly
				individual freedom of movement outside of his/her home; and
6. prevent or delay premature
				institutionalization of the frail, handicapped, disabled or homebound
				elderly.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part 2 - Division of Aging and Adult Services › Chapter 2 - Quality Assurance Stanards › Rule 18-2-2.5 - EMERGENCY SERVICES

Current through June 25, 2024
A.
Definition and Purpose
Emergency Services
- social,
				  financial and supportive assistance to help elderly individuals through a
				  crisis, life-threatening or unexpected emergency situation which demands or
				  requires immediate action or intervention. Emergency Services can be temporary,
				  short-term or extended assistance designed to satisfy the unmet needs of
				  elderly individuals. /emergency Services can include food, clothing medical
				  supplies, equipment, and other items needed in a crisis situation.
The purpose of Emergency Service is to:
1. Offer immediate response to identified
				needs of older persons for which no other resource is available;
2. Allow older individuals to remain in their
				homes through the provision of needed services in crisis situations;
3. Provide much needed temporary assistance
				to help alleviate a sudden or urgent, unexpected crisis;
4. Maintain proper health of older
				individuals in their homes; and
5.
				Solve emergencies or crisis situations that plague elderly
				individuals.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part 2 - Division of Aging and Adult Services › Chapter 2 - Quality Assurance Stanards › Rule 18-2-2.6 - FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM : CAREGIVER COUNSELING/SUPPORT GROUP

Current through June 25, 2024
A.
Definition and
				Purpose
Caregiver counseling
is defined as
				  that service that provides an opportunity for the caregiver to receive one to
				  one provision of guidance and instruction about options and methods for
				  providing support to caregivers in an individual or group setting. The
				  caregiver and professional develop a treatment plan to work through issues
				  related to caregiver stress, burnout, role overload, grief and many other
				  caregiving related issues.
Support Group
is defined as a group
				  of caregivers with same or similar need(s) meeting with each other or
				  professionals to discuss, for guidance, advice and best practices to work
				  through issues related to caregiver stress, burnout, role overload, grief and
				  many other caregiving related issues.
The purpose of Caregiver counseling/support group is
				  to:
1. assist in assessing the
				caregiver's need(s)
2. provide one
				to one or group advice, guidance, instruction and support;
3. help grandparents and other relatives deal
				with their new, unexpected responsibilities;
4. secure basic services the children need,
				such as health care or education, if caregivers are not the legal guardians or
				custodians;
5. help work through
				burnout, role overload and issues related to caregiver stress;
6. help work through grief and many other
				care giving related issues;
4.
				help link caregivers to resources and information; and
5. provide group or individual counseling in
				the form of support groups and respite care.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part 2 - Division of Aging and Adult Services › Chapter 2 - Quality Assurance Stanards › Rule 18-2-2.7 - FAMILY CAREGIVE SUPPORT PROGRAM

Current through June 25, 2024
A.
Definition and Purpose
Respite care is the providing of temporary relief time for
				  the regular or primary caregiver (spouse, child, relative) of an ill, frail,
				  infirmed, functionally impaired older individual or dementia patient that
				  requires constant in-home care.
The purpose of respite care is to:
1. prevent, delay, or avoid premature or
				unnecessary institutionalization;
2. prevent elder abuse;
3. prevent or reduce physical and emotional
				stress on the family;
4. reduce and
				give the primary caregiver some much needed personal time away from home and
				the caregiver's role;
5. prevent
				caregiver's burnout; and
6. give
				the caregiver an interval of rest from the burden of constant care.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part 2 - Division of Aging and Adult Services › Chapter 2 - Quality Assurance Stanards › Rule 18-2-2.8 - FAMILY CAREGIVE SUPPORT PROGRAM: INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE

Current through June 25, 2024
A.
Definition and
				Purpose
Information is defined as group services, including public
				  education and provision of information at health fairs, expos and other similar
				  events.
Assistance is a service defined as one-on-one contact to
				  provide information and assistance. Assistance is a service that provides
				  current information on opportunities and services available; assesses the
				  problems and capacities of the individuals; links the individuals to
				  opportunities and services available; and to the maximum extent practicable,
				  ensures that the individuals receive the services needed, and are aware of the
				  opportunities available to the individuals by establishing adequate follow-up
				  procedures.
The purpose of information and assistance is to:
1. provide current information on
				opportunities and services available;
2. assess the problems and capacities of the
				individual;
3. link the individuals
				to opportunities and services available;
4. ensure that the individuals receive the
				services needed; and
5. establish
				adequate follow-up procedures to see that services were received.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part 2 - Division of Aging and Adult Services › Chapter 2 - Quality Assurance Stanards › Rule 18-2-2.9 - FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGAM SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES

Current through June 25, 2024
A.
Definition and Purpose
Supplemental Services are services in addition to the
				  Information and Assistance, Counseling/Support Groups, Respite and Adult Day
				  Care Services that might be necessary for meeting the needs of the caregiver.
				  These services are provided on a limited basis.
The purpose of supplemental services is to:
(1) supplement the services provided to the
				caregiver to help meet a nutrition need,
(2) provide assistance with ADLs,
				housekeeping, laundry, meal planning, food preparation, and/or
(3)  provide minor home modifications,
				assistive devices, some durable medical supplies, etc.
Eligibility
Family caregivers or grandparents or older individuals who
				  are relative caregivers. Priority will be given to older individuals with
				  greatest social and economic need. Particular attention will be give to
				  low-income older individuals and to older individuals providing care and
				  support to persons with mental retardation and related developmental
				  disabilities.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part 2 - Division of Aging and Adult Services › Chapter 2 - Quality Assurance Stanards › Rule 18-2-2.10 - HOME-DELIVERED MEALS

Current through June 25, 2024
Frozen, Bulk, Emergency and Pre-plated Revised 2010
Table of Contents
Section
A.
Definition, Purpose, and Legal
				Basis
1. Home-Delivered Meals
				Definition
2. Homebound
				Definition
3. Purpose
4. Legal Basis
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part 2 - Division of Aging and Adult Services › Chapter 2 - Quality Assurance Stanards › Rule 18-2-2.12 - INFORMATION AND REFERRAL/ASSISTANCE

Current through June 25, 2024
A.
Definition and Purpose
Information and Referral/Assistance is a service designed to
				  support consumers and caregivers in assessing their needs, identifying the most
				  appropriate services to meet their needs and linking them with the agency
				  providing the services. Information and Referral/Assistance is designed to
				  assist consumers and caregivers calling for assistance, in-person requests for
				  assistance and proactively through outreach.
The purpose of Information and Referral/Assistance is
				  to:
1) Inform older individuals of the
				available opportunities, services, resources and programs in the
				community.
2) Assist older
				individual in identifying their needs and the type of assistance they
				require.
3) Assist older persons in
				remaining independent and in their communities by connecting them with needed
				services and informing them of programs and services for which they are
				eligible.
4) Increase older
				persons' knowledge and awareness of public and private services and resources
				available to them.
5) Make
				appropriate referral by linking and connecting elderly clients with needed
				services.
6) Conduct follow-up to
				ensure appropriate services have been provided.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part 2 - Division of Aging and Adult Services › Chapter 2 - Quality Assurance Stanards › Rule 18-2-2.14 - RESPITE

Current through June 25, 2024
A.
Definition and
				Purpose
Respite care is providing temporary relief time for the
				  regular or primary caregiver (spouse, child, relative) of an ill, frail,
				  infirm, functionally impaired older individual or dementia patient who requires
				  constant in-home care.
The purpose of respite care is to:
1. Prevent, delay, or avoid premature or
				unnecessary institutionalization;
2. Prevent abuse;
3. Prevent or reduce physical and emotional
				stress on the family;
4. Give
				primary caregivers some much needed personal time from the caregiver's
				role;
5. Prevent caregiver's
				burnout; and,
6. Give the caregiver
				an interval of rest from the burden of constant caregiving.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part 2 - Division of Aging and Adult Services › Chapter 2 - Quality Assurance Stanards › Rule 18-2-2.15 - SENIOR CENTER

