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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 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 3 - Licensing › Rule 15-16-1-2.3.7 - Name of Facility

Current through June 25, 2024
Only the official name, as approved by the licensing
						agency and by which the center is licensed shall be used in telephone listings,
						on stationary, in advertising, etc.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 3 - Licensing › Rule 15-16-1-2.3.8 - Capacity

Current through June 25, 2024
Licensees shall not operate at any given time with a
						capacity greater than the number of clients on the face of the license. The
						maximum number of beds shall be calculated based on the required staff to child
						ratio delineated in Rule 2.10.1, management team personnel, and additional
						ancillary staffing/support personnel not to exceed the maximum occupancy load
						of the building as defined in Rule 2.20.2.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 3 - Licensing › Rule 15-16-1-2.3.10 - Approval of Building

Current through June 25, 2024
Prior to the issuance of a license, the building must be
						inspected/approved by MSDH, Fire and Life Safety Code Division within Health
						Facilities Licensure and Certification and approved as being in compliance with
						all applicable National Fire Protection Association fire safety code standards,
						as appropriate to this type setting.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 3 - Licensing › Rule 15-16-1-2.3.11 - Licensure Term

Current through June 25, 2024
Each license issued shall be valid for a period of
						twelve (12) months and shall be issued for the licensure period from January 1,
						of each year and shall expire December 31, of the that same year. Should an
						entity be approved for licensure after the January 1, date for licensure, the
						licensure date shall reflect the approved date of licensure for this center and
						will be valid until December 31, of that licensure year. As with all other
						centers, a renewal applications/documentation pertinent to renewal (see Rule
						2.3.9 ) must be submitted to initiate the licensure process for the next
						January 1, thru December 31, licensure year.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 3 - Licensing › Rule 15-16-1-2.3.12 - Posting of License

Current through June 25, 2024
The license shall be posted in a conspicuous place on
						the licensed premises and shall be available for review by in interested
						person.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 3 - Licensing › Rule 15-16-1-2.3.13 - License Not Transferable

Current through June 25, 2024
A PPEC center license is for the stated licensee and
						location as reflected on the license and is not transferable.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 3 - Licensing › Rule 15-16-1-2.3.14 - License Renewal

Current through June 25, 2024
For renewal, each licensed entity shall submit:
1. A completed and signed renewal
					 application; received on or before 30 days prior to the date of expiration;
2. A renewal licensure Fee of $500
					 for up to 25 beds; with an additional $20.00 per bed for each licensed bed
					 thereafter;
3. In a format as
					 requested by MSDH, information designed to capture the entity's provision of
					 services being provided, to include but not be limited to, number and acuity of
					 infants/children served, number and types of treatments/specialized services
					 provided, and other information that may be useful in determining that
					 services, as outlined in these requirements are offered/met; and
4. Evidence of continued compliance with all
					 building/fire codes as evidence by a copy of the annual inspection by the local
					 Fire Marshall of the area/region where the center is located; and
5. Proof of General and Professional
					 Liability Insurance in the amount of at least $300,000 including Workers
					 Compensation Insurance.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 3 - Licensing › Rule 15-16-1-2.3.15 - Late Fees

Current through June 25, 2024
Should all documentation appropriate for license renewal
						not be received by MSDH, Division of Health Facilities Licensure and
						Certification on or prior to the expiration date of the license, a late fee in
						the amount of $150.00 will be assessed and must be submitted payable to
						Mississippi State Department of Health prior to the issuance of a license.
						Should all paperwork necessary for renewal not be submitted within 30 days
						post-expiration of the license, the center shall be considered unlicensed and
						actions taken, as appropriate, to process termination of the license;
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 3 - Licensing › Rule 15-16-1-2.3.16

Current through June 25, 2024
In the case of a change of ownership or a change in
						Proprietors that constitutes a sale or change of greater that 20¢ of the
						assets, the center shall notify the Department and submit all Legal
						documents/information, as requested, to document that change of ownership and
						to confirm/verify the operational sustainability of the center.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 3 - Licensing › Rule 15-16-1-2.3.17

Current through June 25, 2024
Within ten calendar days, the licensed entity shall
						submit, in writing, to MSDH, Division of Licensure and Certification, the
						following:
1. Change in the
					 administrator, director of nursing services, or the medical director;
2. Any fire or incident of natural
					 disaster whereas damage to the center was sustained;
3. Any incident whereas a child is left alone
					 and unattended, either during the hours of operation of the PPEC center, after
					 hours, while on a field trip or at an alternate location;
4. Any accident or injury sustained by a
					 child, while the child was under the care of the PPEC center that required
					 emergency medical intervention.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 3 - Licensing › Rule 15-16-1-2.3.18

