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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 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 16 - PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT › Rule 15-16-1-47.16.6 - Laundry

Current through June 25, 2024
Laundry facilities shall be provided unless commercial
						laundries are used.
1. The laundry
					 shall be located in a specifically designated area, and there shall be adequate
					 room and space for sorting, processing and storage of soiled material. Laundry
					 rooms or soiled linen storage areas shall not open directly into a resident's
					 bedroom or food service area. Soiled materials shall not be transported through
					 the food service area. The laundry area shall be kept clean and
					 orderly.
2. If commercial laundry
					 is used, separate satisfactory storage areas shall be provided for clean and
					 soiled linens.
3. Provisions shall
					 be made for proper mechanical ventilation of the laundry.
4. Provisions shall also be made to prevent
					 the recirculation of air through the heating and air-conditioning
					 systems.
5. Adequate and effective
					 lint traps shall be provided for dryers.
6. When laundry chutes are provided, they
					 shall have a minimum diameter of two (2) feet; and they shall be installed with
					 flushing ring, vent, and drain.
7.
					 An automatic sprinkler shall be provided at the top of the laundry chute and in
					 any receiving room for a chute.
8.
					 A self-closing door shall be provided at the bottom of the chute.
9. Laundry equipment shall be of the type to
					 adequately perform the laundry needs of the facility. The equipment shall be
					 installed to comply with all local and state codes.
10. There shall be a separate and designated
					 area for the storage of clean 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 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 16 - PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT › Rule 15-16-1-47.16.7 - Kitchen

Current through June 25, 2024
In facilities with 16 or more residents, commercial
						cooking equipment must comply with NFPA 96, "Standard for Ventilation Control
						and Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations". Licensed existing facilities
						shall be permitted to maintain and utilize existing equipment that is in
						service.
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 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 17 - PHYSICAL PLANT: GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-47.17.1 - Licensed Facility Classification

Current through June 25, 2024
To qualify for a license, the facility shall be planned
						to serve the type of residents to be admitted and shall meet the requirements
						as set forth in these regulations.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 17 - PHYSICAL PLANT: GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-47.17.2 - Location

Current through June 25, 2024
All facilities and licensed facilities shall be located
						so that they are free from undue noise, smoke, dust, or foul odors and shall
						not be located adjacent to disposal plants, railroad tracks,
						etc.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 17 - PHYSICAL PLANT: GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-47.17.3 - Site

Current through June 25, 2024
The proposed site for facility must be approved by the
						licensing agency. Factors to be considered in approving a site shall be
						convenient to medical and hospital services, approved water supply and sewage
						disposal, public transportation, community services, services of an organized
						fire department, and availability to labor supply. Not more than one-third
						(1/3) of a site shall be covered by a building(s) except by special approval of
						the licensing agency. One example whereby approval may be granted is where the
						structure is to be placed in a very desirable location where the grounds are
						limited and very expensive. Where such approval is granted, the structure will
						be required to have a living room, day room, sun room, and recreational areas
						adequate to compensate for lack of required outside area.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 17 - PHYSICAL PLANT: GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-47.17.4 - Local Restrictions

Current through June 25, 2024
The site and structure of all licensed facilities shall
						comply with local building, fire, and zoning ordinances. Proof of compliance
						shall be submitted to the licensing agency.
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 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 17 - PHYSICAL PLANT: GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-47.17.5 - Transportation

Current through June 25, 2024
Licensed facilities shall be located on streets or roads
						which are passable at all times. They should be located convenient to public
						transportation facilities.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 17 - PHYSICAL PLANT: GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-47.17.6 - Communications

Current through June 25, 2024
There shall be not less than one telephone in the
						licensed facility and such additional telephones as are necessary to summon
						help in the event of fire or other emergency. The telephone shall be listed
						under the official licensed name or title of the licensed
						facility.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 17 - PHYSICAL PLANT: GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-47.17.7 - Occupancy

Current through June 25, 2024
No part of the licensed facility may be rented, leased,
						or used for any purpose not related to the operation of the licensed
						facility.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 17 - PHYSICAL PLANT: GENERAL › Rule 15-16-1-47.17.8 - Basement

