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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 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 24 - PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-42.24.2 - Medicine Storage

Current through June 25, 2024
Medicines and drugs maintained on the nursing unit for
						daily administration shall be properly stored and safe-guarded in enclosures of
						sufficient size, and which are not accessible to unauthorized persons. Only
						authorized personnel shall have access to storage enclosures.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-75-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 24 - PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-42.24.3 - Safety

Current through June 25, 2024
Pharmacies and drug rooms shall be provided with
						safeguards to prevent entrance of unauthorized persons, including bars on
						accessible windows and locks on doors. Controlled drugs shall be stored in a
						securely constructed room or cabinet, in accordance with applicable federal and
						state laws.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-75-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 24 - PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-42.24.4 - Narcotic Permit

Current through June 25, 2024
An in-house pharmacy shall procure a state controlled
						drug permit if a stock of controlled drugs is to be maintained. The permit
						shall be displayed in a prominent location.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-75-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 24 - PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-42.24.5 - Records

Current through June 25, 2024
Records. shall be kept of all stock supplies of
						controlled substances giving an accounting of all items received and/or
						administered.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-75-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 24 - PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-42.24.6 - Medication Orders

Current through June 25, 2024
All oral or telephone orders for medications shall be
						received by a registered nurse, a physician or registered pharmacist and shall
						be reduced to writing on the physician's order record reflecting the
						prescribing physician and the name and title of the person who wrote the order.
						Telephone or oral orders shall be signed by the prescribing physician within 48
						hours. The use of standing orders will be according to written
						policy.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-75-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 24 - PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-42.24.7 - Pharmacy Permits

Current through June 25, 2024
1. In circumstances
					 where the facility employs a full-time or part-time pharmacist, the facility
					 shall have obtained the appropriate pharmacy permit from the Mississippi State
					 Board of Pharmacy. The facility shall not dispense medications to outpatients
					 without the pharmacy permit.
2. The
					 facility may procure medications for its patients through community
					 pharmacists. Individual medication containers shall be properly labeled, and
					 shall be properly stored in individual patient medication bins/trays within a
					 lockable area, room or cabinet.
3.
					 The facility may procure medications via the facility's physician's
					 registration. Physicians shall administer or shall order medications to be
					 administered to patients while in the facility attending physician. The only
					 exception is in cases of A. above. In any case where medication controlled
					 substances are stocked within the facility, a designated individual shall be
					 responsible for the overall supervision of the handling, administration,
					 storage, record keeping and final dispensation of medication.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-75-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 24 - PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-42.24.8 - Controlled Substances - Anesthetizing Areas : Dispensing Controlled Substances

Current through June 25, 2024
All controlled substances shall be dispensed to the
						responsible person (OR Supervisor, SRNA, CRNA, Anesthesiologist, etc.)
						designated to handle controlled substances in the operating room by a
						registered pharmacist in the Ambulatory Surgical Facility. When the controlled
						substance is dispensed, the following information shall be recorded into the
						Controlled Substance (proof-of-use) Record.
1. Signature of pharmacist dispensing the
					 controlled substance.
2. Signature
					 of designated licensed person receiving the controlled substance.
3. The date and time controlled substance is
					 dispensed.
4. The name, the
					 strength, and quantity of controlled substance dispensed.
5. The serial number assigned to that
					 particular record, which corresponds to same number recorded in the pharmacy's
					 dispensing record.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-75-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 24 - PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-42.24.9 - Security/Storage of Controlled Substances

Current through June 25, 2024
When not in use, all controlled substances shall be
						maintained in a securely locked, substantially constructed cabinet or area. All
						controlled substance storage cabinets shall be permanently affixed. Controlled
						substances removed from the controlled substance cabinet shall not be left
						unattended.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-75-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 24 - PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-42.24.10 - Controlled Substance Administration Accountability

Current through June 25, 2024
The administration of all controlled substances to
						patients shall be carefully recorded into the anesthesia record. The following
						information shall be transferred from the anesthesia record to the controlled
						substance record by the administering practitioner during the shift in which
						the controlled substance was administered.
1. The patient's name.
2. The name of the controlled substance and
					 the dosage administered.
3. The
					 date and time the controlled substance is administered.
4. The signature of the practitioner
					 administering the controlled substance.
5. The wastage of any controlled
					 substance.
6. The balance of
					 controlled substances remaining after the administration of any quantity of the
					 controlled substance.
7. Day-ending
					 or shift-ending verification of count of balances of controlled substances
					 remaining, and controlled substances administered shall be accomplished by two
					 (2) designated licensed persons whose signatures shall be affixed to a
					 permanent record.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-75-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 24 - PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-42.24.11 - Waste of Controlled Substances