Current through June 25, 2024
Such reports shall contain a clear description of each
						accident or incident, the names of the persons involved, a description of all
						medical or other services provided to those persons, specifying who provided
						such services, and the steps taken, if any, to prevent reoccurrence of such
						accident or incidents in the future.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 3 - Licensing › Rule 15-16-1-2.3.19

Current through June 25, 2024
All applicants for a license to operate a PPEC center,
						whether for initial or for renewal, the administrator and the director of
						nursing services shall:
1. Be 21
					 years of age or older;
2. Be of
					 good moral character; and
3. Have
					 not been convicted or found guilty, regardless of adjudication, in any
					 jurisdiction, of any felony involving fraud, embezzlement, fraudulent
					 conversion, misappropriation of property, moral turpitude, violence against a
					 person or persons, abuse of a vulnerable adult; or any act(s) of sexual abuse
					 as outlined in Section 45-33-23(g), Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 3 - Licensing › Rule 15-16-1-2.3.20

Current through June 25, 2024
As documentation for the Department, regarding the
						requirement for licensure, each applicant(s) for a license to operate a PPEC
						center, whether for initial or renewal, shall submit together, with their
						application:
1. Two (2) personal
					 character references and two (2) professional character references for the
					 administrator, of the PPEC center, except on renewal if previously provided to
					 the Department;
2. The criminal
					 record, if any, for the administrator and director of nursing services of the
					 PPEC center, to include the court, date of conviction, the offense, penalties
					 imposed by each conviction, regardless of adjudication;
3. Any injunctive or restrictive order or
					 federal or state administrative order related to business activity or health
					 care as a result of an action brought by a public agency or department;
4. A copy of current agreements
					 entered into with third party providers; and
5. A copy of current agreements with each
					 consultant employed by the center and documentation specifying frequency of
					 consultative visits and required written, dated reports.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 3 - Licensing › Rule 15-16-1-2.3.21 - Liability Insurance

Current through June 25, 2024
Facilities shall obtain and keep in force liability
						insurance. Proof of Professional and General Liability insurance including
						worker's compensation insurance must be submitted at the time of application.
						Liability insurance must cover legal liability for death, injury, or disability
						of any human being, or for damage of property, with provision for medical,
						hospital and surgical benefits to the injured person, irrespective of the legal
						disability of the insured, when issued as a part of the liability insurance
						contract.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 3 - Licensing › Rule 15-16-1-2.3.22 - Denial, Suspension, Revocation of Licensure, Administrative Fines; Grounds

Current through June 25, 2024
1. The licensing
					 agency may deny, revoke, and suspend a license and impose an administrative
					 fine as provided in section eight (8) of Section § 41-125-19, Mississippi
					 Code of 1972, Annotated, for violation of any provision of this act, or
					 applicable rules.
2. Any of the
					 following actions by the PPEC center or its employee is grounds for action by
					 the licensing agency against the PPEC center or its employee:
a. An intentional or negligent act materially
					 affecting the health and safety of children in the PPEC center.
b. A violation of the provisions of the act,
					 or applicable rules.
c. Multiple
					 or repeat violations of this act or of minimum standards or rules adopted under
					 this act.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 3 - Licensing › Rule 15-16-1-2.3.23 - Immediate Revocation of License

Current through June 25, 2024
Pursuant to Section 41-3-15, the State Department of
						Health is authorized and empowered, to revoke, immediately, the license and
						require closure of said healthcare center/institution, including any other
						remedy less than closure to protect the health and safety of the children being
						provided care/services or the health and safety of the public.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19 and § 41.3.15
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 3 - Licensing › Rule 15-16-1-2.3.24 - Administrative Fines

Current through June 25, 2024
If the licensing agency determines that a PPEC center is
						not in compliance with this act, or applicable rules, the licensing agency may
						require that the PPEC center submit a corrective action plan that demonstrates
						a good-faith effort to remedy each violation by a specific date, subject to the
						approval of the licensing agency. The licensing agency may fine a PPEC center
						or employee found in violation of this act, or applicable rules, in the amount
						not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5000.00) in the aggregate. Should the
						center not correct a violation by the date agreed upon by the licensing agency,
						or the failure to comply with an approved corrective action plan, is a separate
						violation for each day that the failure continues, unless the licensing agency
						approves an extension to the specific date.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-15
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 3 - Licensing › Rule 15-16-1-2.3.25 - Closing of a PPEC Center