Current through June 25, 2024
The basement shall be considered as a story if one-half
						(1/2) or more of its clear height is above the average elevation of the ground
						adjoining the building on all sides. No resident shall be housed on any floor
						that is below ground level.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 18 - SUBMISSIONS OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 13, 2005 › Rule 15-16-1-47.18.1 - Minor Alterations and Remodeling

Current through June 25, 2024
Minor alterations and remodeling which do not affect the
						structural integrity of the building, change functional operation, affect fire
						safety, or affect the license bed capacity, do not need to have plans submitted
						for review provided that a detailed explanation of the proposed alteration or
						remodeling is submitted to and approved by the licensing
						agency.
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 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 18 - SUBMISSIONS OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 13, 2005 › Rule 15-16-1-47.18.2 - First Stage Submission-Preliminary Plans

Current through June 25, 2024
First stage or preliminary plans shall include:
1. Plot plan showing size and shape of entire
					 site; location of proposed building and any existing structure(s); adjacent
					 streets, highways, sidewalks, railroads, etc., all properly designated; and
					 size, characteristics, and location of all existing public utilities.
2. Floor plan showing over-all dimensions of
					 building(s); location, size, and purpose of all rooms; location and size of all
					 doors, windows, and other openings with swing of doors properly indicated;
					 dimensions of all corridors and hallways; and location of stairs, elevators,
					 dumbwaiters, vertical shafts, and chimneys.
3. Outline specifications giving kinds and
					 types of materials.
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 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 18 - SUBMISSIONS OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 13, 2005 › Rule 15-16-1-47.18.3 - Final Stage Submission-Working Drawings and Specifications

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Final stage or working drawings and
					 specifications shall include:
a. Architectural
					 drawings
b. Structural
					 drawings
c. Mechanical drawings to
					 include plumbing, heat, and air-conditioning
d. Electrical drawings
e. Detailed specifications
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 18 - SUBMISSIONS OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 13, 2005 › Rule 15-16-1-47.18.4 - Preparation of Plans and Specifications

Current through June 25, 2024
The preparation of drawings and specifications shall be
						executed by or under the immediate supervision of an architect who shall
						supervise construction and furnish a signed statement that construction was
						performed according to plans and specifications approved by the licensing
						agency.
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 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 18 - SUBMISSIONS OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 13, 2005 › Rule 15-16-1-47.18.5 - Contract Modifications

Current through June 25, 2024
Any contract modification which affects or changes the
						function, design, or purpose of a facility shall be submitted to and approved
						by the licensing agency prior to the beginning of work set forth in any
						contract modification.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 18 - SUBMISSIONS OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 13, 2005 › Rule 15-16-1-47.18.6 - Notification of Start of Construction

Current through June 25, 2024
The licensing agency shall be informed in writing at the
						time construction is begun.
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 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 18 - SUBMISSIONS OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 13, 2005 › Rule 15-16-1-47.18.7 - Inspections

Current through June 25, 2024
The licensing agency or its authorized representatives
						shall have access at all times to the work for inspection whenever it is in
						preparation or progress, and the owner shall ascertain that proper facilities
						are made available for such access and inspection.
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 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 18 - SUBMISSIONS OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 13, 2005 › Rule 15-16-1-47.18.8 - Limit of Approval

Current through June 25, 2024
In construction delayed for a period of exceeding six (6)
						months from the time of approval of final working plans and specifications, a
						new evaluation and/or approval shall be obtained from the licensing
						agency.
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 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 18 - SUBMISSIONS OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 13, 2005 › Rule 15-16-1-47.18.9 - Water Supply, Plumbing, Sewerage Disposal

Current through June 25, 2024
The water supply and sewerage disposal shall be approved
						by the local county health department and/or the Division of Sanitary
						Engineering, Mississippi State Department of Health. No system of water supply,
						plumbing, sewerage, garbage, or refuse disposal shall be installed nor any such
						existing system materially altered or extended until complete plans and
						specifications for the installation, alteration, or extension have been so
						approved and submitted to the licensing agency for review and final
						determination.
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 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 19 - GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS › Rule 15-16-1-47.19.1 - Structural Soundness and Repair

