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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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 26 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND RESIDENT ACTIVITIES › Rule 15-16-1-45.26.4 - Personnel

Current through June 25, 2024
At least one person in each facility shall be designated
						as being responsible for the social services aspect for care in the
						facility.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 26 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND RESIDENT ACTIVITIES › Rule 15-16-1-45.26.5 - Office Space

Current through June 25, 2024
Office space shall be provided for social service
						personnel. The office shall be accessible to residents and ensure privacy for
						interviews.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 27 - RESIDENT ACTIVITIES › Rule 15-16-1-45.27.1 - Activity Coordinator

Current through June 25, 2024
An individual shall be designated as being in charge of
						resident activities. This individual shall have experience and/or training in
						group activities, or shall have consultation made available from a qualified
						recreational therapist or group activity leader.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 27 - RESIDENT ACTIVITIES › Rule 15-16-1-45.27.2 - Activity Program

Current through June 25, 2024
Provisions shall be made for suitable recreational and
						entertainment activities for resident according to their needs and interests.
						These activities are an important adjunct to daily living and are to encourage
						restoration to self-care and resumption of normal activities. Variety in
						planning shall include some outdoor activities in suitable
						weather.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 27 - RESIDENT ACTIVITIES › Rule 15-16-1-45.27.3 - Supplies and Equipment

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall make available a variety of supplies
						and equipment adequate to satisfy the individual interests of
						residents.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 27 - RESIDENT ACTIVITIES › Rule 15-16-1-45.27.4 - Living and/or Recreational Room(s)

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Each
					 facility shall provide adequate living room(s), day room(s) and/or recreational
					 room(s) for residents and visitors. Each home should provide at least two areas
					 for this purpose-one for small groups such as private visit with relatives and
					 friends and one for larger group activities. A minimum of eighteen (18) square
					 feet per bed shall be provided.
2.
					 Dining area. A dining area shall be provided in facilities adequate to set at
					 least three-fourths of the maximum capacity of the facility. The dining area
					 may also be used for social, recreational, and/or religious services when not
					 in use as a dining facility. A minimum of fifteen (15) square feet per person
					 for three-fourths (3/4) of the capacity of the facility shall be
					 provided.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 27 - RESIDENT ACTIVITIES › Rule 15-16-1-45.27.5 - Special Activities Area

Current through June 25, 2024
Each facility should provide space for hobbies and
						activities that cannot be included in a day room, living room, or recreational
						room.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 27 - RESIDENT ACTIVITIES › Rule 15-16-1-45.27.6 - Outside Area

Current through June 25, 2024
Adequate outside space should be provided for the use of
						residents in favorable weather.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 28 - FOOD SERVICES: GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-45.28.1 - Direction and Supervision

Current through June 25, 2024
Food service is one of the basic services provided by the
						facility to its residents. Careful attention to adequate nutrition and
						prescribed modified diets contribute appreciably to the health and comfort to
						the resident and stimulate his desire to achieve and maintain a higher level of
						self-care. The facility shall provide residents with well-planned, attractive,
						and satisfying meals which will meet their nutritional, social, emotional, and
						therapeutic needs. The dietary department of a facility shall be directed by a
						Registered Dietitian, a certified dietary manager, or a qualified dietary
						manager. If a qualified dietary manager is the director, he/she must receive
						frequent, regularly scheduled consultation from a licensed dietitian, or a
						registered dietitian exempted from licensure by statute.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 29 - FOOD HANDLING PROCEDURES › Rule 15-16-1-45.29.1 - Safe Food Handling Procedures

Current through June 25, 2024
Food shall be prepared, held, and served according to
						current Mississippi State Department of Health Food Code
						Regulations.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 30 - MEAL SERVICE › Rule 15-16-1-45.30.1 - Meal and Nutrition

Current through June 25, 2024
At least three (3) meals in each twenty-four (24) hours
						shall be provided. The daily food allowance shall meet the current recommended
						dietary allowance of the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Research
						Council of the National Academy of Science adjusted for individual needs. A
						standard food planning guide (e.g., food pyramid) or Nutrient Based Menu
						(determined by nutritional analysis) shall be used for planning and food
						purchasing. It is not intended to meet the nutritional needs of all residents.
						This guide must be adjusted to consider individual differences. Some residents
						will need more or less due to age, size, gender, physical activity, or state of
						health.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 30 - MEAL SERVICE › Rule 15-16-1-45.30.2 - Meal Planning Guidelines