Current through June 25, 2024
Whenever a PPEC center voluntarily discontinues
						operation, it shall, at least thirty days before the discontinuance of
						operation, inform each child's legal guardian of the fact and the proposed time
						of the discontinuance. The licensing agency shall also be notified of the same
						such fact, at least thirty days prior to the date of discontinuance of
						operation.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-17
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 4 - Provision For Hearing And Appeal Following Denial or Revocation of License › Rule 15-16-1-2.4.1 - Administrative Decision

Current through June 25, 2024
The licensing agency shall provide an opportunity for a
						fair hearing to every applicant or licensee who is dissatisfied with
						administrative decisions made in regard to the denial or revocation of a
						license.
1. The licensing agency
					 shall notify the applicant or licensee by registered mail or personal service
					 the particular reasons for the proposed denial or revocation of a license. Upon
					 written request of an applicant or licensee received within ten (10) days of
					 the date of notification, the licensing agency shall fix a date for the hearing
					 at which time the applicant or licensee shall have an opportunity for a prompt
					 and fair hearing.
2. On the basis
					 of such hearing or upon default of the applicant or licensee, the licensing
					 agency shall make a determination specifying its findings of fact and
					 conclusions of law. A copy of such determinations shall be sent by registered
					 mail to the last known address of the applicant or licensee or served
					 personally upon the applicant or licensee.
3. The decision revoking, suspending, or
					 denying the applicant or license shall become final thirty (30) days after it
					 is mailed or served unless the applicant or licensee, within a thirty (30) day
					 period, appeals to the Chancery Court pursuant to Section 43-11-23 of the
					 Mississippi Code of 1972. An additional period of time may be granted at the
					 discretion of the licensing agency.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 5 - Administration and Management › Rule 15-16-1-2.5.1 - Licensee

Current through June 25, 2024
The licensee of each PPEC center shall have full legal
						authority and responsibility for the operation of the center. The licensee
						shall assure that the PPEC center is administered on a sound financial basis
						consistent with good business practice. There shall be financial records and
						annual budget information including monthly statements of operation and Profit
						and Loss statements made available from the PPEC center.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 5 - Administration and Management › Rule 15-16-1-2.5.2 - Organizational Structure

Current through June 25, 2024
Each PPEC center must be organized in accordance with a
						written table of organization, which describes the lines of authority and
						communication down to the child care level. The organization structure must be
						designed so as to ensure an integrated continuum of services to the children.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 5 - Administration and Management › Rule 15-16-1-2.5.3

Current through June 25, 2024
The licensee of each PPEC center must designate, in
						writing, one person, as Administrator, who is responsible and accountable for
						the overall management of the center.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 5 - Administration and Management › Rule 15-16-1-2.5.4 - Administrator Qualifications

Current through June 25, 2024
The Administrator shall have the following minimum
						qualifications:
1. Five years
					 of experience in the delivery of health care services, with a minimum of two
					 years administrative or supervisory experience and meet one of the following
					 criteria:
a. A physician currently licensed
					 in the state of Mississippi;
b. A
					 registered nurse currently licensed in the state of Mississippi;
c. A qualified health professional licensed
					 by the state of Mississippi when required such as but not limited to a
					 physician assistant, pharmacist, dietitian, respiratory care practitioner,
					 social worker, physical therapist, occupational therapist or speech-language
					 pathologist;
d. A college graduate
					 with a bachelor's degree or higher in a health related field.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 5 - Administration and Management › Rule 15-16-1-2.5.5 - Administrator Designee

Current through June 25, 2024
The center administrator must designate, in writing, a
						person to be responsible for the center when the administrator is absent from
						or unavailable to the center for more than 24 hours.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 5 - Administration and Management › Rule 15-16-1-2.5.6 - Administrator Responsibilities