Current through June 25, 2024
The building shall be structurally sound, free from leaks
						and excessive moisture, in good repair, and painted at sufficient intervals to
						be reasonably attractive inside and out. Walls and ceilings of hazardous areas
						shall be one (1) hour fire resistance rating.
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 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 19 - GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS › Rule 15-16-1-47.19.2 - Heating and Cooling Systems

Current through June 25, 2024
Adequate heating and cooling systems shall be provided to
						maintain inside temperature between 68 degrees Fahrenheit and 78 degrees
						Fahrenheit depending on the season.
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 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 19 - GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS › Rule 15-16-1-47.19.3 - Lighting

Current through June 25, 2024
Each resident's room shall have artificial light adequate
						for reading and other uses as needed. There should be a minimum brightness of
						ten (10) foot candles of lighting for general use in residents' rooms and a
						minimum brightness of thirty (30) foot candles of lighting for reading
						purposes. All entrances, hallways, stairways, ramps, cellars, attics,
						storerooms, kitchens, laundries, and service units shall have sufficient
						artificial lighting to prevent accidents and promote efficiency of service.
						Night lights shall be provided in all hallways, stairways, toilets, and bathing
						rooms.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 19 - GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS › Rule 15-16-1-47.19.4 - Emergency Lighting

Current through June 25, 2024
At least one functioning, battery-operated emergency
						light shall be provided in each hallway.
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 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 19 - GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS › Rule 15-16-1-47.19.5 - Screens

Current through June 25, 2024
All screen doors and non-stationary windows shall be
						equipped with tight fitting, full length, sixteen (16) mesh screens. Screen
						doors shall swing out and shall be equipped with self-closing
						devices.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 19 - GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS › Rule 15-16-1-47.19.6 - Floors

Current through June 25, 2024
All floors shall be smooth and free from defects such as
						cracks, and shall be finished so that they can be easily
						cleaned.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 19 - GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS › Rule 15-16-1-47.19.7 - Walls and Ceilings

Current through June 25, 2024
All walls and ceilings shall be of sound construction,
						with an acceptable surface, and shall be maintained in good
						repair.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 19 - GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS › Rule 15-16-1-47.19.8 - Ceiling Height

Current through June 25, 2024
All ceilings shall have a height of at least seven (7)
						feet, except that a height of six (6) feet six (6) inches may be approved for
						hallways or toilets and bathing rooms where the lighting fixtures are
						recessed.
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 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 19 - GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS › Rule 15-16-1-47.19.9 - Ramps and Inclines

Current through June 25, 2024
Ramps and inclines, where installed for the use of
						residents, shall not exceed one (1) foot of rise in ten (10) feet of run, shall
						be furnished with a non-slip floor, and shall be provided with handrails on
						both sides.
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 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 19 - GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS › Rule 15-16-1-47.19.10 - Door Swing

Current through June 25, 2024
Exit doors, other than from a living unit, shall swing in
						the director of exit from the structure.
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 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 19 - GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS › Rule 15-16-1-47.19.11 - Floor Levels

Current through June 25, 2024
All differences in floor levels within the building shall
						be accomplished by stairs of not less than three (3) six-inch risers, ramps, or
						inclines, and shall be equipped with handrails on both sides.
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 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 19 - GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS › Rule 15-16-1-47.19.12 - Space Under Stairs

Current through June 25, 2024
Space under stairs shall not be used for storage
						purposes. All walls and doors shall meet the same fire rating as the
						stairwell.
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 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 19 - GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS › Rule 15-16-1-47.19.13 - Interior Finish and Floor Coverings

Current through June 25, 2024
Interior finish and decorative material shall be not less
						than Class B and floor covering shall have a flame spread not to exceed
						75.
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 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 19 - GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS › Rule 15-16-1-47.19.14 - Fire Extinguishers

