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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 3 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING REGISTRATION OF CHILD RESIDENTIAL HOMES › Subchapter 2 - REGISTRATION › Rule 15-11-55-3.2.6 - Inspection

Current through June 25, 2024
An agency representative(s) shall inspect each child
						care facility prior to issuing or renewing a registration to assure compliance
						with these regulations.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-16-5.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 3 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING REGISTRATION OF CHILD RESIDENTIAL HOMES › Subchapter 2 - REGISTRATION › Rule 15-11-55-3.2.7 - Record of Inspection

Current through June 25, 2024
Whenever an inspection is made of a child residential
						home, the findings shall be recorded on an official inspection form and
						furnished to the operator, director, and/or their representative, at the time
						the inspection is made.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-16-5.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 3 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING REGISTRATION OF CHILD RESIDENTIAL HOMES › Subchapter 2 - REGISTRATION › Rule 15-11-55-3.2.8 - Renewal of Registration

Current through June 25, 2024
1. The registering
					 agency shall issue licenses which may be renewed annually. The registering
					 agency shall mail renewal notices, at least 75 days prior to the expiration
					 date of the license to the address of the operator registered with the
					 registering agency. The operator shall:
a.
					 Complete the renewal form;
b.
					 Submit any and all certificates of inspection and approval required by the
					 registering agency;
c. Enclose the
					 renewal fee; and d. File the above with the registering agency at least 30 days
					 prior to the expiration date on the registration.
NOTE
: Renewal applications postmarked less
						than 30 days prior to the expiration date of the registration shall be assessed
						a $25.00 late fee.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 3 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING REGISTRATION OF CHILD RESIDENTIAL HOMES › Subchapter 2 - REGISTRATION › Rule 15-11-55-3.2.9 - Registration Not Transferable or Assignable

Current through June 25, 2024
Each registration shall be issued only for the premises
						and operator named in the application and shall not be transferable or
						assignable. A change of ownership includes, but is not limited to, inter vivos
						gifts, purchases, transfers, lease arrangements, cash and/or stock transactions
						or other comparable arrangements whenever any person or entity acquires or
						controls a majority interest of the child residential home. Changes of
						ownership from partnerships, single proprietorships, or corporations to another
						form of ownership are specifically included.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-16-5.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 3 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING REGISTRATION OF CHILD RESIDENTIAL HOMES › Subchapter 2 - REGISTRATION › Rule 15-11-55-3.2.10 - Display of Registration

Current through June 25, 2024
The current registration issued by the registering
						agency to the named child residential home and operator shall be posted and
						displayed in a conspicuous place and in easy view of all persons who enter the
						child care facility. The facility operator shall also post next to the license,
						in plain view, a notice provided by the MSDH that informs the public of where
						and how they may report a complaint against the facility.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-16-5.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 3 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING REGISTRATION OF CHILD RESIDENTIAL HOMES › Subchapter 3 - RIGHT OF ENTRY AND VIOLATIONS › Rule 15-11-55-3.3.1 - Right of Entry

Current through June 25, 2024
An agency representative may enter any child residential
						home for the purpose of making inspections or investigations to determine
						compliance with these regulations.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-16-5.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 3 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING REGISTRATION OF CHILD RESIDENTIAL HOMES › Subchapter 3 - RIGHT OF ENTRY AND VIOLATIONS › Rule 15-11-55-3.3.2 - Violations

Current through June 25, 2024
If violations noted on the inspection form are not
						corrected within the period of time specified by the registering agency, a
						registration may be denied, suspended, or revoked in accordance with these
						regulations.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-16-5.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 3 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING REGISTRATION OF CHILD RESIDENTIAL HOMES › Subchapter 4 - INITIAL NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS › Rule 15-11-55-3.4.1

Current through June 25, 2024
When making the initial notification that a Child
						Residential Home is operating or intending to operate, the executive director
						of the Child Residential Home shall provide the following information to the
						department on forms provided by the department:
1. Documentation that the agency is exempt
					 from the licensure requirements of the MDHS.
2. Name, street address, mailing address and
					 phone number of the home.
3. Name
					 of the executive director and all staff members of the home.
4. Name and description of the agency or
					 organization operating the home, which shall 1include a statement as to whether
					 or not the agency or organization is incorporated.
5. Name and address of the sponsoring
					 organization of the home, if applicable.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-16-5.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 3 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING REGISTRATION OF CHILD RESIDENTIAL HOMES › Subchapter 4 - INITIAL NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS › Rule 15-11-55-3.4.2