Current through June 25, 2024
A.
Definition and Purpose
Senior Center
- a focal point in the
				  community where persons, individually or as a group, come together for a broad
				  spectrum of educational and recreational services, programs and activities. A
				  Senior Center is a facility where individuals, 60 years of age and older, come
				  to socialize, develop skills, engage in activities and learn new roles which
				  enhance their dignity, support their independence and encourage their
				  involvement in and with the community.
Focal Point
- a highly visible
				  facility where anyone in a community can obtain information and access to aging
				  services.
The purpose of Senior Center is to help older persons:
1. Adjust to the changes in roles;
2. Overcome the feelings of loneliness,
				helplessness and futility that tend to accompany old age;
3. Use old skills;
4. Learn new skills and new social
				roles;
5. Engage in active
				decision-making within both the center and community;
6. Prevent isolation;
7. Feel useful, self-confident and
				worthy;
8. Gain access to various
				services, programs and resources in the community.
9. Build relationships, meet
				friends;
10. Enjoy life while
				aging; and,
11. Obtain
				information.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part 2 - Division of Aging and Adult Services › Chapter 2 - Quality Assurance Stanards › Rule 18-2-2.16 - STATE HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Current through June 25, 2024
The State Health Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program
				  (SHIP) is designed to help Medicare beneficiaries by providing information and
				  assistance on Medicare health insurance, the Medicare Prescription Drug
				  Program, updates to the Medicaid program, updates to Medicare Supplement
				  Insurance, Long-term Care financing options, Medicare Advantage Plans,
				  SenioRxMS and Access to Benefits Coalition.
A. The purpose of SHIP is to:
1. Provide:
a. beneficiaries with information and
				counseling regarding their Medicare benefits, Prescription Drug coverage and
				potential benefits of Medicare Advantage Plans;
1) Access:
(a) the Internet utilizing various web sites
				as reference tools when counseling and assisting Medicare
				beneficiaries;
(b) web-based
				training tools developed for SHIP such as: training, reporting, and MDHS
				Calendar;
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part 2 - Division of Aging and Adult Services › Chapter 2 - Quality Assurance Stanards › Rule 18-2-2.17 - TRANSPORTATION

Current through June 25, 2024
A.
Definition and
				Purpose
Transportation the traveling of eligible older individuals to
				  and from community resources for the purpose of obtaining needed services or
				  goods.
Transportation is an essential part of the community
				  infrastructure that individuals need to gain access to the goods, services, and
				  social contacts that support their day-to-day existence and quality of
				  life.
The purpose of transportation is to (1) maintain the
				  independence of older adults as long as possible by promoting access to
				  available services in the community; (2) assist older individuals in
				  maintaining mobility; (3) delay premature institutionalization through the
				  provision of travel to obtain needed services or goods.
B.
Eligibility
Anyone 60 years of age and older who is not a resident in a
				  longterm care facility are eligible for transportation
				  services
C.
Unit
				of Service
A unit of service is a one way trip to a designated
				  location.
D.
Minimum Program Requirements
All clients are to be entered into the State Approved Client
				  Tracking System. If a client is screened using a paper form, that client should
				  be entered into the system no later than 10 working days from the
				  screening.
All service providers offering transportation services
				  through a contractual agreement with an area agency on aging must adhere to the
				  following requirements:
1.
Service Activities
Transportation shall be provided for the following
				  purposes:
a.  Medical and/or dental
				treatment
b. Social service and
				other related agencies/functions
c.
				Personal care needs
d. Hospice
				care
e. Foster care/adult day care
				services
f. Other applicable
				services based on needs
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part 2 - Division of Aging and Adult Services › Chapter 3 - MAC Center Procedure Manual › Rule 18-2-3.2 - SCOPE OF SERVICES