Current through June 25, 2024
Fire extinguishers of number, type, and capacity
						appropriate to the need shall be provided for each floor and for special fire
						hazard areas such as kitchen, laundry, and mechanical room. All extinguishers
						shall be of a type approved by the licensing agency. A vaporizing liquid
						extinguisher (such as carbon tetrachloride) will not be approved for use inside
						the building.
Extinguishers shall be inspected and serviced
						periodically as recommended by the manufacturer. The date of inspection shall
						be entered on a tag attached to the extinguisher and signed by a reliable
						inspector such as the local fire chief or representative of a fire extinguisher
						servicing company.
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 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 19 - GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS › Rule 15-16-1-47.19.15 - Smoke Detectors

Current through June 25, 2024
Smoke detectors shall be installed in each hallway no
						more than thirty (30) feet apart, in all bedrooms and in all storage
						rooms.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 19 - GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS › Rule 15-16-1-47.19.16 - Trash Chutes

Current through June 25, 2024
Trash chutes are prohibited.
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 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 19 - GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS › Rule 15-16-1-47.19.17 - Housekeeping and Maintenance

Current through June 25, 2024
The interior and exterior of the licensed facility shall
						be maintained in an attractive, safe and sanitary condition.
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 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 19 - GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS › Rule 15-16-1-47.19.18 - Pest Control

Current through June 25, 2024
Pest control inspections and, if necessary, treatments,
						shall be made to control pests, vermin, insects and rodents, at a minimum of
						once every thirty (30) days, by a company that is licensed by the State of
						Mississippi. The licensing agency may, in its discretion, require more frequent
						inspections and treatments. The inspection and treatment reports shall be
						maintained at the licensed facility.
Miss. Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 19 - GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS › Rule 15-16-1-47.19.19 - Water Temperature

Current through June 25, 2024
The temperature of hot water at plumbing fixtures used by
						residents shall not exceed 115 degrees Fahrenheit and no less than 100 degrees
						Fahrenheit.
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 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 19 - GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS › Rule 15-16-1-47.19.20 - Combustion Air

Current through June 25, 2024
Combustion air to all equipment requiring it must come
						from the outside.
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 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 20 - BUILDING REQUIREMENTS › Rule 15-16-1-47.20.1 - Building Protection

Current through June 25, 2024
Facilities licensed after August 13, 2005 shall be
						constructed to have:
1. Building
					 Protection
a. Automatic Sprinklers Required.
					 Facilities licensed after the effective date of these regulations shall be
					 protected throughout by a supervised automatic sprinkler system installed in
					 accordance with the current edition of NFPA 13, Installation of Sprinkler
					 Systems.
b. In facilities licensed
					 for sixteen (16) or fewer residents and where the characteristics of occupancy
					 are comparable with one (1) and two (2) family residential fire potentials, an
					 NFPA 13D-styled sprinkler system may be installed.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 20 - BUILDING REQUIREMENTS › Rule 15-16-1-47.20.2 - Multi-story Building

Current through June 25, 2024
No resident shall be housed in a building three stories
						and above unless the building is equipped with an elevator. The minimum cab
						size of the elevator shall be approximately six (6) feet eight (8) inches by
						five (5) feet and constructed of metal. The width of the shaft door shall be at
						least three (3) feet six (6) inches. The load weight capacity shall not be less
						than 2,500 pounds. The elevator shaft shall be enclosed by construction of not
						less than a two-hour fire resistive rating. Elevators shall not be counted as
						required exits.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 20 - BUILDING REQUIREMENTS › Rule 15-16-1-47.20.3 - Hazardous Areas and Combustible Storage

Current through June 25, 2024
Heating apparatus and boiler and furnace rooms,
						basements, or attics used for the storage of combustible material and
						workrooms, shall be classified as hazardous areas and shall be separated from
						other areas by construction having a fire resistive rating of at least one (1)
						hour.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 20 - BUILDING REQUIREMENTS › Rule 15-16-1-47.20.4 - Stairs