Current through June 25, 2024
The center administrator shall:
1. Be located on site at the center and serve
					 full time as the Administrator.
2.
					 Maintain the following written records, and all other records as outlined under
					 subchapter 13 of these rules. The records must be kept in a place, form, and
					 system in accordance with medical and business practices and such records must
					 be available in the center for inspection by the Department during normal
					 business hours:
3. A daily census
					 record, which must indicate the names/number of children currently receiving
					 services in the center. Census records must be maintained and available for
					 review, on the premises, for a period of three years.
4. A record of all accidents or unusual
					 incidents involving any child or staff member that caused, or had the potential
					 to cause, injury or harm to any person or property within the center;
5. A copy of current agreements
					 with third party providers;
6. A
					 copy of current agreements with each consultant contracted by the PPEC center
					 and documentation of each consultant's visit and required written, dated
					 reports;
7. A personnel record for
					 each employee, which must include, at a minimum, a current copy and/or
					 verification of the licensure status of professional discipline employed or on
					 contract, the original employment application, references, employment history
					 for the preceding five years, if applicable; a copy of the job description
					 (acknowledged by employee); and a copy of all job performance evaluations;
8. Develop and maintain a current
					 job description for each employee;
9. Provide each employee access to written
					 personnel policies governing conditions of employment;
10. Conduct annual written job performance
					 reviews that note strengths and weaknesses and include plans to correct any job
					 performance weaknesses. Performance evaluations must be reviewed with the
					 employee;
11. Assign duties to
					 employees that are consistent with their job descriptions and their levels of
					 education, preparation and experience;
12. Provide necessary qualified personnel and
					 ancillary services to ensure the health, safety, and proper care of the child;
13. Ensure the development and
					 implementation of policies and procedures, including but not limited to
					 infection control and quality assurance. These policies and procedure must be
					 included in the PPEC center's policy manual.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 5 - Administration and Management › Rule 15-16-1-2.5.7 - Organizational Responsibility

Current through June 25, 2024
The administrative structure of the PPEC center shall
						include a policy and procedure manual to assure standards for medical and
						nursing care are met and to assure that the requirements as set forth in
						licensure and certification are maintained.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 5 - Administration and Management › Rule 15-16-1-2.5.8 - Resources

Current through June 25, 2024
Each PPEC center shall have the following documents on
						the premises and available to staff: American Academy of Pediatrics Red Book,
						Minimum Standards of Operation for Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care, Policy
						and Procedure Manual and a Personnel Manual.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 5 - Administration and Management › Rule 15-16-1-2.5.9 - Personnel Policies and Procedures

Current through June 25, 2024
Personnel Policies and Procedures
shall
						include provisions for at least, a current personnel file, position
						descriptions, employee benefits, policy for attendance, overtime, compensatory
						time, performance evaluations, grievance procedures, and termination of
						employment. Personnel policies must also require that employees of the center
						are current in their immunizations and undergo a medical evaluation to rule out
						communicable diseases, including but not limited to, tuberculosis (TB).
						Facilities shall comply with recommendations from the Centers for Disease
						Control and/or the Mississippi State Department of Health regarding baseline
						employee TB testing and routine serial employee TB testing and education.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 5 - Administration and Management › Rule 15-16-1-2.5.10

Current through June 25, 2024
A formal orientation shall be required for all PPEC
						center employees; staff development programs for all categories of personnel
						shall be held quarterly and documented accordingly.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 5 - Administration and Management › Rule 15-16-1-2.5.11

Current through June 25, 2024
Policy and procedure manuals including but not limited
						to specifications for therapeutic intervention shall be available for use by
						all staff involved in the care of children. Revisions of the policies and
						procedures are reviewed and approved quarterly during QA meetings. All forms,
						policies and procedures are reviewed and signed off as approved by the
						administrator, medical director and the director of nursing services, annually
						to assure that procedures conform to prevailing and acceptable treatment
						modalities.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 5 - Administration and Management › Rule 15-16-1-2.5.12

Current through June 25, 2024
For each employee of the PPEC center (see definition of
						employee), the center shall submit fingerprints to MSDH for the purpose of
						processing a criminal history records check. The center shall develop policies
						and procedures consistent with this requirement.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-11
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 6 - Child/Parent's Rights › Rule 15-16-1-2.6.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Every child shall be treated with consideration,
						respect, and full recognition of his/her dignity and individuality.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 6 - Child/Parent's Rights › Rule 15-16-1-2.6.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Each child shall receive care, treatment and services
						which are adequate and appropriate for his/her therapeutic plan.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 6 - Child/Parent's Rights › Rule 15-16-1-2.6.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Parent(s) or legal guardian(s) shall, prior to and upon
						admission and during the period of service to his/her child, receive a written
						statement of the services provided by the PPEC center including those offered
						on an "as needed" basis. They shall also receive a statement of related charges
						including any charges for services not covered under the PPEC center's basic
						per diem rate.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 6 - Child/Parent's Rights › Rule 15-16-1-2.6.4

