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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 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 20 - ACTIVITY SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-52.20.7

Current through June 25, 2024
When indicated, activity services shall be incorporated
						in the patient's treatment plan. Activity services that are included in a
						patient's treatment plan shall reflect an assessment of the patient's needs,
						interests, life experiences, capacities, and deficiencies. Activity services
						staff shall collaborate with other professional staff in delineating goals for
						patients' treatment, health maintenance, and vocational
						adjustments.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 20 - ACTIVITY SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-52.20.8

Current through June 25, 2024
The patient's record shall contain progress notes that
						describe the patient's response to activity services and other pertinent
						observations.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 20 - ACTIVITY SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-52.20.9

Current through June 25, 2024
There shall be documentation that patients are given
						leisure time and that they are encouraged to use their leisure time in a way
						that fulfills their cultural and recreational interests and their feelings of
						human dignity.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 20 - ACTIVITY SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-52.20.10

Current through June 25, 2024
Vehicles used for transportation shall not be labeled in
						a manner that calls unnecessary attention to the patients.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 20 - ACTIVITY SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-52.20.11 - Quality Assurance Activities

Current through June 25, 2024
The activity service shall have written procedures for
						ongoing review and revision of its goals, objectives, and role within the
						family. The activity service shall maintain statistical and other records on
						the functioning and utilization of the services.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 20 - ACTIVITY SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-52.20.12 - Continuing Education

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall maintain ongoing staff development
						programs.
1. Activity service staff
					 shall participate in appropriate clinical and administrative committees and
					 conferences.
2. Activity service
					 staff shall receive training and demonstrate competence in handling medical and
					 psychiatric emergencies.
3. The
					 activity service shall encourage extramural studies and evaluations of activity
					 services and extramural research in activity services.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 20 - ACTIVITY SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-52.20.13 - Functional Safety and Sanitation

Current through June 25, 2024
Appropriate space, equipment, and facilities shall be
						provided to meet the needs of patients for activity services:
1. Facilities and equipment designated for
					 activity services shall be constructed or modified in such a manner as to
					 provide, insofar as possible, pleasant and functional areas that are accessible
					 to all patients regardless of their disabilities.
2. Space for offices, storage, and supplies
					 shall be adequate and accessible.
3. When indicated, equipment and supplies
					 that enable the activity to be brought to the patient should be used.
4. Space, equipment and facilities utilized
					 both inside and outside the facility shall meet federal, state, and local
					 requirements for safe fire prevention, health and sanitation.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 21 - REFERRALS › Rule 15-16-1-52.21.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall have written policies and procedures
						that facilitate the referral of patients and the provision of consultation
						between the facility's program components and between the facility and other
						service providers in the community.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 21 - REFERRALS › Rule 15-16-1-52.21.2

Current through June 25, 2024
The written policies and procedures shall describe the
						methods by which continuity of care is assured for the patient. These methods
						shall include, but not be limited to, providing the facility, program
						component, or other service provider to which the patient is referred with the
						following:
1. background information
					 on the referral;
2. information on
					 the patient's treatment, for example, current treatment, diagnostic
					 assessments, and special requirements;
3. treatment objectives desired;
4. suggestions for continued coordination
					 between the referring and the receiving resource;
5. special clinical management requirements;
					 and
6. information on how the
					 patient can be returned to the referring facility or program
					 component.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 21 - REFERRALS › Rule 15-16-1-52.21.3

Current through June 25, 2024
The referring facility shall ask the receiving facility,
						program component, or other service provider to which the patient is referred,
						to submit a follow-up report within a designated time period.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 21 - REFERRALS › Rule 15-16-1-52.21.4

Current through June 25, 2024
The written policies and procedures shall describe the
						mechanism by which a patient may be referred.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 21 - REFERRALS › Rule 15-16-1-52.21.5

Current through June 25, 2024
The written policies and procedures shall describe the
						means by which the facility assists in the referral of individuals who are
						seeking services that the facility does not provide.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 21 - REFERRALS › Rule 15-16-1-52.21.6