Current through June 25, 2024
Daily Food Guide. The daily food allowance for each
						resident shall include:
1. Protein
					 food. A minimum of 2-3 servings of meat, poultry, fish, dried beans, eggs, or
					 meats. (4-6 oz daily).
2. Milk,
					 yogurt, and cheese group: A minimum of 2 servings daily.
3. Vegetables and fruits: A minimum of 5
					 servings daily of fruits and vegetables. This shall include a Vitamin C source
					 daily and a Vitamin A source 3-4 times weekly.
4. Breads, cereals, and pastas: A minimum of
					 6 servings daily.
5. Fat, oil, and
					 sweets: As needed for additional calories and flavor.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 30 - MEAL SERVICE › Rule 15-16-1-45.30.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Nutrient-Based Menu may be used in lieu of using a
						standard food planning guide. Nutritional analysis of menus shall meet current
						recommended dietary allowances of the Food and Nutrition Board of the National
						Research Council of the national Academy of Science for age and
						gender.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 30 - MEAL SERVICE › Rule 15-16-1-45.30.4 - Menu

Current through June 25, 2024
The menu shall be planned and written at least one week
						in advance. The current week's menu shall be approved by the dietitian, dated,
						posted in the kitchen and followed as planned. Substitutions and changes on all
						diets shall be documented in writing. Copies of menus and substitutions shall
						be kept on file for at least thirty (30) days.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 30 - MEAL SERVICE › Rule 15-16-1-45.30.5 - Timing of Meals

Current through June 25, 2024
A time schedule for serving meals to residents shall be
						established. Meals shall be served during customarily-accepted timeframes.
						There shall be no more than fourteen (14) hours between evening meal and
						breakfast meal. There may be 16 hours between the evening meal and breakfast
						meal if approved by the resident involved and a substantial snack (including
						protein) is served before bedtime.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 30 - MEAL SERVICE › Rule 15-16-1-45.30.6 - Modified Diets

Current through June 25, 2024
Modified diets which are a part of medical treatment
						shall be prescribed in written orders by the physician or nurse
						practitioner/physician assistant. All modified diets shall be planned in
						writing and posted along with regular menus. Liberalized Geriatric Diets are
						encouraged for elderly residents when there is a need for moderate diet
						therapy. A current diet manual shall be available to personnel. The dietitian
						shall approve all modified diet menus and the diet manual used in the nursing
						home.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 30 - MEAL SERVICE › Rule 15-16-1-45.30.7 - Food Preparation

Current through June 25, 2024
Foods shall be prepared by methods that conserve optimum
						nutritive value, flavor, and appearance. Also, the food shall be acceptable to
						the individuals served. A file of tested recipes shall be maintained to assure
						uniform quantity and quality of products.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 30 - MEAL SERVICE › Rule 15-16-1-45.30.8 - Food Supply

Current through June 25, 2024
Supplies of perishable foods for at least a twenty-four
						(24) hour period and or non-perishable foods for a three (3) day period shall
						be on the premises to meet the requirements of the planned menus. The
						non-perishable foods shall consist of commercial type processed
						foods.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 30 - MEAL SERVICE › Rule 15-16-1-45.30.9 - Serving of Meals

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Table should be
					 of a type to seat not more than four (4) or six (6) residents. Residents who
					 are not able to go to the dining room shall be provided sturdy tables (not TV
					 trays) of proper heights. For those who are bedfast or infirm tray service
					 shall be provided in their rooms with the tray resting on a firm
					 support.
2. Personnel eating meals
					 or snacks on the premises shall be provided facilities separate from and
					 outside of food preparation, tray service, and dishwashing areas.
3. Foods shall be attractively and neatly
					 served. All foods shall be served at proper temperature. Effective equipment
					 shall be provided and procedures established to maintain food at proper
					 temperature during serving.
4. All
					 trays, tables, utensils and supplies such as china, glassware, flatware, linens
					 and paper placemats, or tray covers used for meal service shall be appropriate,
					 sufficient in quantity and in compliance with the applicable sanitation
					 standard.
5. Food Service
					 personnel. A competent person shall be designated by the administrator to be
					 responsible for the total food service of the home. Sufficient staff shall be
					 employed to meet the established standards of food service. Provisions should
					 be made for adequate supervision and training of the employees.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 31 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Rule 15-16-1-45.31.1 - Floors