Current through June 25, 2024
1. All partially
					 used quantities of controlled substances shall be wasted at the end of each
					 case by the practitioner, in the presence of a licensed person. The quantity,
					 expressed in milligrams, shall be recorded by the wasting practitioner into the
					 anesthesia record and into the controlled substance record followed by his or
					 her signature. The licensed record witnessing the wastage of controlled
					 substances shall co-sign the controlled substance record.
2. All unused and unopened quantities of
					 controlled substances which have been removed from the controlled substance
					 cabinet shall be returned to the cabinet by the practitioner at the end of each
					 shift.
3. Any return of controlled
					 substances to the pharmacy in the Ambulatory Surgical Facility must be
					 documented by a registered pharmacist responsible for controlled substance
					 handling in the Ambulatory Surgical Facility.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-75-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 24 - PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-42.24.12 - Verification of Controlled Substances Administration

Current through June 25, 2024
The Ambulatory Surgical Facility shall implement
						procedures whereby, on a periodic basis, a registered pharmacist shall
						reconcile quantities of controlled substances dispensed in the Ambulatory
						Surgical Facility to the anesthetizing area against the controlled substance
						record in said area. Any discrepancies shall be reported to the Director of
						Nursing and to the Chief Executive Officer of the Ambulatory Surgical Facility.
						Upon completion, all Controlled Substance Records shall be returned from the
						anesthetizing area to the Ambulatory Surgical Facility's pharmacy by the
						designated responsible person in the anesthetizing area.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-75-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 25 - RADIOLOGY SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-42.25.1 - Personnel

Current through June 25, 2024
When the facility provides in-house radiological
						services a qualified technician shall be employed.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-75-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 25 - RADIOLOGY SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-42.25.2 - Reports

Current through June 25, 2024
All X-rays shall be interpreted by a physician or a
						dentist when oral surgery is conducted and a written report of findings shall
						be made a part of the patient's record.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-75-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 25 - RADIOLOGY SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-42.25.3 - Policies and Procedures

Current through June 25, 2024
When X-ray is provided by the facility, written policies
						and procedures shall be developed for all services provided by the radiology
						department.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-75-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 25 - RADIOLOGY SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-42.25.4 - Physical Environment

Current through June 25, 2024
If in-house capabilities are provided, the area shall be
						of sufficient size and arrangement to provide for personnel and patient
						needs.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-75-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 25 - RADIOLOGY SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-42.25.5 - Safety

Current through June 25, 2024
Staff personnel exposed to radiation must be checked
						periodically for amount of radiation exposure by the use of exposure meters or
						badges. The radiological equipment shall be appropriately shielded to conform
						to state law. It shall be regularly checked by state health authorities and any
						hazards promptly corrected.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-75-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 26 - LABORATORY SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-42.26.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility may either provide a clinical laboratory or
						make contractual arrangements with an approved outside laboratory to perform
						services commensurate with the needs of the facility.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-75-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 26 - LABORATORY SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-42.26.2 - Qualifications of Outside Laboratory

Current through June 25, 2024
An approved outside laboratory may be defined as a
						free-standing independent laboratory or a hospital-based laboratory which in
						either case has been appropriately certified or meets equivalent standards as a
						provider under the prevailing regulations of P.L. 89-97, Titles XVIII and XIX
						(Medicare/Medicaid).
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-75-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 26 - LABORATORY SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-42.26.3 - Agreements

Current through June 25, 2024
Such contractual arrangements shall be deemed as meeting
						the requirements of this section so long as those arrangements contain written
						policies, procedures and individual chart documentation to disclose that the
						policies of the facility are met and the needs of the patients are being
						provided. Written original reports shall be a part of the patient's
						chart.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-75-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 26 - LABORATORY SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-42.26.4 - In-House Laboratories