Current through June 25, 2024
The written policies and procedures shall be reviewed
						and approved annually by the director and appropriate administrative and
						professional staff members. The annual review and approval shall be
						documented.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 21 - REFERRALS › Rule 15-16-1-52.21.7

Current through June 25, 2024
Each community service provider to which patients are
						referred shall express in writing its willingness to abide by federal and state
						standards concerning confidentiality of patient information.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 21 - REFERRALS › Rule 15-16-1-52.21.8

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall have a letter of agreement and/or
						contract with community service providers that it uses
						repeatedly.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 22 - LABORATORY AND RADIOLOGIC SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-52.22.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall have provisions for promptly
						obtaining required laboratory, x-ray, and other diagnostic
						services.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 22 - LABORATORY AND RADIOLOGIC SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-52.22.2

Current through June 25, 2024
If the facility provides its own laboratory and x-ray
						services, these shall meet the applicable standards established for hospital
						censure. Refer to Subchapter 21, Subchapters 57-61 & Rule 41.71.3 of the
						Minimum Standards of Operation for Mississippi Hospitals.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 22 - LABORATORY AND RADIOLOGIC SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-52.22.3

Current through June 25, 2024
If the facility itself does not provide such services,
						arrangements shall be made for obtaining these services from a licensed and
						certified laboratory.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 22 - LABORATORY AND RADIOLOGIC SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-52.22.4

Current through June 25, 2024
All laboratory and x-ray services shall be provided only
						on the orders of the attending physician.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 22 - LABORATORY AND RADIOLOGIC SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-52.22.5

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall assist the patient, if necessary, in
						arranging for transportation to and from the source of
						service.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 22 - LABORATORY AND RADIOLOGIC SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-52.22.6

Current through June 25, 2024
All signed and dated reports of laboratory, x-ray, and
						other diagnostic services shall be filed with the patient's medical
						record.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 23 - LIBRARY SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-52.23.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Library services shall be made available to meet the
						professional and technical needs of the facility's staff.
1. Facilities that do not maintain a
					 professional library shall have an arrangement with a nearby facility or
					 institution to use its professional library.
2. Current reference material, books, and
					 basic health care journals shall be available in each facility.
3. The library service shall establish
					 regular and convenient hours of service so that staff may have prompt access to
					 current materials.
4. When a
					 facility operates its own library, the professional library service shall
					 provide pertinent, current and useful medical, psychiatric, psychological,
					 alcohol, drug, educational, and related materials. A facility providing
					 extensive library services should utilize the services of a professional
					 librarian.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 24 - EMERGENCY SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-52.24.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall have written procedures for taking
						care of emergencies.
Emergency services shall be provided by the facility or
						through clearly defined arrangements with another facility.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 24 - EMERGENCY SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-52.24.2

Current through June 25, 2024
When emergency services are provided by an outside
						facility, a written plan shall delineate the type of emergency services
						available and the arrangements for referring or transferring patients to
						another facility. The written plan shall be available to all professional staff
						and shall clearly specify the following:
1. The staff of the facility who are
					 available and authorized to provide necessary emergency evaluations;
2. The staff of the facility who are
					 authorized to arrange for patients to be referred or transferred to another
					 facility when necessary;
3. The
					 arrangements the facility has made for exchanging records with the outside
					 facility when it is necessary for the care of the patient;
4. The location of the outside facility and
					 the names of the appropriate personnel to contact;
5. The method of communication between the
					 two facilities;
6. The arrangements
					 the facility has made to assure that when a patient requiring emergency care is
					 transferred to a non-psychiatric or substance abuse service or facility, he or
					 she will receive further evaluation and/or treatment of his or her psychiatric
					 or substance abuse program, as needed;
7. The arrangements the facility has made for
					 transporting patients, when necessary, from the facility to the facility
					 providing emergency services;
8.
					 The policy for referring patients needing continued care after emergency
					 services back to the referring facility; and
9. Policies concerning notification of the
					 patient's family of emergencies and of arrangements that have been made for
					 referring or transferring that patient to another facility.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 24 - EMERGENCY SERVICES › Rule 15-16-1-52.24.3