Current through June 25, 2024
Each child's medical care program shall be conducted
						discreetly and in accordance with the parent's/guardian's need for privacy.
						Personal and medical records shall be treated confidentially and shall not be
						made public without written consent of parent(s) or legal guardian(s).
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 6 - Child/Parent's Rights › Rule 15-16-1-2.6.5

Current through June 25, 2024
Each child shall be free from mental and physical abuse
						and also physical and chemical restraints, unless authorized by a physician
						according to clear and indicated medical requirements. Justification for use,
						shall include but not be limited to, the risks verses benefits for use and
						shall be documented by the physician and maintained as part of the child's
						medical record.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 6 - Child/Parent's Rights › Rule 15-16-1-2.6.6

Current through June 25, 2024
Every parent or legal guardian has a right, personally
						or through others, to present grievances to state and local authorities without
						reprisal, interference, coercion or discrimination of the child as a result of
						the grievance or suggestion.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 7 - Admission Procedures › Rule 15-16-1-2.7.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Each PPEC center shall have policies and procedures
						governing the admission, transfer, and discharge of children. The admission of
						each child to the PPEC center shall be under the supervision of the center
						administrator or his/her designee, and shall be in accordance with the center's
						child care policies and procedures.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 7 - Admission Procedures › Rule 15-16-1-2.7.2 - Hours of Service

Current through June 25, 2024
The hours of operation of a PPEC center must be clearly
						posted. At no time shall a child remain at a PPEC center in excess of twelve
						(12) hours in any one twenty-four (24) hour period, unless such center is
						licensed for twenty-four hour (24) continued service.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 7 - Admission Procedures › Rule 15-16-1-2.7.3 - Criteria for Admission

Current through June 25, 2024
Infants and children considered for admission to the
						PPEC center shall be those who are medically or technologically dependent to
						include, but not be limited to, conditions such seizure disorder, chronic lung
						disorder, malignancy, and heart disease and/or complex medical problems
						requiring continual care, including but not limited to, ventilator dependence,
						supplemental oxygen, I.V therapy, nasogastric or gastrostomy feedings,
						tracheotomy, etc.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 7 - Admission Procedures › Rule 15-16-1-2.7.4

Current through June 25, 2024
Each child admitted to the PPEC center shall be admitted
						under the prescription of the licensed prescribing physician and shall remain
						under the care of the primary care or subspecialist physician for the duration
						of his/her stay at the center. Each child placed in the PPEC center shall have
						documentation of the physician's written order placed in the child's medical
						record. A copy of the order shall be provided to the child's parent(s) or
						guardian(s).
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 7 - Admission Procedures › Rule 15-16-1-2.7.5

Current through June 25, 2024
Infants and children considered for admission to the
						PPEC center shall be stable for outpatient medical services and shall not,
						prior to admission, present a significant risk of infection to the other
						children or personnel. The medical and nursing directors shall review, on a
						case-by-case basis, any child with a suspected infection to determine
						appropriateness of admission.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 7 - Admission Procedures › Rule 15-16-1-2.7.6

Current through June 25, 2024
A consent form outlining the purpose of a PPEC center,
						family responsibilities, authorized treatments and appropriate liability
						release and emergency disposition plans shall be signed by the parent(s) and/or
						guardian(s) prior to admission to the PPEC center. The parents and guardians
						shall be provided a copy of the consent form. Confidentiality of PPEC center's
						records shall be maintained in accordance with HIPPA requirements.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 7 - Admission Procedures › Rule 15-16-1-2.7.7

Current through June 25, 2024
The protocol for care shall be developed under the
						direction of the PPEC center nursing director and shall specify the treatment
						plan needed to accommodate the medical, nursing, psychosocial and educational
						needs of the child and family. Specific goals for care shall be identified.
						Plans for achieving the goals shall be determined and a schedule for evaluation
						of progress shall be established. The protocol shall include specific discharge
						criteria.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 7 - Admission Procedures › Rule 15-16-1-2.7.8