Current through June 25, 2024
in food service areas shall be of such construction so as
						to be easily cleaned, sound, smooth, non-absorbent, and without cracks or
						crevices. Also, floors shall be kept in good repair.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 31 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Rule 15-16-1-45.31.2 - Walls and Ceilings

Current through June 25, 2024
Walls and ceilings of food service areas shall be of
						tight and substantial construction, smoothly finished, and painted in a light
						color. The walls and ceilings shall be without horizontal ledges and shall be
						washable up to the highest level reached by splash and spray. Roofs and walls
						shall be maintained free of leaks. All openings to the exterior shall be
						provided with doors or windows that will prevent the entrance of rain or dust
						during inclement weather.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 31 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Rule 15-16-1-45.31.3 - Screens and Outside Openings

Current through June 25, 2024
Openings to the outside shall be effectively screened.
						Screen doors shall open outward and be equipped with self-closing
						devices.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 31 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Rule 15-16-1-45.31.4 - Lighting

Current through June 25, 2024
The kitchen, dishwashing area, and dining room shall be
						provided with well distributed and unobstructed natural light or openings.
						Artificial light properly distributed and of an intensity of not less than
						thirty (30) foot candles shall be provided.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 31 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Rule 15-16-1-45.31.5 - Ventilation

Current through June 25, 2024
The food service area shall be ventilated in a manner
						that will maintain comfortable working conditions, remove objectionable odors
						and fumes, and prevent excessive condensations.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 31 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Rule 15-16-1-45.31.6 - Employee Toilet Facilities

Current through June 25, 2024
Toilet facilities with lockers shall be provided for
						employees. Toilet rooms shall not open directly into any room in which food is
						prepared, stored, displayed or served, nor into any room in which utensils are
						washed or stored. Toilet rooms shall have a lavatory and shall be well lighted
						and ventilated.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 31 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Rule 15-16-1-45.31.7 - Hand washing Facilities

Current through June 25, 2024
Hand washing facilities with hot and cold water, soap
						dispenser and a supply of soap, and disposable towels shall be provided in all
						kitchens. The use of a common towel is prohibited. Hands shall not be washed in
						sinks where food is prepared or where utensils are cleaned.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 31 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Rule 15-16-1-45.31.8 - Refrigeration Facilities

Current through June 25, 2024
Adequate refrigeration facilities, automatic in
						operation, for the storage of perishable foods shall be provided. Where
						separate refrigeration can be provided, the recommended temperatures for
						storing perishable foods are thirty-two (32) to forty (40) degrees Fahrenheit
						for meats and dairy products, and forty (40) degrees Fahrenheit to forty-five
						(45)for fruits and vegetables. If it is impractical to provide separate
						refrigeration, the temperature shall be maintained at forty-one (41) degrees
						Fahrenheit. Freezers shall be maintained at zero (0) degrees Fahrenheit or
						below. All refrigerators shall be provided with a thermometer. Homes with more
						than twenty-four (24) beds shall have commercial or institutional type
						refrigeration.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 31 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Rule 15-16-1-45.31.9 - Equipment and Utensil Construction

Current through June 25, 2024
Equipment and utensils shall be constructed so as to be
						easily cleaned and shall be kept in good repair.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 31 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Rule 15-16-1-45.31.10 - Separation of Kitchen from Resident Rooms and Sleeping Quarters

Current through June 25, 2024
Any room used for sleeping quarters shall be separated
						from the food service area by a solid wall. Sleeping accommodations such as a
						cot, bed, or couch shall not be permitted within the food service
						area.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 32 - AREAS AND EQUIPMENT › Rule 15-16-1-45.32.1 - Location and Space Requirements

Current through June 25, 2024
Food service facilities shall be located in a
						specifically designated area and shall include the following rooms and/or
						spaces: kitchen, dishwashing, food storage, and dining room.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 32 - AREAS AND EQUIPMENT › Rule 15-16-1-45.32.2 - Kitchen