Current through June 25, 2024
When an emergency service is provided by the facility,
						the service shall be well organized, properly directed, and integrated with
						other services of the facility and shall comply with Chapter 41, Subchapters
						25-26
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 25 - PHYSICAL PLANT MANAGEMENT: INFECTION CONTROL › Rule 15-16-1-52.25.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Because infections acquired in a facility or brought
						into a facility from the community are potential hazards for all persons having
						contact with the facility, there shall be an infection control
						program.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 25 - PHYSICAL PLANT MANAGEMENT: INFECTION CONTROL › Rule 15-16-1-52.25.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Effective measures shall be developed to prevent,
						identify and control infections.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 25 - PHYSICAL PLANT MANAGEMENT: INFECTION CONTROL › Rule 15-16-1-52.25.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Written policies and procedures pertaining to the
						operation of the infection control program shall be established, reviewed at
						least annually, and revised as necessary.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 25 - PHYSICAL PLANT MANAGEMENT: INFECTION CONTROL › Rule 15-16-1-52.25.4

Current through June 25, 2024
A practical system shall be developed for reporting,
						evaluating, and maintaining records of infections among patients and personnel.
						This system shall include assignment of responsibility for the ongoing
						collection and analysis of data, as well as for the implementation of required
						follow-up action. Corrective action taken on the basis of records and reports
						of infections and infection potentials among patients and personnel shall be
						documented.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 25 - PHYSICAL PLANT MANAGEMENT: INFECTION CONTROL › Rule 15-16-1-52.25.5

Current through June 25, 2024
All new employees shall be instructed in the importance
						of infection control and personal hygiene, and in their responsibility in the
						infection control program. There shall be documentation that inservice
						education-in infection prevention and control is provided to employees in all
						services and program components.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 26 - REGULATED MEDICAL WASTE › Rule 15-16-1-52.26.1

Current through June 25, 2024
"Infectious medical wastes" includes solid or liquid
						wastes which may contain pathogens with sufficient virulence and quantity such
						that exposure to the waste by a susceptible host has been proven to result in
						an infectious disease. For purposes of this Regulation, the following wastes
						shall be considered to be infectious medical wastes:
1. Wastes resulting from the care of patients
					 and animals who have Class I and (or) II diseases that are transmitted by blood
					 and body fluid as defined in the rules and regulations governing reportable
					 diseases. (See attached) as defined by the Mississippi Department of
					 Health;
2. Cultures and stocks of
					 infectious agents; including specimen cultures collected from medical and
					 pathological laboratories, cultures and stocks of infectious agents from
					 research and industrial laboratories, wastes from the production of
					 biologicals, discarded live and attenuated vaccines, and culture dishes and
					 devices used to transfer, inoculate, and mix cultures;
3. Blood and blood products such as serum,
					 plasma, and other blood components;
4. Pathological wastes, such as tissues,
					 organs, body parts, and body fluids that are removed during surgery and
					 autopsy;
5. Contaminated carcasses,
					 body parts, and bedding of animals that were exposed to pathogens in medical
					 research;
6. All discarded sharps
					 (e.g., hypodermic needles, syringes, Pasteur pipettes, broken glass, scalpel
					 blades) which have come into contact with infectious agents;
7. Other wastes determined infectious by the
					 generator or so classified by the MS Department of Health.
8. `Medical Waste' means all waste generated
					 in direct patient care or in diagnostic or research areas that is
					 non-infectious but aesthetically repugnant if found in the
					 environment."
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 27 - THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT › Rule 15-16-1-52.27.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall establish an environment that
						enhances the positive self-image of the patient and preserves human
						dignity.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 27 - THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT › Rule 15-16-1-52.27.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Patients shall be allowed to wear their own
						clothing.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 27 - THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT › Rule 15-16-1-52.27.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Patients shall be allowed to keep and display personal
						belongings and to add personal touches to the decoration of their own
						room.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 27 - THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT › Rule 15-16-1-52.27.4