Current through June 25, 2024
The names of all children living at the home which shall
						include the following personal data:
1. Full name and a copy of the child's birth
					 certificate;
2. Name and address of
					 parent(s) or guardian(s); and
3.
					 Name and address of other nearest relative.
4. School(s) attended by the children served
					 by such home.
5. Fire department or
					 State Fire Marshal inspection certificate.
6. Local health department inspection
					 certificate.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-16-5.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 3 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING REGISTRATION OF CHILD RESIDENTIAL HOMES › Subchapter 4 - INITIAL NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS › Rule 15-11-55-3.4.3 - Criminal Record (Fingerprinting), Child Abuse Central Registry Checks, and Sex Offender Records Checks

Current through June 25, 2024
Pursuant to Section
						43-20-1 et seq., of the
						Mississippi Code of 1972, Section 658(d) of the Child Care Development Block
						Grant (CCDBG) Act of 2014, and Federal Rules and Regulations
						45 CFR
						98.43 Criminal Background Checks all
						operators, employees, and prospective employees of a child residential home and
						any individual residing in a residence licensed as a child residential home
						shall have an FBI national criminal history records check (fingerprint), State
						criminal history records check (fingerprint), State child abuse registry check,
						National Crime Information Center (NCIC) National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR)
						sex offender registry check, and State sex offender registry check. Further,
						such checks must be completed at least every five years on the owner and staff
						of a child residential home.
1. Before
					 a prospective staff member may begin work in a child residential home a valid
					 Letter of Suitability must have been issued by the MSDH Criminal Records Check
					 Unit. The child residential home shall submit the following for processing:
A. A completed fingerprint card and fees, as
					 appropriate, shall be submitted to the Mississippi State Department of Health
					 (MSDH) for processing. A copy of the submitted fingerprint card, fees paid, and
					 evidence of mailing shall be maintained in the employee's personnel file until
					 the facility receives notification from the Mississippi State Department of
					 Health (Department) verifying the employee's suitability for employment. If the
					 facility is notified that the fingerprints submitted were incomplete or of such
					 poor quality that prevented processing, the facility shall resubmit the
					 necessary information within ten days of the dated letter on the
					 notification.
B. A Child Abuse
					 Registry Form shall be submitted to the Department of Human Services for
					 processing. A copy of the submitted form and evidence of mailing shall be
					 maintained in the employee's personnel file until the facility receives
					 notification from the Department of the employee's suitability for
					 employment.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 3 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING REGISTRATION OF CHILD RESIDENTIAL HOMES › Subchapter 4 - INITIAL NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS › Rule 15-11-55-3.4.4