Current through June 25, 2024
A.
Target Population
MAC Centers shall make their full range of supports available
				  to people looking for information concerning long-term services and supports,
				  regardless of financial means. This may include, but is not limited to:
1. Elderly (aged 60 and older)
2. People with intellectual
				disabilities
3. People with
				developmental disabilities
4.
				People with physical disabilities
5. People with mental illness
6. Representative parties for any of these
				groups
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part 2 - Division of Aging and Adult Services › Chapter 3 - MAC Center Procedure Manual › Rule 18-2-3.3 - ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

Current through June 25, 2024
A.
Qualified Operating Organizations
Qualified operating organizations must maintain the minimum
				  administrative requirements below:
1.
				Must be willing to divest themselves of Medicaid Waiver services with the
				exception of Case Management.
2.
				Must be financially capable of and willing to maintaining each MAC Center
				location successfully, regardless of future state or federal funding.
3. Must serve all people requesting
				supports.
4. Must have and/or
				maintain meaningful experience/participation with CMS programs/initiatives
				(Money Follows the Person, Community-based Care Transitions, ADRC,
				etc.)
5. Must have and maintain
				successful experience with operating a network of service providers outside of
				established service area
6. Must
				provide the required scope of services throughout their entire designated
				service area. Must acquire MDHS approval for all work subcontracted to
				additional operating organizations.
7. Must be Alliance for Information and
				Referral System (AIRS) Certified.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part 2 - Division of Aging and Adult Services › Chapter 3 - MAC Center Procedure Manual › Rule 18-2-3.4 - ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

Current through June 25, 2024
The Mississippi Department of Human Services reserves the
				  right to change, modify, or revise all requirements and services cited in this
				  document at its discretion. Associated parties will be made aware of any
				  alteration made. This procedure manual is designed to maintain efficiency and
				  quality of each MAC Center site.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  43-1-2, 43-9-1, 42 USCA § 1396d
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part 2 - Division of Aging and Adult Services › Chapter 3 - MAC Center Procedure Manual › Addendum 18-2-3-2 - JOB DESCRIPTION SPECIALIST

Current through June 25, 2024
Job Type: Full-time
Travel Schedule: Some Day Only
Characteristics of Work:
The MAC Center Specialist reports directly to the MAC Center
				  Manager. The Specialist helps Mississippians secure needed services or
				  benefits, empowers people to make informed choices, and streamlines access to
				  services and supports.
Examples of Work:
* Fulfills a customer service role, ensuring that people
				  experience a welcoming, empowering atmosphere
* Provides Information & Referral including listening to
				  the inquirer, assessing his or her needs, and helping the person connect with
				  services providers or gain information to meet the identified needs. This may
				  be in person, including home visits and walk-ins, over the telephone, via
				  email, or through written correspondence.
* Administers screening tool which may indicate the
				  likelihood of eligibility for certain services.
* Provides unbiased, interactive, person-centered counseling
				  about available options, as well as other factors to consider in making
				  long-term care decisions.
* May administer a long-term care functional assessment
				  instrument for waiver services.
* Identifies and updates resources.
* Helps build, maintain, and grow relationships with area
				  partners in order to improve upon resource database and referral
				  choices.
* Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Undergraduate degree in human or health care services, or
				  similar AND at least three post-degree years of experience working with at
				  least one of the target population groups.
-OR-
* Two year associate's degree in human or health care
				  services, or similar AND at least six post-degree years of experience working
				  with at least one of the target population groups.
-AND-
* Community-based care experience
* Valid Mississippi Driver's License and access to an
				  insured and reliable vehicle for work related travel.
Necessary Characteristics:
* Professionalism
* Passion for serving others
* Interpersonal skills
* Resourcefulness
* Self-motivation
*These minimum qualifications have been agreed upon by
				  Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in this job class and are based upon a job
				  analysis and the essential functions. Any request to substitute related
				  education or experience for minimum qualifications must be addressed to MDHS,
				  DAAS in writing, identifying the related education and experience which
				  demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform all essential functions of the
				  position.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part 4 - Division of Human Resources › Chapter 1 - Whistleblower Policy › Rule 18-4-1.1 - Definitions