Current through June 25, 2024
Articles for grooming and personal hygiene shall be
						readily available for the individual patient in a space reserved adjacent to
						his sleeping area.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 27 - THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT › Rule 15-16-1-52.27.5

Current through June 25, 2024
All areas and surfaces shall be free of undesirable
						odors.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 27 - THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT › Rule 15-16-1-52.27.6

Current through June 25, 2024
There shall be ample closet and drawer space for the
						storage of personal property provided for the patient's use.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 27 - THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT › Rule 15-16-1-52.27.7

Current through June 25, 2024
Program personnel shall respect the patient's right to
						privacy by knocking on the door of the patient's room before
						entering.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 27 - THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT › Rule 15-16-1-52.27.8

Current through June 25, 2024
A laundry room in which a patient may wash his own
						clothing shall be accessible.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 27 - THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT › Rule 15-16-1-52.27.9

Current through June 25, 2024
The services of a barber and a beautician shall be made
						available at the patient's request.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 27 - THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT › Rule 15-16-1-52.27.10

Current through June 25, 2024
Staff areas should be open to promote patient-personnel
						interaction.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 27 - THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT › Rule 15-16-1-52.27.11

Current through June 25, 2024
Patients shall be encouraged to take responsibility for
						maintaining their own living quarters. Such responsibilities shall be clearly
						defines in writing and provided to the patient at
						orientation.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 27 - THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT › Rule 15-16-1-52.27.12

Current through June 25, 2024
The environment shall contribute to the development of
						therapeutic relationships in at least the following ways.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 27 - THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT › Rule 15-16-1-52.27.13

Current through June 25, 2024
Areas shall be available for a range of social
						activities for all patients.
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 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 27 - THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT › Rule 15-16-1-52.27.14

Current through June 25, 2024
Attractively furnished areas shall be available where a
						patient can be alone, when this would not be in conflict with a therapeutic
						prescription for group activities.
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 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 27 - THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT › Rule 15-16-1-52.27.15

Current through June 25, 2024
Attractively furnished areas shall be provided to ensure
						privacy for conversations with other patients, family, or
						friends.
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 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 27 - THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT › Rule 15-16-1-52.27.16

Current through June 25, 2024
The environments shall be designed to allow views of the
						outdoors.
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 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 27 - THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT › Rule 15-16-1-52.27.17

Current through June 25, 2024
To promote awareness of the time and season, clocks and
						calendars should be provided at least in the major use 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 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 27 - THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT › Rule 15-16-1-52.27.18

Current through June 25, 2024
There shall be documentation of planned programs,
						consistent with the needs of the patients, for social, educational and
						recreational activities for all patients for daytime, evenings, and
						weekends.
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 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 27 - THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT › Rule 15-16-1-52.27.19

Current through June 25, 2024
The facility shall assure accessibility for handicapped
						individuals, preferably through its physical environment, or as an alternative,
						through a written plan that indicates how the patient or potential patient
						shall receive necessary 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 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 27 - THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT › Rule 15-16-1-52.27.20