Current through June 25, 2024
Proof, to be shown by sworn affidavit of the executive
						director of the home, that medical records are maintained for each
						child.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-16-5.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 3 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING REGISTRATION OF CHILD RESIDENTIAL HOMES › Subchapter 5 - ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NOTIFICATION AND CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION › Rule 15-11-55-3.5.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Upon the submission of a properly completed notification
						form accompanied by
1. A certificate
					 of inspection and approval by the fire department of the municipally or other
					 political subdivision in which the home is located, and
2. a certificate of inspection and approval
					 by the health department of the county in which the home is located, the
					 department will acknowledge that the home has properly notified the department
					 regarding its operation and issue a "Certificate of Registration."
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-16-5.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 3 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING REGISTRATION OF CHILD RESIDENTIAL HOMES › Subchapter 5 - ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NOTIFICATION AND CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION › Rule 15-11-55-3.5.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Upon issuing the acknowledgment of notification and
						certificate of registration the MSDH shall provide copies of the notification
						form to the chancery court or the youth court, as appropriate, of the county in
						which the home is located.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-16-5.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 3 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING REGISTRATION OF CHILD RESIDENTIAL HOMES › Subchapter 6 - MONTHLY REPORTS › Rule 15-11-55-3.6.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Each child residential home shall file monthly reports
						with the department, on forms provided by the department. Said monthly report
						shall indicate any changes in the notification information originally provided
						in accordance with Subchapter 4 of these regulations which have occurred, if
						any.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-16-5.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 3 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING REGISTRATION OF CHILD RESIDENTIAL HOMES › Subchapter 7 - ANNUAL INSPECTION OF HOMES › Rule 15-11-55-3.7.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The department, once a year, shall make or cause to be
						made inspections limited to health, nutrition, cleanliness, sanitation, written
						medical records for children, discipline policy, family communication policy,
						and required criminal checks of all child residential homes.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-16-5.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 3 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING REGISTRATION OF CHILD RESIDENTIAL HOMES › Subchapter 7 - ANNUAL INSPECTION OF HOMES › Rule 15-11-55-3.7.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Reasonable additional inspections may be made as often a
						may be deemed necessary by the department, but shall not be scheduled so as to
						disrupt the normal activities of the home.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-16-5.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 3 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING REGISTRATION OF CHILD RESIDENTIAL HOMES › Subchapter 7 - ANNUAL INSPECTION OF HOMES › Rule 15-11-55-3.7.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Annual fire inspections are required and shall be made
						of the home.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-16-5.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 3 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING REGISTRATION OF CHILD RESIDENTIAL HOMES › Subchapter 7 - ANNUAL INSPECTION OF HOMES › Rule 15-11-55-3.7.4

Current through June 25, 2024
Any violation of state law on the premises of a child
						residential home shall immediately be reported by such inspection personnel to
						the appropriate law enforcement official.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-16-5.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 3 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING REGISTRATION OF CHILD RESIDENTIAL HOMES › Subchapter 8 - REQUIRED WRITTEN POLICIES › Rule 15-11-55-3.8.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Every child residential home shall have a written
						discipline policy and written family communication policy which shall be
						approved in writing, if possible, by the parent(s) or guardian(s) of the
						children residing at such home, and shall be made available to authorized
						inspection personnel upon request.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-16-5.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 3 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING REGISTRATION OF CHILD RESIDENTIAL HOMES › Subchapter 9 - ENFORCEMENT OF NOTIFICATION/REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS › Rule 15-11-55-3.9.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Whenever the department is advised or has reason to
						believe that any child residential home is operating without proper
						notification in accordance with this chapter, it shall request a meeting with
						the governing board and executive director of such home to ascertain the fact.
						If the department finds that such home is providing supervision, care, lodging
						or maintenance for any children without such notification, it shall give the
						executive director of the home written notice by certified mail that such
						person shall file notification in accordance with this chapter within 60 days
						after receipt of such notice or the department may request a court injunction
						as provided in §
											43-16-21.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-16-5.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 3 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING REGISTRATION OF CHILD RESIDENTIAL HOMES › Subchapter 10 - COURT ACTION FOR INJUNCTION OR RESTRAINING ORDER AGAINST HOME: GROUNDS › Rule 15-11-55-3.10.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Notwithstanding the existence of any other remedy, the
						department may, in the manner provided by law, in term time or in vacation,
						upon the advice of the Attorney General who shall represent the department in
						the proceedings, maintain an action in the name of the state for an injunction
						or restraining order to cease the operation of the home, and to provide for the
						appropriate removal of the children from the home and placement in the custody
						of the parents or legal guardians, the Department of Human Services, or any
						other appropriate entity in the discretion of the court. Such action shall be
						brought in the chancery court or the youth court, as appropriate, of the county
						in which such child residential home is located, and shall only be initiated
						for the following violations:
1.
					 Providing supervision, care, lodging, or maintenance for any children in such
					 home without filing notification in accordance with this chapter.
2. Failure to satisfactorily comply with
					 local health department or State Fire Marshal inspections made pursuant to
					 §
											43-16-15,
					 regarding the health, nutrition, cleanliness, safety, sanitation, written
					 records and discipline policy of such home.
3. Suspected abuse and/or neglect of the
					 children served by such home, as defined in §
											43-21-105,
					 Mississippi Code of 1972.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-16-5.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 3 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING REGISTRATION OF CHILD RESIDENTIAL HOMES › Subchapter 11 - REGULATION OF PROGRAM CONTENT › Rule 15-11-55-3.11.1