Current through June 25, 2024
The following definitions shall apply to this policy:
A. "Abuse" means acting in an
				arbitrary and capricious manner that adversely affects the accomplishment of a
				function of any governmental entity.
B. "Governmental entity" means a board,
				commission, department, office or other agency of state or political
				subdivision of the state.
C.
				"Employee" means any individual employed or holding office in any department or
				agency of state or local government.
D. "Improper governmental action" means any
				action by an employee which is undertaken in the performance of the employee's
				official duties, whether or not the action is within the scope of the
				employee's employment:
1) Which is in
				violation of any federal or state law or regulation, is an abuse of authority,
				results in substantial abuse, misuse, destruction, waste, or loss of public
				funds or public resources; or
2)
				Which is of substantial and specific danger to the public health or safety; or
3) Which is discrimination based
				on race or gender.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part 4 - Division of Human Resources › Chapter 1 - Whistleblower Policy › Rule 18-4-1.2 - Prohibitions

Current through June 25, 2024
The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) shall
				  not dismiss or otherwise adversely affect the compensation or employment status
				  of any employee because he/she testified or provided information to a state
				  investigative body whether or not the testimony or information is provided
				  under oath.
Reprisal or retaliatory action means, but is not limited to:
A. Unwarranted and unsubstantiated
				letters of reprimand or unsatisfactory performance evaluations;
B. Demotion;
C. Reduction in pay;
D. Denial of promotion;
E. Suspension;
F. Dismissal; and
G. Denial of employment.
This policy does not, in any way, prohibit MDHS from making
				  any decision exercising its authority to terminate, suspend or discipline an
				  employee who engages in workplace reprisal or retaliatory action against a
				  whistleblower.
MDHS is not precluded from taking any action in
				  accordance with established personnel policies against an employee who
				  knowingly and intentionally provides false information to a state investigative
				  body.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										25-9-173(2012)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part 4 - Division of Human Resources › Chapter 1 - Whistleblower Policy › Rule 18-4-1.3 - Liability of Agency for Violating Provisions

Current through June 25, 2024
If an employee of MDHS is found to have violated the
				  provisions of this policy MDHS shall be liable to the affected employee for
				  back pay and reinstatement. The affected employee may also bring action against
				  MDHS seeking certain fees and damages. Additionally, the court may find MDHS's
				  executive director individually liable for a civil fine of up to $10,000.00 for
				  each violation.
Conversely, if the court determines that any action filed
				  under this policy by an employee is frivolous and unwarrantable, the court may
				  award to the employer court costs and reasonable expenses, including attorney's
				  fees, incurred in defense of actions brought by the employee under this
				  policy.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										25-9-175(2012)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part 4 - Division of Human Resources › Chapter 1 - Whistleblower Policy › Rule 18-4-1.4 - Actions to Recover Civil Fines and Other Penalties

Current through June 25, 2024
All actions brought against MDHS under the provisions of
				  this policy may be instituted in the Circuit Court. In such action, the
				  employee shall prove by a preponderance of the evidence that, but for his
				  providing information or testimony to a state investigative body prior to
				  occurrence of the dismissal or any adverse action, his dismissal or any adverse
				  action taken against him would not have occurred.
Employees of Mississippi state agencies who are
				  eligible to do so are required to utilize the grievance process as provided in
				  the Mississippi State Employee Handbook prior to initiating any action under
				  this policy.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										25-9-177(2012)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part 4 - Division of Human Resources › Chapter 1 - Whistleblower Policy › Rule 18-4-1.5 - Waiver of Fees