Current through June 25, 2024
The environment shall be maintained and equipped so as
						to ensure the health safety of the patients. Physical health and safety
						features of the environment shall conform to requirements of local, state, and
						federal authorities having jurisdiction. In any event, the facility shall
						provide verification of the following:
1. patients shall be protected against the
					 dangers of fire and smoke.
2.
					 patients shall be protected against injury attributable to the design and
					 equipment of the environment.
3.
					 patients shall be protected against electrical hazards.
4. patients shall be protected against spread
					 of disease and infection.
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 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 28 - PHYSICAL PLANT CONSTRUCTION REFERENCES › Rule 15-16-1-52.28.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The following minimum standards as stated in previous
						parts are also applicable to chemical dependency units: Chapter 41- Physical
						Plant
1. Rule 41.8.1 General
2. Rule 41.8.2 Codes
3. Subchapter 9 Submission of Plans
4. Rule 41.9.1
5. Rule 41.9.2
6. Rule 41.9.3
7. Rule 41.9.4
8. Rule 41.9.5
9. Rule 41.9.6
10. Rule 41.9.7 Environment
11. Rule 41.9.8 Zoning Restrictions
12. Rule 41.9.9 Access
13. Rule 41.9.10 Elements of Construction
a. Corridors - shall be 60" wide and 7'6"
					 high (clear). The surface of all floors and walls shall be washable. All
					 corridors longer than 150' shall be subdivided by a smoke barrier and must be
					 maintained free of obstruction.
b.
					 Doors-all doors in corridors shall be 20-minutes fire rated doors (1-3/4" solid
					 core wood door as a minimum). All doors to patient bedrooms, diagnostic and
					 treatment areas, and other doors used by residents shall be at least 36" wide.
					 No door shall swing into the corridor except closet doors. Doors to hazardous
					 areas defined in the Life Safety Code shall be 1-1/2 hour "B" labeled fire
					 doors. Exit doors shall conform to the requirements set forth in the Life
					 Safety code.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 28 - PHYSICAL PLANT CONSTRUCTION REFERENCES › Rule 15-16-1-52.28.2 - Add the following sections

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Day Room: At
					 least two general areas for use as living room, day room or recreation shall be
					 provided. A minimum of 18 square feet per patient bed shall be available for
					 this purpose.
2. Dining Room: A
					 minimum of 15 square feet per patient bed shall be provided for use as a Dining
					 Room. Adequate tables and chairs shall be provided to seat all patients, staff
					 and guests.
3. Counseling Rooms: At
					 least one, small room shall be provided for each 20 patients for the purpose of
					 individual private treatment or counseling.
4. Examination & Treatment Room: At least
					 one room shall be provided for the purpose of examination and treatment. The
					 room shall be equipped with a lavatory and towel dispenser, examination table
					 and storage space, with adequate lighting.
5. Group Counseling Rooms: At least two rooms
					 shall be provided large enough to accommodate 8-10 patients for the purpose of
					 group counseling sessions.
6.
					 Subchapter 42 Fire Control and Internal Disaster
7. Rule 41.46.1 Housekeeping
8. Rule 41.46.2
9. Rule 41.46.3 Delete
10. Rule 41.46.4
11. Rule 41.46.5
12. Rule 41.46.6
13. Rule 41.46.7
14. Rule 41.46.8
15. Rule 41.46.9
16. Subchapter 47 Laundry and Linen
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 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 29 - GLOSSARY › Rule 15-16-1-52.29.1 - Activity Director, Qualified

Current through June 25, 2024
An individual with a bachelor's degree who has at least
						one year of experience in assessing, planning, and coordinating activity
						services.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 29 - GLOSSARY › Rule 15-16-1-52.29.2 - Activity Services

Current through June 25, 2024
Structured activities designed to develop an individuals
						creative, physical, and social skills through participation in recreational,
						art, dance, drama, social, and other activities.
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 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 29 - GLOSSARY › Rule 15-16-1-52.29.3 - Administrative

Current through June 25, 2024
Relates to the fiscal and general management of a
						facility rather than to the direct provision of services to
						patients.
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 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 29 - GLOSSARY › Rule 15-16-1-52.29.4 - Aftercare

Current through June 25, 2024
Services that are provided to a patient after discharge
						and that support and increase the gains made during
						treatment.
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 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 29 - GLOSSARY › Rule 15-16-1-52.29.5 - Assessment

Current through June 25, 2024
Those procedures by which a person evaluates an
						individual's strengths, weaknesses, problems and needs.
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 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 29 - GLOSSARY › Rule 15-16-1-52.29.6 - Authentication