Current through June 25, 2024
1. In-house
					 laboratories shall be well-organized and properly supervised by qualified
					 personnel.
2. The laboratory will
					 be of sufficient size and adequately equipped to perform the necessary services
					 of the facility.
3. Provisions
					 shall be made for preventive maintenance and an acceptable quality control
					 program covering all types of analyses performed by the laboratory.
					 Documentation will be maintained.
4. Written policies and procedures shall be
					 developed and approved for all services provided by the laboratory.
5. When tissue removed in surgery is examined
					 by a pathologist, either macroscopically or microscopically, as determined by
					 the treating physician and the pathologist, the pathology report shall be made
					 a part of the patient's record.
6.
					 Arrangements shall be made for immediate pathological examinations, when
					 appropriate.
7. The laboratory must
					 provide pathologists' services, as necessary.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-75-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 27 - Environment: Patient Areas › Rule 15-16-1-42.27.1 - Patient Rooms (if provided)

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Shall contain
					 100 square feet of floor space for one bedroom and 80 square feet per bed for
					 each multi-bedroom.
2. Ceiling
					 height of patients' rooms shall be 8'0" minimum.
3. Storage. Each patient shall be provided
					 with secured hanging storage space for their personal belongings.
4. Furnishing:
a. Bed. Each patient room or area shall be
					 equipped with a hospital type bed with an adjustable spring.
b. Bedside cabinet. It shall contain water
					 service, bedpan, urinal and emesis basin (these may be disposable).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 27 - Environment: Patient Areas › Rule 15-16-1-42.27.2 - Service Areas

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Nurses station
					 for nurses charting, doctors charting, communication and storage for supplies
					 and nurses personal effects. The station should accommodate at least three (3)
					 persons.
2. Nurses toilet with
					 lavatory, convenient to nurses station.
3. Clean work room for storage and assembly
					 of supplies for nursing procedures shall contain storage cabinets or storage
					 carts, work counter and sink.
4.
					 Soiled utility shall contain deep sink, work counter, waste receptacle, soiled
					 linen receptacle, and provision for washing bedpans if not provided
					 elsewhere.
5. Medicine station,
					 adjacent to nurses' station, with sink, small refrigerator, locked storage,
					 narcotic locker and work counter.
6. Clean linen storage. A closet large enough
					 to hold adequate supply of clean linen.
7. Provision for preoperative or
					 postoperative nourishments.
8.
					 Stretcher and wheelchair storage area.
9. Janitor's closet, only large enough to
					 contain floor receptor with plumbing and space for some supplies and mop
					 buckets.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-75-13.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 27 - Environment: Patient Areas › Rule 15-16-1-42.27.3 - Surgical Suite

Current through June 25, 2024
1. This area shall
					 be located so as to prevent through traffic and shall contain: At least one
					 operating room with adequate sterile storage cabinets or number of operating
					 rooms shall be based on the expected surgical workload.
2. A service area shall include:
a. Surgical supervisor's station.
b. Provision will be made for high speed
					 sterilization of dropped instruments or pre-package instruments readily
					 available for the operating room, if more than 50 feet from central
					 supply.
c. Scrub station for two
					 persons to scrub simultaneously.
d.
					 Clean-up room with two-compartment sink and drain-board and space for a dirty
					 linen hamper.
e. Oxygen and nitrous
					 oxide storage in compliance with National Fire Protection Association Bulletin
					 56-A.
f. Janitor's closet only
					 large enough to contain floor receptor with plumbing and space for some
					 supplies and mop buckets.
g.
					 Doctor's locker room containing toilet and shower with entry from non-sterile
					 area and exit into sub-sterile area.
h. Nurses locker room containing toilet and
					 shower with entry from non-sterile area and exit into sub-sterile
					 area.
i. Stretcher
					 storage.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 27 - Environment: Patient Areas › Rule 15-16-1-42.27.4 - Recovery Room Suite