Current through June 25, 2024
The protocol must be signed by the physician, the
						authorized representative(s) of the PPEC center and the parent(s) or
						guardian(s) of the child with ten (10) days of initiation of the plan. Copies
						of the protocol shall be given to the parent(s), guardian(s) of the child, the
						child's primary physician, PPEC center staff, and other agencies as
						appropriate.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 7 - Admission Procedures › Rule 15-16-1-2.7.9

Current through June 25, 2024
Communication with the child's primary physician shall
						be provided by the nursing director or designee on a monthly or quarterly
						basis, as identified in the plan or at a minimum when there is a change in the
						child's clinical condition.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 7 - Admission Procedures › Rule 15-16-1-2.7.10

Current through June 25, 2024
Prescribed therapies may be adjusted, in consultation
						with the child's primary care or subspecialist physician, to accommodate the
						child's condition.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 7 - Admission Procedures › Rule 15-16-1-2.7.11

Current through June 25, 2024
If a child is hospitalized at the time of referral,
						pre-admission planning will include the parents and guardians, relevant
						hospital medical, nursing, social services and developmental staff to assure
						that the hospital's discharge plans will be implemented following placement in
						the PPEC center.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 8 - Medical Director › Rule 15-16-1-2.8.1 - Qualifications of a Medical Director

Current through June 25, 2024
A physician, licensed in accordance with the
						requirements of the Mississippi Board of Medical Licensure, and is board
						certified by the American Board of Pediatrics or the American Osteopathic Board
						of Pediatrics shall serve as medical director of the PPEC
						center.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 8 - Medical Director › Rule 15-16-1-2.8.2 - Responsibilities of the Medical Director

Current through June 25, 2024
Responsibilities of the Medical Director
shall be:
1. Periodic review of
					 services to assure acceptable levels of quality;
2. Maintenance of a liaison role with the
					 medical community;
3. Advisement
					 of the development of new programs and modifications of existing programs;
4. Assurance that medical
					 consultation will be available in the medical director's absence;
5. Serving on committees as defined and
					 required by these rules and by the center's policies;
6. Consultation with the center administrator
					 on the health status of the center's personnel;
7. Reviewing reports of all accidents and
					 unusual incidents, to but not be limited to, medication errors, and identifying
					 to the center administrator hazards to health and safety; and
8. Ensuring the development of policies and
					 procedures for the delivery of emergency services and the delivery of regular
					 physician services when the child's attending physician or his designated
					 alternate is not available.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 9 - Nursing Services › Rule 15-16-1-2.9.1 - Qualification of the Director of Nursing

Current through June 25, 2024
A registered nurse shall serve fulltime as the Director
						of Nursing. The Director of Nursing must have, at a minimum, the following
						qualifications:
1. Minimum of a
					 baccalaureate degree in nursing;
2. Current unrestricted Mississippi nursing
					 license;
3. Current certification
					 in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS);
					 and
4. Current certification in
					 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
5. A minimum of five years of employment in a
					 pediatric setting caring for medically and/or technologically dependent
					 children or at least three years of experience in one of the following
					 specialty settings: pediatric intensive care, neonatal intensive care,
					 pediatric emergency care, PPEC center or comparable pediatric unit.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 9 - Nursing Services › Rule 15-16-1-2.9.2 - Responsibilities

Current through June 25, 2024
The Director of Nursing Services shall be responsible
						for the day-to-day operations of the PPEC center, to include but not be limited
						to, the development of and implementation of policies and procedures to
						facilitate effective and safe care and treatment modalities, scheduling of
						staff, coordination of employee and contracted specialized services in
						accordance with each child's individualized plan of care, participating in
						pre-admission screening along with other appropriate nursing staff,
						participating on the interdisciplinary team (IDT) in the development of each
						child's plan care, evaluation of all nursing services provided to each child;
						assuring that training and inservices are provided consistent with the
						treatments/care being provided and the identified weaknesses and/or needs of
						the employee.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 2 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES › Subchapter 9 - Nursing Services › Rule 15-16-1-2.9.3 - Registered Nurse Qualifications

Current through June 25, 2024
Each registered nurse employed by the PPEC center shall
						have a current unencumbered Mississippi nursing license, have at least two
						years of pediatric specialty care experience with emphasis on medically and
						technologically dependent children and maintain current certification in
						pediatric CPR, pediatric advance life support (PALS) and basic first aid.
Mississippi Code
						Annotated § 41-125-19