Current through June 25, 2024
A waiver of fees may be requested by the person making the
				  request for search, inspection, or reproduction of documents. The Executive
				  Director has the authority to waive charges when deemed appropriate in his/her
				  judgment. However, all requestors must agree to pay the reasonable cost of
				  labor and the fees for reproduction of documents when making their request. The
				  requestor may specify a specific dollar amount that should not be exceeded in
				  the event a waiver of fees is not granted.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										25-61-7(2011)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part 4 - Division of Human Resources › Chapter 1 - Whistleblower Policy › Rule 18-4-1.6 - Prescribed Form

Current through June 25, 2024
Form DHS-ADM-1000, Request to Inspect, Copy or Reproduce
				  Public Records, is the prescribed form for making requests in conjunction with
				  this policy.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										25-61-5(2011)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part 4 - Division of Human Resources › Chapter 2 - Winterville Mounds Grounds Policy › Rule 18-4-2.1 - Definitions

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Hours of museum visitation are 9:00 a.m.
				to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday and 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. The
				grounds are open Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and on
				Sunday the grounds are open from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
B. State law prohibits the collection or
				disturbance in any way of artifacts, plants and animals, rocks and minerals,
				and natural formations. Digging for artifacts or relics, the use of metal
				detectors or probes of any kind, and the removal of items or artifacts lying on
				the ground surface, is prohibited.
C. Overnight camping is prohibited without
				prior written permission of the Director of the Division of Historic
				Properties.
D. All vehicles,
				including bicycles, motorbikes, etc., should remain in the public parking
				area.
E. Outdoor cooking or
				barbecuing is restricted to the immediate area of the picnic
				pavilion.
F. The use of fireworks
				is prohibited on the grounds.
G.
				Firearms are prohibited on the grounds.
H. Alcoholic beverages and other controlled
				substances are prohibited on the grounds.
I. Soliciting on the site is
				prohibited.
J. Smoking is prohibited
				in all buildings.
K. Dogs brought
				on to the grounds must be kept on a leash. Dogs are not allowed inside
				buildings with exception of service animals.
Miss. Code §
										25-59-1
				  (1972, as amended)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part 4 - Division of Human Resources › Chapter 2 - Winterville Mounds Grounds Policy › Rule 18-4-2.2 - Prohibitions

Current through June 25, 2024
The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) shall
				  not dismiss or otherwise adversely affect the compensation or employment status
				  of any employee because he/she testified or provided information to a state
				  investigative body whether or not the testimony or information is provided
				  under oath.
Reprisal or retaliatory action means, but is not limited
				  to:
A. Unwarranted and unsubstantiated
				letters of reprimand or unsatisfactory performance evaluations;
B. Demotion;
C. Reduction in pay;
D. Denial of promotion;
E. Suspension;
F. Dismissal; and
G. Denial of employment.
This policy does not, in any way, prohibit MDHS from making
				  any decision exercising its authority to terminate, suspend or discipline an
				  employee who engages in workplace reprisal or retaliatory action against a
				  whistleblower.
MDHS is not precluded from taking any action in
				  accordance with established personnel policies against an employee who
				  knowingly and intentionally provides false information to a state investigative
				  body.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										25-9-173(2012)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part 4 - Division of Human Resources › Chapter 2 - Winterville Mounds Grounds Policy › Rule 18-4-2.3 - Liability of Agency for Violating Provisions

Current through June 25, 2024
If an employee of MDHS is found to have violated the
				  provisions of this policy MDHS shall be liable to the affected employee for
				  back pay and reinstatement. The affected employee may also bring action against
				  MDHS seeking certain fees and damages. Additionally, the court may find MDHS's
				  executive director individually liable for a civil fine of up to $10,000.00 for
				  each violation.
Conversely, if the court determines that any action filed
				  under this policy by an employee is frivolous and unwarrantable, the court may
				  award to the employer court costs and reasonable expenses, including attorney's
				  fees, incurred in defense of actions brought by the employee under this
				  policy.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										25-9-175(2012)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part 4 - Division of Human Resources › Chapter 2 - Winterville Mounds Grounds Policy › Rule 18-4-2.4 - Actions to Recover Civil Fines and Other Penalties