Current through June 25, 2024
No governmental agency shall have jurisdiction or
						authority to regulate or attempt to regulate, control or influence the form,
						manner or content of the religious curriculum, program or ministry of a school
						or of a facility sponsored by a church or religious
						organization.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-16-5.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 4 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING LICENSURE OF YOUTH CAMPS › Subchapter 2 - LICENSING, APPLICATIONS, and PLANS › Rule 15-11-55-4.2.1 - General Requirements

Current through June 25, 2024
1. No person shall
					 establish, promote, conduct, advertise, or maintain a youth camp without a
					 license or permit issued by the Department.
2. A youth camp, as defined in these
					 regulations, shall advertise and operate only as the type of camp for which it
					 has been licensed.
3. Services for
					 campers with special needs shall not be advertised unless the camp has suitable
					 facilities and staff members qualified to offer such specific
					 services.
4. The Department may at
					 any time evaluate the conditions of a youth camp. Duly authorized
					 representatives of the Department shall have the right of entry and access to
					 any such camps at any reasonable time. Said representative shall notify the
					 person in charge immediately upon arrival and present proper
					 credentials.
5. Each license shall
					 specify the name of the camp, the age, and maximum capacity that may be served,
					 the name of the camp operator and owner and the specific base site(s) where the
					 camp may operate.
6. The license
					 shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the camp.
7. All camps shall report immediately in
					 writing to the Department when the following changes or events occur:
a. Change of owner or operator
b. Proposed increase in enrollment over
					 number authorized in the license
c. Proposed capital improvements or additions
					 to facilities
d. Cancellation of
					 camp for the season
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 4 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING LICENSURE OF YOUTH CAMPS › Subchapter 2 - LICENSING, APPLICATIONS, and PLANS › Rule 15-11-55-4.2.2 - Submission of Plans

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Sanitary
					 Facilities for New Camps and Modification of Existing Camps In accordance with
					 applicable state and local laws, ordinances and regulations, plans and
					 specifications for the construction, reconstruction or extensive alteration of
					 any plumbing system, water supply, sewage system, garbage or refuse disposal
					 system, kitchen, food service or dining facilities, swimming and/or diving area
					 at any residential camp shall be submitted to the Department for review at
					 least 60 days prior to the initiation of construction, to be returned by the
					 Department within 30 days. This review is to determine that the facility meets
					 all rules and regulations as stipulated for Youth Camp Licensure.
2. Camps on New Site
a. In accordance with applicable State and
					 local laws, ordinances and regulations, plans and specifications for the
					 construction and operation of a residential camp on a new site should be
					 submitted to the Department for review at least 60 days prior to the initiation
					 of construction and shall contain at least the following information:
i. Name and address of owner or operator of
					 camp
ii. Location, boundaries and
					 dimensions of campsite and lots
iii. Entrance and exit roads, access roads
					 and trails
iv. Location, use and
					 floor plans of all proposed and existing buildings; detailed plans and
					 specifications of swimming pools and other swimming areas
v. Location of all proposed or existing water
					 supplies and sewage systems
vi.
					 Source and method of protecting water supply
vii. Documentation of an approved sewage
					 disposal method
viii. Method of
					 storm water drainage
ix. Method of
					 storage, collection, and disposal of solid wastes
x. Location and number of sanitary
					 conveniences including toilets, water closets, privies, urinals, showers,
					 bathtubs, and hand washing facilities
xi. Plumbing in plan and elevation of all
					 proposed buildings and sanitary facilities
xii. A topographical map showing the relief
					 of the land surface, location of all lakes, ponds, swamps, sink holes,
					 abandoned wells, rivers, streams, abandoned quarries and forests
xiii. Method of ventilation of sleeping
					 quarters and food service facilities.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 4 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING LICENSURE OF YOUTH CAMPS › Subchapter 3 - GENERAL SUPERVISION › Rule 15-11-55-4.3.1 - Ratio of Counselors to Campers