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Recovery room
					 shall contain charting space, medication storage and preparation and sink
					 required.
2. Each patient shall
					 have readily available oxygen, suction and properly grounded outlets. Each bed
					 shall be readily adjustable to various therapeutic positions, easily moved for
					 transport, shall have a locking mechanism for a secure stationary position and
					 a removable headboard.
3. Direct
					 visual observation of all patients shall be possible from a central vantage
					 point, yet from the activity and noise of the unit by partitions, drapes and
					 acoustic ceilings.
4. Eighty (80)
					 square feet shall be provided each bed or stretcher to make easily accessible
					 for routine and emergency care of the patients and also to accommodate bulky
					 equipment that may be needed.
5.
					 There shall be an alarm system for unit personnel to summon additional
					 personnel in an emergency. The alarm shall be connected to any area where unit
					 personnel might be, physician lounges, nurses lounges or stations.
6. The kind and quality of equipment shall
					 depend upon the needs of the patients treated. Diagnostic monitoring and
					 resuscitative equipment, such as respiratory assist apparatus, defibrillators,
					 pacemakers, phlebotomy and tracheostomy sets, endotracheal tubes, laryngoscopes
					 and other such devices shall be easily available within the units, and in good
					 working order. There shall be a written preventive maintenance program that
					 includes techniques for cleaning and for contamination control, as well as for
					 the periodic testing of all equipment.
7. Expert advice concerning the safe use of,
					 and preventive maintenance for all biomedical devices and electrical
					 installations shall be readily available at all times. Documentation of safety
					 testing shall be provided on a regular basis to unit supervisors.
8. There shall be written policies and
					 procedures for the recovery room suite, which supplements the basic ambulatory
					 surgical facility policies and procedures shall be developed and approved by
					 the medical staff, in cooperation with the nursing staff.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-75-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 28 - GENERAL SERVICE FACILITIES › Rule 15-16-1-42.28.1 - Admission Office

Current through June 25, 2024
There shall be a room designated as the admission office
						where patients may discuss personal matters in private. The admission office
						may be combined with the business office and medical record room if privacy can
						be maintained when confidential matters are being discussed. This space shall
						be separated from the treatment area by walls and partitions.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-75-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 28 - GENERAL SERVICE FACILITIES › Rule 15-16-1-42.28.2 - Waiting Room

Current through June 25, 2024
A waiting room in the administrative section shall be
						provided with sufficient seating for the maximum number of persons that may be
						waiting at any time. Public toilets/public telephones and drinking fountains,
						accessible to individuals with disabilities shall be
						available.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-75-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 28 - GENERAL SERVICE FACILITIES › Rule 15-16-1-42.28.3 - Administrative Area Nursing

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Space for
					 conference and in-service training.
2. Director of Nurses office.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-75-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 29 - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS › Rule 15-16-1-42.29.1 - New Construction, Additions, and Major Alterations

Current through June 25, 2024
When construction is contemplated, either for new
						buildings, conversions, additions, or major alterations to existing buildings,
						or portions of buildings coming within the scope of these rules, plans and
						specifications shall be submitted for review and approval to the Mississippi
						State Department of Health.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-75-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 29 - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS › Rule 15-16-1-42.29.2 - Minor Alterations and Remodeling

Current through June 25, 2024
Minor alterations and remodeling which do not affect the
						structural integrity of the building, which do not change functional operation,
						which do not affect fire safety, and which do not add beds or facilities over
						those for which the surgical facility is licensed need not be submitted for
						approval.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-75-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 29 - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS › Rule 15-16-1-42.29.3 - Water Supply, Plumbing and Drainage

Current through June 25, 2024
No system of water supply, plumbing, sewerage, garbage
						or refuse disposal shall be installed, nor any such existing system materially
						altered or extended until complete plans and specifications for the
						installation, alteration or extension have been submitted to the Mississippi
						State Department of Health for review and approval.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-75-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 29 - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS › Rule 15-16-1-42.29.4 - First Stage Submission - Preliminary Plans

Current through June 25, 2024
1.
					 First stage or preliminary plans shall include the following:
a. Plot plans showing size and shape of
					 entire site, location of proposed building and any existing structures,
					 adjacent streets, highways, sidewalks, railroad, etc., all properly designated;
					 size, characteristics, and location of all existing public utilities.
b. Floor plans showing overall dimensions of
					 buildings; location, size and purpose of all rooms; location and size of all
					 doors, windows, and other openings with swing of doors properly indicated; and
					 location of stairs, elevators, dumbwaiters, vertical shafts, and
					 chimneys.
c. Outline specifications
					 listing the kind and type of materials.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 29 - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS › Rule 15-16-1-42.29.5 - Final Stage Submission - Working Drawings and Specifications

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Final stage or working drawings and
					 specifications shall include the following:
a. Architectural drawings.
b. Structural drawings.
c. Mechanical drawings to include plumbing,
					 heating and air conditioning.
d.
					 Electrical drawings.
e. Detailed
					 specifications.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 29 - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS › Rule 15-16-1-42.29.6 - Preparation of Plans and Specifications