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Size and Dimensions. The minimum area of
					 kitchen (food preparation only) for less than twenty-five (25) beds shall be a
					 minimum area of two hundred (200) square feet. In facilities with twenty five
					 (25) beds to sixty (60) beds, a minimum of ten (10) square feet per bed shall
					 be provided. In facilities with sixty-one (61) to eighty (80) beds, a minimum
					 of six (6) square feet per bed shall be provided for each bed over sixty (60)
					 in the home. In facilities with eighty-one (81) to one hundred (100) beds, a
					 minimum of five (5) square feet per bed shall be provided for each bed over
					 eighty (80). In facilities with more than one hundred (100) beds proportionate
					 space approved by the licensing agency shall be provided. Also, the kitchen
					 shall be of such size and dimensions in order to:
a. Permit orderly and sanitary handling and
					 processing of food.
b. Avoid
					 overcrowding and congestion of operations.
c. Provide at least three (3) feet between
					 working areas and wider if space is used as a passageway.
d. Provide a ceiling height of at least eight
					 (8) feet.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 32 - AREAS AND EQUIPMENT › Rule 15-16-1-45.32.3 - Dishwashing

Current through June 25, 2024
Commercial or institutional type dishwashing equipment
						shall be provided in homes with more than twenty-four (24) beds. The
						dishwashing area shall be separated from the food preparation area. If
						sanitizing is to be accomplished by hot water, a minimum temperature of one
						hundred eighty (180) degrees Fahrenheit shall be maintained during the rinsing
						cycle. An alternate method of sanitizing through use of chemicals may be
						provided if sanitizing standards of the Mississippi State Department of Health
						Food Code Regulations are observed. Adequate counter-space for stacking soiled
						dishes shall be provided in the dishwashing area at the most convenient place
						of entry from the dining room, followed by a disposer with can storage under
						the counter. There shall be a pre-rinse sink, then the dishwasher and finally a
						counter or drain for clean dishes.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 32 - AREAS AND EQUIPMENT › Rule 15-16-1-45.32.4 - Food Storage

Current through June 25, 2024
A food-storage room with cross ventilation shall be
						provided.
Adequate shelving, bins, and heavy plastic or galvanized
						cans shall be provided. The storeroom shall be of such construction as to
						prevent the invasion of rodents and insects, the seepage of dust and water
						leakage, or any other source of contamination. The food-storage room should be
						adjacent to the kitchen and convenient to the receiving area. The minimum area
						for a food-storage room shall equal two and one-half (2 1/2) square feet per
						bed and the width of the aisle shall be a minimum of three (3)
						feet.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 33 - SANITATION AND MEDICAL WASTE: SANITATION › Rule 15-16-1-45.33.1 - Water Supply

Current through June 25, 2024
1. If at all
					 possible, all water shall be obtained from a public water supply. If not
					 possible to obtain water from a public water supply source, the private water
					 supply shall meet the approval of the local county health department and/or the
					 Mississippi State Department of Health.
2. Water under pressure sufficient to operate
					 fixtures at the highest point during maximum demand periods shall be provided.
					 Water under pressure of at least fifteen (15) pounds per square inch shall be
					 piped to all sinks, toilets, lavatories, tubs, showers, and other fixtures
					 requiring water.
3. It is
					 recommended that the water supply into the facility can be obtained from two
					 (2) separate water lines if possible.
4. A dual hot water supply shall be provided.
					 The temperature of hot water to lavatories and bathing facilities shall not
					 exceed one hundred fifteen (115) degrees Fahrenheit, nor shall hot water be
					 less than one hundred (100) degrees Fahrenheit.
5. Each facility shall have a written
					 agreement for an alternate source of potable water in the event of a disruption
					 of the normal water supply.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 33 - SANITATION AND MEDICAL WASTE: SANITATION › Rule 15-16-1-45.33.2 - Disposal of Liquid and Human Wastes

Current through June 25, 2024
1. There shall be
					 installed within the facility a properly designed waste disposal system
					 connecting to all fixtures to which water under pressure is piped.
2. All liquid and human waste, including
					 floor-wash water and liquid waste from refrigerators, shall be disposed of
					 through trapped drains into a public sewer system where such system is
					 available.
3. In localities where a
					 public sanitary sewer is not available, liquid and human waste shall be
					 disposed of through trapped drains into sewerage disposal system approved by
					 the local county health department and/or the Mississippi State Department of
					 Health. The sewerage disposal system shall be of a size and capacity based on
					 the number of residents and personnel housed and employed in the facility.
					 Where the sewerage disposal system is installed prior to the opening of the
					 facility, it shall be assumed, unless proven otherwise, that the system was
					 designed for ten (10) or fewer persons.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 33 - SANITATION AND MEDICAL WASTE: SANITATION › Rule 15-16-1-45.33.3 - Premises