Current through June 25, 2024
Residential and Groups Camps shall have one counselor to
						10 campers. Individuals who are at least 16 years of age may be used as
						adjuncts to the counselor staff. However, these individuals shall not be
						included in meeting the specified counselor to camper ratio requirements. Camps
						including special needs campers shall have counselors to the special needs
						campers at a ratio of 1 to 5.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												75-74-9.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 4 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING LICENSURE OF YOUTH CAMPS › Subchapter 3 - GENERAL SUPERVISION › Rule 15-11-55-4.3.2 - Camp Director/Program Manager

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Each Residential
					 Camp shall have a camp director or permitted program manager on the premises
					 who shall:
a. Be at least 25 years of age
and
b. Have successfully completed a documented
					 course in camping administration such as those offered by professional camping
					 associations, national agencies or their equivalent as determined by the Youth
					 Camp Safety Advisory Council
or
c.
					 Have had at least two years previous documented experience as part of the
					 administrative staff of a youth camp.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 4 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING LICENSURE OF YOUTH CAMPS › Subchapter 3 - GENERAL SUPERVISION › Rule 15-11-55-4.3.3 - Supervision of Specialized Activities

Current through June 25, 2024
When campers participate in specialized activities such
						as, but not limited to, horseback riding, hiking, scuba diving, rock climbing,
						firearms, canoeing, aquatic events, and ropes challenge courses, the counselors
						supervising the activity shall possess evidence of appropriate training and
						experience in their program specialties. When applicable, camp operators shall
						assure any special training necessary for camp personnel to protect the health
						and safety of special needs campers.
1. Aquatics Activities including those events
					 associated with swimming, boating, canoeing, water craft and water skiing shall
					 be directed by individuals currently certified as having passed American
					 National Red Cross Lifeguard Training, Boy Scouts of America Lifeguard
					 Training, Y.M.C.A. Lifeguard Training or the equivalent, as determined by the
					 Advisory Council on Youth Camp Safety. The aquatics director shall be at least
					 18 years of age.
2. Swimming
					 Activity Supervision
a. There shall be a
					 minimum ratio of one counselor with at least a current Lifeguard Certificate as
					 issued by the American National Red Cross, Boy Scouts of America, Y.M.C.A. or
					 its equivalent* per 25 campers in the water. There shall be a minimum of one to
					 10 total staff to camper ratio maintained at all times.
b. A system shall be devised and on file for
					 checking participants in and out during swimming and boating
					 activities.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 4 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING LICENSURE OF YOUTH CAMPS › Subchapter 3 - GENERAL SUPERVISION › Rule 15-11-55-4.3.4 - Personnel Records

Current through June 25, 2024
The camp shall keep on site a record of all employees
						and staff, which shall include at least: name, address, age, training,
						education, experience and other qualifications and the names and telephone
						numbers of persons to be notified in the event of an
						emergency.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												75-74-9.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 4 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING LICENSURE OF YOUTH CAMPS › Subchapter 3 - GENERAL SUPERVISION › Rule 15-11-55-4.3.5

Current through June 25, 2024
All camps are to conduct an orientation period to
						acquaint all staff and personnel with health safety and welfare programs of the
						camp. This must be documented in personnel records.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												75-74-9.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 4 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING LICENSURE OF YOUTH CAMPS › Subchapter 4 - GENRAL HEALTH and SAFETY › Rule 15-11-55-4.4.1 - GENERAL HEALTH

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Health Records
a. Campers records shall be readily available
					 to health authorized personnel and shall include:
i. Camper's name and address
ii. Name, address, and telephone number of
					 parent, legal guardian and designated adult emergency contact
iii. Authorization from the parent/guardian
					 of all minors for emergency care.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 4 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING LICENSURE OF YOUTH CAMPS › Subchapter 4 - GENRAL HEALTH and SAFETY › Rule 15-11-55-4.4.2 - General Safety