Current through June 25, 2024
All actions brought against MDHS under the provisions of
				  this policy may be instituted in the Circuit Court. In such action, the
				  employee shall prove by a preponderance of the evidence that, but for his
				  providing information or testimony to a state investigative body prior to
				  occurrence of the dismissal or any adverse action, his dismissal or any adverse
				  action taken against him would not have occurred.
Employees of Mississippi state agencies who are
				  eligible to do so are required to utilize the grievance process as provided in
				  the Mississippi State Employee Handbook prior to initiating any action under
				  this policy.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										25-9-177(2012)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part 5 - Division of Early Child Care and Development › Chapter 1 - Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Plan for Mississippi › Subpart 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Section 18-5-1-1.1 - Contact Information

Current through June 25, 2024
The agency shown below has been designated by the Chief
					 Executive Officer of the State (or Territory), to represent the State (or
					 Territory) as the Lead Agency. The Lead Agency agrees to administer the program
					 in accordance with applicable Federal laws and regulations and the provisions
					 of this Plan, including the assurances and certifications appended hereto.
					 (658D, 658E)
1.1.1
Who is the
				  Lead Agency designated to administer the CCDF program?
Identify the Lead Agency and Lead Agency's Chief Executive
					 Officer designated by the State/Territory. ACF will send official grant
					 correspondence such as grant awards, grant adjustments, Plan approvals and
					 disallowance notifications to the designated contact identified here. (658D(a),
					 § 98.10 )
Name of Lead Agency: Mississippi Department of Human
					 Services
Address of Lead Agency: 750 North State Street, Jackson,
					 Mississippi 39202
Name and Title of the Lead Agency's Chief Executive
					 Officer: Mr. Richard Berry, Exectutive Director
Phone Number: 601-359-4480
Fax Number: 601-359-4910
E-Mail Address: Richard.Berry@mdhs.ms.gov
Web Address for Lead Agency (if any):
www.MDHS.ms.gov
1.1.2.
Who is the CCDF
				  administrator?
Identify the CCDF administrator designated by the Lead
					 Agency, the day-to-day contact, with responsibility for administering the
					 State/Territory's CCDF program. ACF will send programmatic communications such
					 as program announcements, program instructions, and data collection
					 instructions to the designated contact identified here.
If there is more
					 than one designated contact with equal or shared responsibility for
					 administering the CCDF program, please identify the co-administrator or entity
					 with administrative responsibilities and include contact information.
					 (§§ 98.16(a) and (c)(1) )
a)
Contact Information for CCDF
				  Administrator:
Name of CCDF Administrator: Jill Dent
Title of CCDF Administrator: Director, MDHS Division of
					 Early Childhood Care & Development
Address of CCDF Administrator: 750 North State Street,
					 Jackson, Mississippi 39202
Phone Number: 601-359-4555
Fax Number: 601-359-4422
E-Mail Address: Jill.Dent@mdhs.ms.gov
Phone Number for CCDF program information (for the public)
					 (if any):
1-800-877-7882
Web Address for CCDF program (for the public) (if
					 any):
www.childcareinfo.ms
Web address for CCDF program policy manual: (if
					 any):
www.childcareinfo.ms
Web address for CCDF program administrative rules: (if
					 any):
www.childcareinfo.ms
b)
Contact Information for CCDF
				  Co-Administrator (if applicable):
Name of CCDF Co-Administrator:
NA
Title of CCDF Co-Administrator: ______
Address of CCDF Co-Administrator: ________
Phone Number: _________
Fax Number: _________
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part 5 - Division of Early Child Care and Development › Chapter 1 - Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Plan for Mississippi › Subpart 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Section 18-5-1-1.3 - CCDF Program Integrity and Accountability