Current through June 25, 2024
The premises shall be kept neat, clean, and free of an
						accumulation of rubbish, weeds, ponded water, or other conditions which would
						have a tendency to create a health hazard.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 33 - SANITATION AND MEDICAL WASTE: SANITATION › Rule 15-16-1-45.33.4 - Control of insects, rodents, etc

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall be kept free of ants, flies, roaches,
						rodents, and other insects and vermin. Proper methods for their eradication and
						control shall be utilized.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 33 - SANITATION AND MEDICAL WASTE: SANITATION › Rule 15-16-1-45.33.5 - Toilet Room Cleanliness

Current through June 25, 2024
Floors, walls, ceilings, and fixtures of all toilet rooms
						shall be kept clean and free of objectionable odors. These rooms shall be kept
						free of an accumulation of rubbish, cleaning supplies, toilet articles,
						etc.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 33 - SANITATION AND MEDICAL WASTE: SANITATION › Rule 15-16-1-45.33.6 - Garbage Disposal

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Garbage must be
					 kept in water-tight suitable containers with tight fitting covers. Garbage
					 containers must be emptied at frequent intervals and cleaned before using
					 again.
2. Proper disposition of
					 infectious materials shall be observed.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 34 - REGULATED MEDICAL WASTE › Rule 15-16-1-45.34.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code
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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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 34 - REGULATED MEDICAL WASTE › Rule 15-16-1-45.34.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code
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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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 34 - REGULATED MEDICAL WASTE › Rule 15-16-1-45.34.3 - Medical Waste Management Plan

Current through June 25, 2024
All generators of infectious medical waste and medical
						waste shall have a medical waste management plan in accordance with Adopted
						Standards for the Regulation of Medical Waste located on the Mississippi State
						Department of Health's website.
Miss. Code
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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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 35 - HOUSEKEEPING AND PHYSICAL PLANT › Rule 15-16-1-45.35.1 - Housekeeping Facilities and Services

Current through June 25, 2024
1. The physical
					 plant shall be kept in good repair, neat, and attractive. The safety and
					 comfort of the resident shall be the first consideration.
2. Janitor closets shall be provided with a
					 mop-cleaning sink and be large enough in area to store house cleaning supplies
					 and equipment. A separate janitor closet area and equipment should be provided
					 for the food service area.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 35 - HOUSEKEEPING AND PHYSICAL PLANT › Rule 15-16-1-45.35.2 - Bathtubs, Showers, and Lavatories

Current through June 25, 2024
Bathtubs, showers, and lavatories shall be kept clean and
						in proper working order. They shall not be used for laundering or for storage
						of soiled materials. Neither shall these facilities be used for cleaning mops,
						brooms, etc.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 35 - HOUSEKEEPING AND PHYSICAL PLANT › Rule 15-16-1-45.35.3 - Resident Bedrooms

Current through June 25, 2024
Resident bedrooms shall be cleaned and dusted as often as
						necessary to maintain a clean, attractive appearance. All sweeping should be
						damp sweeping, all dusting should be damp dusting with a good detergent or
						germicide.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 35 - HOUSEKEEPING AND PHYSICAL PLANT › Rule 15-16-1-45.35.4 - Storage

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Such items as beds, mattresses, mops, mop
					 buckets, dust rags, etc. shall not be kept in hallways, corners, toilet or
					 bathrooms, clothes closets, or resident bedrooms.
2. The use of attics for storage of
					 combustible materials is prohibited.
3. If basements are used for storage, they
					 shall meet acceptable standards for storage and for fire safety.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 36 - LAUNDRY: GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-45.36.1 - Commercial Laundry

Current through June 25, 2024
Facilities may use commercial laundries or they may
						provide a laundry within the institution.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 37 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Rule 15-16-1-45.37.1 - Location and Space Requirements

Current through June 25, 2024
Each facility shall have laundry facilities unless
						commercial laundries are used. The laundry shall be located in a specifically
						designated area, and there shall be adequate room and space for sorting,
						processing, and storage of soiled material. Laundry rooms or soiled linen
						storage areas shall not open directly into a resident bedroom or food service
						area. Soiled materials shall not be transported through the food service area.
						If commercial laundry is used, separate satisfactory storage areas shall be
						provided for clean and soiled linens. There shall be provided a clean linen
						storage area separate from the laundry area.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 37 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Rule 15-16-1-45.37.2 - Ventilation

Current through June 25, 2024
Provisions shall be made for proper mechanical
						ventilation of the laundry. Provisions shall be made to prevent the
						recirculation of air through the heating and air condition
						systems.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 37 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Rule 15-16-1-45.37.3 - Lint Traps