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Equipment and
					 Facilities
a. All equipment and facilities
					 used in youth camp programs, whether owned by the camp or not, shall be of good
					 quality and not present undue risk.
b. Archery equipment, firearms, and
					 ammunition shall be stored in a locked cabinet or building when not in
					 use.
c. Power equipment shall not
					 be stored, operated, or left unattended without proper safeguards in camper
					 areas. All power tools shall be stored in a locked place not occupied by
					 campers. Power tools and outboard motors shall be used by campers only under
					 the direct supervision of counselors.
d. Equipment used for arts and crafts shall
					 be in good repair, of safe design and properly installed.
e. Commercial playground equipment shall be
					 securely anchored to imbedded concrete or other approved footing, acceptable to
					 the Department.
f. All water craft
					 shall be equipped with U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices of
					 types I, II, or III as prescribed for the specific type of craft and number and
					 age of occupants. Water skiers shall wear a vest as approved by the U.S. Coast
					 Guard for that particular activity. Water craft towing a skier shall have an
					 observer on board.
g. All swimming
					 and diving areas shall be provided with selected safety equipment which is in
					 good useable condition. Appropriate staff shall be trained in the proper use of
					 said equipment.
h. All piers,
					 floats, platforms, and decks shall be in good repair and, where applicable, the
					 water depth shall be indicated by printed numerals on the deck or
					 planking.
i. Firearms and archery
					 ranges shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the standards of
					 the appropriate national professional association.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 4 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING LICENSURE OF YOUTH CAMPS › Subchapter 5 - CAMP CONSTRUCTION › Rule 15-11-55-4.5.1 - Building and Living Shelters

Current through June 25, 2024
1. General
					 Construction
a. Camp structures and
					 facilities shall comply with applicable State and local building and zoning
					 codes with Southern Building Code being the final authority.
b. Every building, structure, tent, cabin,
					 and premises shall be kept in good repair and shall be maintained in a safe and
					 sanitary condition.
c. When
					 electrical systems are installed in camps, they shall be approved, installed,
					 and maintained in accordance with the provisions of the National Electrical
					 Code.
d. Where floors are provided
					 in buildings, tents or other structures used for sleeping quarters, they shall
					 be easily cleanable and in good repair; shall be constructed and maintained in
					 a safe condition; shall afford adequate protection against inclement weather;
					 and shall be located and maintained so as to provide easy, unobstructed exit in
					 case of fire or other emergency.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 4 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING LICENSURE OF YOUTH CAMPS › Subchapter 6 - SWIMMING AND DIVING AREAS › Rule 15-11-55-4.6.1 - Management of Swimming and Diving Areas

Current through June 25, 2024
1. All swimming and
					 diving areas shall be operated and maintained in accordance with recommended
					 State and local sanitation and safety standards.
2. A youth camp operator intending to use any
					 swimming or diving area shall first determine that such facilities meet the
					 standards indicated.
3. Boating
					 shall not be allowed in designated swimming areas.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												75-74-9.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 4 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING LICENSURE OF YOUTH CAMPS › Subchapter 6 - SWIMMING AND DIVING AREAS › Rule 15-11-55-4.6.2 - Safety and Rescue Equipment

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Safety equipment
					 provided for swimming and diving areas shall be in good, usable
					 condition.
2. All piers, floats,
					 platforms, and decks shall be in good repair and, where applicable, the water
					 depth shall be indicated by painted numerals on the deck or planking.
3. There shall be a minimum water depth of 10
					 feet for a 1 meter diving board. Pools constructed after January 1, 1997 shall
					 have a minimum depth of 12 feet under the board which continues out at least
					 15.5 feet from the end of the board before starting to angle upward at an angle
					 of not more than 30 degrees
4. For
					 outdoor diving areas, the bottom shall be cleared of stumps, rocks and other
					 obstacles.
5. Diving boards shall
					 be mounted on a firm foundation and never on an insecure base such as a float
					 that can be affected by weight loads and wave action. The entire length of the
					 top surface of diving boards shall be covered with a non-skid surface.
					 Clearance from the sides of and the distance between diving boards shall be at
					 least 8 feet.
6. Each swimming pool
					 shall be fenced to discourage entry of unauthorized persons.
7. Natural bodies of water shall have marked
					 swimming areas and be free of stumps, debris, etc.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												75-74-9.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 4 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING LICENSURE OF YOUTH CAMPS › Subchapter 6 - SWIMMING AND DIVING AREAS › Rule 15-11-55-4.6.3 - Plumbing Fixtures