Current through June 25, 2024
Proof of authority and responsibility by written
						signature, identifiable initials, computer key, or other method. The use of a
						rubber stamp signature is acceptable only under the following conditions: the
						person whose signature the rubber stamp represents is the only one who has
						possession of the stamp and is the only one who uses it, and this person gives
						the chief executive officer a signed statement that he or she is the only one
						who has the stamp and is the only one who will use it.
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 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 29 - GLOSSARY › Rule 15-16-1-52.29.7 - Authority Having Jurisdiction

Current through June 25, 2024
The organization, office, or individual responsible for
						approving a piece of equipment, an installation, or a
						procedure.
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 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 29 - GLOSSARY › Rule 15-16-1-52.29.8 - Bylaws

Current through June 25, 2024
The laws, rules, or regulations adopted for the
						government of the facility. Also used for the laws, rules, or regulations of
						the professional staff.
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 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 29 - GLOSSARY › Rule 15-16-1-52.29.9 - Chemical Dependency Unit

Current through June 25, 2024
A hospital or an established and dedicated unit of a
						"general", "psychiatric" or "rehabilitation" hospital, or a "free-standing"
						unit, which has beds that are organized, properly staffed and equipped to
						render services over a continuous period exceeding 24 hours to individuals
						requiring diagnosis and treatment of alcohol and other drug-related
						dependencies.
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 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 29 - GLOSSARY › Rule 15-16-1-52.29.10 - Chief Executive Officer

Current through June 25, 2024
A job-descriptive term used to identify the individual
						appointed by the governing body to act on its behalf in the overall management
						of the facility. Other job titles may include administrator, superintendent,
						director, president, vice-president, and executive
						vice-president.
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 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 29 - GLOSSARY › Rule 15-16-1-52.29.11 - Clinical Privileges

Current through June 25, 2024
Authorization of the governing body to render patient
						care and treatment services in the facility within well-defined limits, based
						upon the individual's professional qualifications, experience, competence,
						ability, and judgment.
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 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 29 - GLOSSARY › Rule 15-16-1-52.29.12 - Consultant

Current through June 25, 2024
An individual who provides professional advice or
						services upon request.
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 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 29 - GLOSSARY › Rule 15-16-1-52.29.13 - Contract

Current through June 25, 2024
A formal agreement with any organization, agency, or
						individual, approved by the governing body, that specifies the services,
						personnel, and/or space to be provided to, or on behalf of, the facility and
						the monies to be expended in exchange.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 29 - GLOSSARY › Rule 15-16-1-52.29.14 - Counselor

Current through June 25, 2024
An individual with specialized
						training.
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 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 29 - GLOSSARY › Rule 15-16-1-52.29.15 - Department

Current through June 25, 2024
A staff entity organized on administrative, functional,
						or disciplinary lines.
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 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 29 - GLOSSARY › Rule 15-16-1-52.29.16 - Detoxification

Current through June 25, 2024
The systematic reduction of the amount of a toxic agent
						in the body or the elimination of a toxic agent from the
						body.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 29 - GLOSSARY › Rule 15-16-1-52.29.17 - Dietetic Services

Current through June 25, 2024
The provision of services to meet the nutritional needs
						of patients, with specific emphasis on patients who have special dietary needs,
						for example, patients who are allergic to certain foods or who cannot accept a
						regular diet.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 29 - GLOSSARY › Rule 15-16-1-52.29.18 - Dietitian, Qualified

Current through June 25, 2024
An individual who is registered by the Commission on
						Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 29 - GLOSSARY › Rule 15-16-1-52.29.19 - Diet Manual

Current through June 25, 2024
An up-to-date, organized system for standardizing the
						ordering of diets.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												41-9-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 52 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNITS › Subchapter 29 - GLOSSARY › Rule 15-16-1-52.29.20 - Discharge

Current through June 25, 2024
The point at which the patient's active involvement with
						a facility is terminated and the facility no longer maintains active
						responsibility for the patient.
Miss. Code Ann.
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												41-9-17