Current through June 25, 2024
The preparation of drawings and specifications shall be
						executed by or be under the immediate supervision of an architect registered in
						the State of Mississippi.
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 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 29 - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS › Rule 15-16-1-42.29.7 - Contract Modifications

Current through June 25, 2024
Any contract modification which affects or changes the
						function, design or purpose of a facility shall be submitted to and approved by
						the Mississippi State Department of Health prior to beginning work set forth in
						any contract modification.
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 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 29 - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS › Rule 15-16-1-42.29.8 - Inspections

Current through June 25, 2024
The Mississippi State Department of Health and its
						authorized representative shall have access to the work for inspection whenever
						it is in preparation or progress.
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 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 30 - GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-42.30.1 - Location

Current through June 25, 2024
The ambulatory surgical facility shall be located in an
						attractive setting with sufficient parking space provided, with provisions for
						meeting the needs of the individuals with disabilities. Also, the facility
						shall be located within 15 minutes travel time from a hospital which has an
						emergency room staffed by an in-house physician during the hours the ambulatory
						surgical facility is open. Site approval by the licensing agency must be
						secured before construction begins.
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 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 30 - GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-42.30.2 - Local Restriction

Current through June 25, 2024
The ambulatory surgical facility shall comply with local
						zoning, building, and fire ordinances. In additional, ambulatory surgical
						facilities shall comply with all applicable state and federal
						laws.
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 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 30 - GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-42.30.3 - Structural Soundness

Current through June 25, 2024
The building shall be structurally sound, free from
						leaks and excessive moisture, in good repair, and painted at intervals to be
						reasonably attractive inside and out.
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 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 30 - GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-42.30.4 - Fire Extinguisher

Current through June 25, 2024
An all purpose fire extinguisher shall be provided at
						each exit and special hazard areas, and located so a person would not have to
						travel more than 75 feet to reach an extinguisher. Fire extinguishers shall be
						of a type approved by the local fire department or State Fire Marshall and
						shall be inspected at least annually. An attached tag shall bear the initials
						or name of the inspector and the date inspected.
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 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 30 - GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-42.30.5 - Ventilation

Current through June 25, 2024
The building shall be properly ventilated at all times
						with a comfortable temperature maintained and 30¢ filters in all areas
						except surgery.
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 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 30 - GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-42.30.6 - Garbage Disposal

Current through June 25, 2024
Space and facilities shall be provided for the sanitary
						storage and disposal of waste by incineration, containerization, removal, or by
						a combination of these techniques. Infectious waste materials shall be rendered
						noninfectious on the premises by appropriate measures.
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 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 30 - GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-42.30.7 - Elevators

Current through June 25, 2024
Multi-story facilities shall be equipped with at least
						one automatic elevator of a size sufficient to carry a patient on a
						stretcher.
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 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 30 - GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-42.30.8 - Multi-Story Building

Current through June 25, 2024
All multi-story facilities shall be of fire resistive
						construction in accordance with N.F.P.A. 220, Standards Types of Building
						Construction. If the facility is part of a series of buildings, it shall be
						separated by fire walls.
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 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 30 - GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-42.30.9 - Doors

Current through June 25, 2024
Minimum width of doors to all rooms needing access for
						stretchers shall be 3 feet 8 inches wide and doors shall swing into
						rooms.
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 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 30 - GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-42.30.10 - Corridors

Current through June 25, 2024
Corridors. shall comply with the following:
1. Corridors used by patients shall be as a
					 minimum six feet wide.
2. Service
					 corridors may be as a minimum four feet wide.
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 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 30 - GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-42.30.11 - Occupancy

Current through June 25, 2024
No part of an ambulatory surgical facility may be
						rented, leased or used for any commercial purpose, or for any purpose not
						necessary or in conjunction with the operation of the facility. Food and drink
						machines may be maintained or a diet kitchen 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 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 30 - GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-42.30.12 - Lighting

Current through June 25, 2024
All areas of the facility shall have sufficient
						artificial lighting to prevent accidents and provide proper illumination for
						all services.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 30 - GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-42.30.13 - Emergency Lighting

Current through June 25, 2024
Emergency lighting systems shall be provided to
						adequately light corridors, operating rooms, exit signs, stairways, and lights
						on each exit sign at each exit in case of electrical power
						failure.
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 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 30 - GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-42.30.14 - Emergency Power