Current through June 25, 2024
1.
					 Cross-connections shall not be permitted.
2. A cross-connection shall be considered
					 broken where a minimum air gap of at least twice the diameter of the water pipe
					 is provided, where potable water enters the pool and where pool water or water
					 from the recirculation system is discharged to a sewer system.
3. Back flow shall not be permitted. A
					 potable water distributing pipe shall be considered as protected against back
					 flow from any plumbing fixture or other piece of equipment or from any
					 appliance capable of affecting the quality of the water in the potable water
					 supply where as air gap of at least twice the diameter of the water supply pipe
					 has been provided. Where it is not practicable to provide such minimum air gap,
					 the connection of the fixture, equipment or appliance shall be equipped with a
					 back flow preventer assembly of a type and at a location provided by the
					 Board.
4. The Board may require
					 that a back flow preventer assembly of an approved type be installed at any
					 fixed potable water outlet to which a hose may be connected and used in contact
					 with liquids and other substances.
5. The Southern Plumbing Code shall be final
					 authority.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												75-74-9.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 4 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING LICENSURE OF YOUTH CAMPS › Subchapter 6 - SWIMMING AND DIVING AREAS › Rule 15-11-55-4.6.4 - Electrical Safety

Current through June 25, 2024
1. The electrical
					 installation at all newly constructed swimming and diving areas shall comply
					 with and be maintained in accordance with requirements of the latest edition of
					 the National Electrical Code.
2.
					 Existing installations shall, upon application, be inspected and granted a
					 variance if a hazard does not exist.
3. All swimming pools, regardless of
					 construction date, shall comply with the latest edition of the National
					 Electrical Code requirements pertaining to underwater lights.
4. Defects in the electrical installation of
					 underwater lights shall be repaired, removed, or disconnected
					 immediately.
5. All electrical
					 wiring where exposed and accessible to bathers shall be in rigid conduit or
					 electrical metallic tubing and all boxes, fittings, and accessories used in
					 damp or wet locations shall be installed and equipped to prevent the entrance
					 of water.
6. Distribution centers
					 where fused switches or circuit breakers are grouped shall be enclosed in
					 inaccessible to all except authorized individuals.
7. The crossing of outdoor swimming and
					 diving areas by open overhead electrical conductors shall be
					 prohibited.
8. Overhead electrical
					 conductors crossing playgrounds contiguous to outdoor swimming and diving areas
					 shall comply with the requirements of the latest edition of the National
					 Electrical Code.
9. All metal
					 fences or railings on which a broken electrical conductor might fall shall be
					 effectively grounded.
10. All water
					 and other piping to and from the swimming and diving areas, including inlet and
					 outlet pipes, shall be metallically bonded together and adequately connected to
					 the same grouping electrode used to ground the neutral conductor of the
					 electrical system. This shall be in addition to the grounding requirements for
					 electrical equipment and circuits as required by the latest edition of the
					 National Electrical Code.
11.
					 Pumps, filters and other mechanical and electrical equipment shall be enclosed
					 in such a manner as to be accessible only to authorized individuals.
12. Construction and drainage shall be such
					 as to avoid the entrance of accumulation of water in the vicinity of electrical
					 equipment.
13. Electrical
					 installations at all swimming and diving areas and any future additions or
					 modifications to, such installations, prior to being placed in service and
					 every 3 years thereafter, shall be inspected and approved in accordance with
					 these regulations.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												75-74-9.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 4 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING LICENSURE OF YOUTH CAMPS › Subchapter 7 - Water Supply › Rule 15-11-55-4.7.1

Current through June 25, 2024
All youth camps shall have a water supply which is
						potable, adequate and from a source approved by the State Board of Health
						annually.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												75-74-9.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 4 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING LICENSURE OF YOUTH CAMPS › Subchapter 7 - Water Supply › Rule 15-11-55-4.7.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Only potable water shall be used for drinking, brushing
						teeth, cooking or reconstituting dehydrated or concentrated
						products.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												75-74-9.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 4 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING LICENSURE OF YOUTH CAMPS › Subchapter 7 - Water Supply › Rule 15-11-55-4.7.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Supplies shall be constructed, protected, operated, and
						maintained in conformance with applicable State and local laws, ordinances and
						regulations.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												75-74-9.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 4 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING LICENSURE OF YOUTH CAMPS › Subchapter 7 - Water Supply › Rule 15-11-55-4.7.4