Current through June 25, 2024
Adequate and effective lint traps shall be provided for
						driers.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 37 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Rule 15-16-1-45.37.4 - Laundry Chutes

Current through June 25, 2024
When laundry chutes are provided they shall have a
						minimum diameter of two (2) feet; and they shall be installed with flushing
						ring, vent, and drain.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 37 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Rule 15-16-1-45.37.5 - Laundry Equipment

Current through June 25, 2024
Laundry equipment shall be of the type to adequately
						perform the laundry needs of the institution. The equipment shall be installed
						to comply with all local and state codes.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 38 - PHYSICAL PLANT: GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-45.38.1 - Building Classification

Current through June 25, 2024
1. To qualify for a
					 license, the facility shall be planned to serve the type of patients to be
					 admitted and shall comply with the following:
a. All facilities constructed after the
					 effective date of these regulations shall comply with the building requirements
					 set forth in the regulations.
b.
					 After the effective date of these regulations, all additions to facilities
					 shall comply with the building requirements for a license. Approval shall not
					 be granted for an addition to an existing building which will increase the bed
					 capacity unless the existing structure is basically sound and is to be brought
					 into a condition of acceptable conformity with the current
					 regulations.
c. Authority to
					 Waiver. The licensing agency may waive certain requirements in the regulations
					 at its discretion for facilities licensed as a facility in a state-owned and
					 state-operated mental institution provided the health and safety of residents
					 will not be endangered.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 38 - PHYSICAL PLANT: GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-45.38.2 - Location

Current through June 25, 2024
All facilities established or constructed after the
						adoption of these regulations shall be located so that they are free from undue
						noise, smoke, dust, or foul odors and shall not be located adjacent to disposal
						plants, cemeteries, main line railroads, funeral home, airport,
						etc.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 38 - PHYSICAL PLANT: GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-45.38.3 - Site

Current through June 25, 2024
The proposed site for a facility must be approved by the
						licensing agency. Factors to be considered in approving a site in addition to
						the above may be convenience to medical and hospital services, approved water
						supply and sewerage disposal, public transportation, community services,
						services of an organized fire department, an availability to labor supply. Not
						more than one-third (1/3) of a site shall be covered by a building(s) except by
						special approval of the licensing agency. One example whereby approval may be
						granted is where the structure is to be placed in a very desirable location
						where the grounds are limited and very expensive. Where such approval is
						granted, the structure will be required to have a living room, day room, sun
						room, and recreational areas adequate to compensate for lack of required
						outside area.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 38 - PHYSICAL PLANT: GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-45.38.4 - Local Restrictions

Current through June 25, 2024
The site and structure of all facilities shall comply
						with local building, fire and zoning ordinances. Evidence to this effect signed
						by local building, fire, and zoning officials shall be
						presented.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 38 - PHYSICAL PLANT: GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-45.38.5 - Transportation

Current through June 25, 2024
Facilities shall be located on streets or roads which
						have all weather surface. They should be located convenient to public
						transportation facilities.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 38 - PHYSICAL PLANT: GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-45.38.6 - Communication

Current through June 25, 2024
There shall be not less than one telephone in the home
						and such additional telephones as are necessary to summon help in event of fire
						or other emergency. The telephone shall be listed under the official licensed
						name or title of the home.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 38 - PHYSICAL PLANT: GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-45.38.7 - Occupancy

Current through June 25, 2024
No part of the facility may be rented, leased, or used
						for any commercial purpose not related to the operation of the
						home.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 38 - PHYSICAL PLANT: GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-45.38.8 - Basement

Current through June 25, 2024
1. The basement shall be considered as a
					 story if one-half (1/2) or more of its clear height is above the average
					 elevation of the ground adjoining the building on all sides.
2. No resident shall be housed on any floor
					 that is below ground level.
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 45 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM › Subchapter 39 - SUBMISSION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS › Rule 15-16-1-45.39.1 - New Construction, Additions, and Renovations

Current through June 25, 2024
When construction is contemplated either for new
						buildings, conversions, additions, or alterations to existing buildings, one
						set of plans and specifications shall be submitted to the licensing agency for
						review and approval. The submission shall be made in not less than two stages
						preliminary and final. Floor plans shall be drawn to scale of one-eight (1/8)
						inch to equal one (1) foot or one-fourth (1/4) inch to equal one (1)
						foot.
Miss. Code Ann.
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