Current through June 25, 2024
Emergency generator shall be provided to make life
						sustaining equipment operable in case of power failure. Emergency failure
						outlets shall be provided in all patient care areas.
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 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 30 - GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-42.30.15 - Exits

Current through June 25, 2024
Each floor of a facility shall have two or more exit
						ways remote from each other, leading directly to the outside or to a two-hour
						fire resistive passage to the outside. shall be so located that the maximum
						distance from any point in a floor area, room or space to an exit doorway shall
						not exceed 100 feet except that when a sprinkler system is installed the
						distance of travel shall not exceed 150 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 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 30 - GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-42.30.16 - Exit Doors

Current through June 25, 2024
Exit doors shall meet the following criteria:
1. Shall be no less than 44 inches
					 wide.
2. Shall swing in the
					 direction of exit and shall not obstruct the travel along any required fire
					 exit.
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 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 30 - GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-42.30.17 - Exit Signs

Current through June 25, 2024
Exits shall be equipped with approved illuminated signs
						bearing the word "Exit" in letters at least 4 1/2 inches high. Exit signs shall
						be placed in corridors and passageways to indicate the direction of
						exit.
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 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 30 - GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-42.30.18 - Interior Finish and Decorative Materials

Current through June 25, 2024
All combustible decorative and acoustical material to
						include wall paneling shall be as follows:
1. Materials on wall and ceiling in corridors
					 and rooms occupied by four or more persons shall carry a flame spread rating of
					 25 or less and a smoke density rating of 450 or less in accordance with ASTM
					 E-84.
2. Rooms occupied by less
					 than four persons shall have a flame spread rating of 75 or less and a smoke
					 density rating of 450 or less in accordance with ASTM E-84.
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 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 30 - GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-42.30.19 - Floors

Current through June 25, 2024
All floors in operating and recovery areas shall be
						smooth resilient tile and be free from cracks and finished so that they can be
						easily cleaned. All other floors shall be covered with hard tile resilient tile
						or carpet or the equivalent. Carpeting is prohibited as floor covering in
						operating and recovery areas.
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 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 30 - GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-42.30.20 - Carpet

Current through June 25, 2024
Carpet assemblies (carpet and/or carpet and pad) shall
						carry a flame spread rating of 75 or less and smoke density rating of 450 or
						less in accordance with ASTM E-84, or shall conform with paragraph 6-5,
						N.F.P.A. 101, Life Safety Code, 1981.
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 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 30 - GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-42.30.21 - Curtains

Current through June 25, 2024
All draperies and cubicle curtains shall be rendered and
						maintained flame retardant.
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 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 30 - GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-42.30.22 - Facilities for Individuals with Disabilities

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall be accessible to individuals with
						disabilities and shall comply with A.N.S.I. 117.1, "Making Buildings and
						Facilities Accessible and Usable by Individuals with
						Disabilities".
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 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 31 - DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PLAN › Rule 15-16-1-42.31.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall maintain a written disaster
						preparedness plan that includes procedures to be followed in the event of fire,
						train derailment, explosions, severe weather, and other possible disasters as
						appropriate for the specific geographic location. The plan shall
						include:
1. Written evidence that the
					 plan has been reviewed and coordinated with the licensing agency's local
					 emergency response coordinator and the local emergency manager;
2. Description of the facility's chain of
					 command during emergency management, including 24-hour contact information and
					 the facility's primary mode of emergency communication system;
3. Written and signed agreements that
					 describe how essential goods and services, such as water, electricity, fuel for
					 generators, laundry, medications, medical equipment, and supplies, will be
					 provided;
4. Shelter or relocation
					 arrangements, including transportation arrangements, in the event of
					 evacuation; and
5. Description of
					 recovery, i.e., return of operations following an emergency.
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 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 31 - DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PLAN › Rule 15-16-1-42.31.2

Current through June 25, 2024
The disaster preparedness plan shall be reviewed with
						new employees during orientation and at least annually.
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 42 - MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OPERATION FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES › Subchapter 31 - DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PLAN › Rule 15-16-1-42.31.3 - Fire drills shall be conducted quarterly

Current through June 25, 2024
Disaster drills shall be conducted at least
						annually.
Miss. Code Ann.
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