Current through June 25, 2024
The supply servicing a youth camp may consist of:
1. A public water supply system
2. An on-site individual water supply
					 system
3. Water which has been
					 transported to the camp for dispensing to campers
4. Water which has been purified before use
					 in accordance with approved procedures of the board, or
5. A combination of the above sources
					 acceptable to the Board.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												75-74-9.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 4 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING LICENSURE OF YOUTH CAMPS › Subchapter 8 - Waste Disposal and Sanitary Facilities › Rule 15-11-55-4.8.1 - Solid Wastes

Current through June 25, 2024
All refuse and other solid wastes shall be stored,
						collected and disposed of in a manner approved by the Board.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												75-74-9.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 4 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING LICENSURE OF YOUTH CAMPS › Subchapter 8 - Waste Disposal and Sanitary Facilities › Rule 15-11-55-4.8.2 - Sewage and Liquid Waste Disposal

Current through June 25, 2024
The sewage and waste water from all youth camps shall be
						disposed of in a manner approved by the Board. This shall consist of:
1. Connection to an approved public sewer
					 system or
2. Connection to an
					 individual on-site sewage treatment system or
3. The use of subsurface disposal system
					 or
4. The use of chemical toilets,
					 privies or similar facilities acceptable to the Board
5. The use of slit-trench latrine or other
					 method acceptable to the Board, or
6. A combination of the above methods
					 acceptable to the Board.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												75-74-9.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 4 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING LICENSURE OF YOUTH CAMPS › Subchapter 8 - Waste Disposal and Sanitary Facilities › Rule 15-11-55-4.8.3 - Sanitary Facilities

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Toilet
					 Facilities
a. Toilet facilities shall be
					 provided in youth camps. The minimum number of toilet facilities shall be
					 provided in a ratio of 1 to 12. In residential camps, flush urinals may be
					 substituted for not more than one-half the required number of toilet
					 facilities.
b. Covered trash
					 receptacles shall be provided in all permanent toilets.
c. Pit privies and latrines shall be located
					 at least 100 feet from any well, stream, or lake and not less than 50 feet from
					 any sleeping area.
d. Pit privies
					 and latrines shall be located at least 200 feet from a kitchen or food service
					 area.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 4 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING LICENSURE OF YOUTH CAMPS › Subchapter 9 - Insect, Rodent, and Weed Control (Vector Control) › Rule 15-11-55-4.9.1 - General Statement

Current through June 25, 2024
Adequate measures for the control of insects and rodents
						which the Board seems of public health significance shall be
						taken.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												75-74-9.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 4 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING LICENSURE OF YOUTH CAMPS › Subchapter 9 - Insect, Rodent, and Weed Control (Vector Control) › Rule 15-11-55-4.9.2 - Rodent and Insect Control

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Buildings and
					 structures shall be maintained free of insect and rodent harborages and
					 infestation.
2. Extermination
					 methods or other measures to control rodents and insects shall conform to the
					 requirements of the Board.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												75-74-9.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 4 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING LICENSURE OF YOUTH CAMPS › Subchapter 9 - Insect, Rodent, and Weed Control (Vector Control) › Rule 15-11-55-4.9.3 - Weed Control

Current through June 25, 2024
1. The growth of
					 brush, weeds, grass, and plants shall be controlled in central camp areas to
					 prevent harborage of ticks, chiggers and other insects of public health
					 importance.
2. The central camp
					 area shall be maintained to retard growth of ragweed, poison ivy, poison oak,
					 sumac and other noxious plants considered detrimental to health.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												75-74-9.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 11 - Bureau of Child Care Facilities › Subpart 55 - Child Care Facilities Licensure › Chapter 4 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING LICENSURE OF YOUTH CAMPS › Subchapter 10 - Farm and Domestic Animals › Rule 15-11-55-4.10.1 - Pets and Other Small Animals

Current through June 25, 2024
1. The camp
					 premises shall be free of unvaccinated (rabies) dogs or other mammals which may
					 cause injury or disease to campers.
2. Horses, dogs or other domestic animals or
					 pets shall not be permitted at swimming, diving, or food service
					 areas.
3. The camp operator shall
					 promptly report to the Board animal bits inflicted upon any individual in the
					 camp area.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												75-74-9.