Current through June 25, 2024
Program integrity is defined to include efforts that ensure
					 effective internal controls over the administration of CCDF funds. The Lead
					 Agency is responsible for monitoring programs and services, ensuring compliance
					 with the rules of the program, promulgating rules and regulations to govern the
					 overall administration of the plan and oversee the expenditure of funds by
					 sub-grantees and contractors. (§ 98.11(b) ) Accountability measures should
					 address administrative error, which includes unintentional agency error,
as well as address
program violations, both unintentional and
					 intentional, that may or may not result in further action by the Lead Agency,
					 including those cases suspected of and/or prosecuted for fraud.
1.3.1.
Describe the strategies the
				  Lead Agency will utilize to ensure
effective internal controls are
				  in place.
The
description
of internal controls may
					 include, but is not limited to a description of processes to ensure sound
					 fiscal management, to identify areas of risk or to establish regular evaluation
					 of control activities.
Over the last four years, the Lead Agency has been
					 dedicated to reducing errors in reporting, administrative processes, and
					 payment for services. Strategies adopted under this plan will reflect a
					 continuation of this ongoing effort. Strategies identified to ensure effective
					 internal controls include, but are not limited to:
1. Developing Case Review Assessment tool for
				  use in monitoring case files.
2.
				  Conducting quarterly reviews of case files using the Case Review Assessment to
				  ensure accuracy in adherence to administrative policies.
3. Holding targeted staff training to address
				  errors identified by the Case Review Assessment process.
4. Conducting quarterly reviews of cases for
				  Improper Payment Review.
5.
				  Utilizing reports from CCIS to monitor program activity including additions,
				  terminations, expenditures, and obligations.
6. Monthly training offered to staff on
				  policies and procedures.
7.
				  Continued use of electronic systems to calculate face values for authorizations
				  and payments to providers.
The State's Office of the State Auditor engages all
					 divisions of the Mississippi Department of Human Services in ongoing audits.
					 These audits include reviews of casefiles to ensure proper expenditure of
					 funds. Upon compeletion of an audit, a meeting is held to discuss findings and
					 plan to address any weaknesses in program operation before initiating the next
					 audit.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part 5 - Division of Early Child Care and Development › Chapter 1 - Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Plan for Mississippi › Subpart 1 - ADMINISTRATION › Section 18-5-1-1.6 - Child Care Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan

Current through June 25, 2024
It is recommended, but not required, that each Lead Agency
					 develop a plan to address preparedness, response, and recovery efforts specific
					 to child care services and programs. Plans should cover the following areas: 1)
					 planning for continuation of services to CCDF families; 2) coordination with
					 other State/Territory agencies and key partners; 3) emergency preparedness
					 regulatory requirements for child care providers; 4) provision of temporary
					 child care services after a disaster; and 5) rebuilding child care after a
					 disaster. For further guidance on developing Child Care Emergency Preparedness
					 and Response Plans see the Information Memorandum (CCDF-ACF-IM-2011-01) located
					 on the Office of Child Care website.
1.6.1.
Indicate which of the following
				  best describes the current status of your efforts in this area.
Check only ONE
.
[]
Planning
. Indicate whether steps are under
					 way to develop a plan. If so, describe the time frames for completion and/or
					 implementation, the steps anticipated and how the plan will be coordinated with
					 other emergency planning efforts within the State/Territory.
*
Developed.
A plan has been developed as of
					 03/01/2009 and put into operation as of 03/01/2009, if available. Provide a web
					 address for this plan, if available:
www.mdhs.state.ms.us/eccd_providers1
[]
Other. Describe:
_______
1.6.2.
Indicate which of the core
				  elements identified in the Information Memorandum are or will be covered in the
				  Lead Agency child care emergency preparedness and response plan.
Check which elements, if any, the Lead Agency includes in
					 the plan.
* Planning for continuation of services to CCDF
					 families
* Coordination with other State/Territory agencies and key
					 partners
* Emergency preparedness regulatory requirements for child
					 care providers
* Provision of temporary child care services after a
					 disaster
[] Restoring or rebuilding child care facilities and
					 infrastructure after a disaster
[] None