Current through June 25, 2024
Stairs
shall be enclosed with at least
						one-hour fire rated construction.
1.
					 Handrails shall be provided on both sides of the stairs.
2. The width of the stairs shall not be less
					 than forty-four (44) inches.
3. The
					 stairs shall be well lighted at all times.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 20 - BUILDING REQUIREMENTS › Rule 15-16-1-47.20.5 - Exit Doors

Current through June 25, 2024
Exit doors shall meet the following:
1. At least two (2) remotely located exits
					 shall be provided for each occupied story of a facility.
2. Dead end hallways in excess of twenty (20)
					 feet are not allowed.
3. Doors to
					 the exterior shall be not less than thirty-six (36) inches wide and egress
					 shall not be impeded by being locked.
4. Exit doors shall swing in the direction of
					 exit and shall not obstruct the travel along any required exit.
5. Doors leading to stairways shall be not
					 less than thirty-six (36) inches wide.
6. Revolving doors shall not be used as
					 required exits.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 20 - BUILDING REQUIREMENTS › Rule 15-16-1-47.20.6 - Hallways and Passageways

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Hallways and
					 passageways shall be kept unobstructed.
2. Hallways and passageways which lead to the
					 outside from any required stairway shall be enclosed as required for
					 stairways.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 20 - BUILDING REQUIREMENTS › Rule 15-16-1-47.20.7 - Mechanical and Electric Systems

Current through June 25, 2024
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating,
						air-conditioning, and water systems installed shall meet the requirements of
						local codes and ordinances as well as the applicable regulation of the
						licensing agency. Where there are no local codes or ordinances, the following
						codes and recommendations shall govern:
1. National Electrical Code.
2. National Plumbing Code.
3. American Society of Heating,
					 Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc.
4. Recommendations of the American Society of
					 Mechanical Engineers.
5.
					 Recommendations of American Gas Association.
6. National Fire Protection Association. The
					 heating of licensed facilities shall be restricted to steam, hot water, or warm
					 air systems employing central heating plants, or Underwriters Laboratories
					 approved electric heating. The use of portable heaters of any kind is
					 prohibited with the following exceptions:
7. Gas heaters provided they meet all of the
					 following:
a. A circulating type with a
					 recessed enclosed flame so designed that clothing or other inflammable material
					 cannot be ignited.
b. Equipped with
					 a safety pilot light.
c. Properly
					 vented to the outside.
d. Approved
					 by American Gas Association or Underwriters Laboratories.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 21 - EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN (EOP) › Rule 15-16-1-47.21.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The Licensed Entity shall develop and maintain a written
						preparedness plan utilizing the "All Hazards" approach to emergency and
						disaster planning. The plan must include procedures to be followed in the event
						of any act of terrorism or man-made or natural disaster as appropriate for the
						specific geographical location. The final draft of the Emergency Operations
						Plan (EOP), will be reviewed by the Office of Emergency Preparedness and
						Response, Mississippi State Department of Health, or their designates, for
						conformance with the "All Hazards Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan."
						Particular attention shall be given to critical areas of concern which may
						arise during any "all hazards" emergency whether required to evacuate or to
						sustain in place. Additional plan criteria or a specified EOP format may be
						required as deemed necessary by the Office of Emergency Preparedness and
						Response. The six (6) critical areas of consideration are:
1. Communications - Facility status reports
					 shall be submitted in a format and a frequency as required by the Office of
					 EOP.
2. Resources and
					 Assets
3. Safety and
					 Security
4. Staffing
5. Utilities
6. Clinical Activities
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 21 - EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN (EOP) › Rule 15-16-1-47.21.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) must be exercised and
						reviewed annually or as directed by the Office of Emergency Preparedness and
						Response. Written evidence of current approval or review of provider EOPs, by
						the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response, shall accompany all
						applications for facility license renewals.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 47 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES ASSISTED LIVING › Subchapter 22 - FACILITY FIRE PREPAREDNESS › Rule 15-16-1-47.22.1 - Fire Drills

Current through June 25, 2024
Fire drills shall be conducted one (1) per shift per
						quarter. Employees shall participate in a fire drill at least four (4) times
						per year. Written Records. Written records of all drills shall be maintained,
						indicating content of and attendance at each drill. A fire evacuation plan
						shall be posted in each facility in a conspicuous place and kept
						current.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 48 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES RESIDENTIAL LIVING › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL: LEGAL AUTHORITY › Rule 15-16-1-48.1.1 - Adoption of Rules, Regulations, and Minimum Standards

Current through June 25, 2024
By virtue of authority vested in it by the Legislature of
						the State of Mississippi as per Section
						43-11-13
						of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, the Mississippi State Department
						of Health does hereby adopt and promulgate the following Rules, Regulations,
						and Minimum Standards for Personal Care Homes - Residential Living. Upon
						adoption of these Rules, Regulations, and Minimum Standards, all former rules,
						regulations and minimum standards in conflict therewith, previously adopted by
						the licensing agency, are hereby repealed.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 48 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES RESIDENTIAL LIVING › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL: LEGAL AUTHORITY › Rule 15-16-1-48.1.2 - Codes and Ordinances

Current through June 25, 2024
Every licensed facility located inside the boundaries of
						a municipality shall comply with all local municipal codes and ordinances
						applicable thereto. In addition, each licensed facility shall comply with all
						applicable state and federal laws.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 48 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES RESIDENTIAL LIVING › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL: LEGAL AUTHORITY › Rule 15-16-1-48.1.3 - Fire Safety

Current through June 25, 2024
No facility may be licensed until it shows conformance to
						the safety regulations providing minimum standards for prevention and detection
						of fire as well as for protection of life and property against
						fire.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 48 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES RESIDENTIAL LIVING › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL: LEGAL AUTHORITY › Rule 15-16-1-48.1.4 - Duty to Report

Current through June 25, 2024
All fires, explosions, natural disasters as well as
						avoidable deaths, or avoidable, serious, or life-threatening injuries to
						residents resulting from fires, explosions, and natural disasters shall be
						reported by telephone to the Life Safety Code Division of the licensing agency
						by the next working day after the occurrence.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 48 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES RESIDENTIAL LIVING › Subchapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Rule 15-16-1-48.2.1 - Ambulation

Current through June 25, 2024
The terms "ambulation" or "ambulatory" shall mean the
						resident's ability to bear weight, pivot, and safely walk independently or with
						the use of a cane, walker, or other mechanical supportive device (i.e.,
						including, but not limited to, a wheelchair). A resident who requires a
						wheelchair must be capable of transferring to and propelling the wheelchair
						independently or with prompting.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 48 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES RESIDENTIAL LIVING › Subchapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Rule 15-16-1-48.2.2 - Assisted Living

Current through June 25, 2024
The term "assisted living" shall mean the provision of
						personal care and the addition of supplemental services to include, but not be
						limited to, the provision of medical services (i.e., medication procedures and
						medication administration), and emergency response services.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 48 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES RESIDENTIAL LIVING › Subchapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Rule 15-16-1-48.2.3 - Criminal History Record Checks

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Affidavit. For
					 the purpose of fingerprinting and criminal background history checks, the term
					 "affidavit" means the use of Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) Form
					 #210, or a copy thereof, which shall be placed in the individual's personal
					 file.
2. Employee. For the purpose
					 of fingerprinting and criminal background history checks, employee shall mean
					 any individual employed by a licensed entity. The term "employee", also
					 includes any individual who by contract with the facility provides patient care
					 in a patient's, resident's, or client's room or in treatment rooms.
a. The term employee does not include
					 healthcare professional/technical students, as defined in Section
					 37-29-232
					 of the Miss. Code of 1972, performing clinical training in a licensed entity
					 under contracts between their schools and the licensed entity, and does not
					 include students at high schools who observe the treatment and care of patients
					 in a licensed entity as part of the requirements of an allied health course
					 taught in the school if:
i. The student is
					 under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider; and
ii. The student has signed the affidavit that
					 is on file at the student's school stating that he or she has been convicted of
					 or plead guilty or nolo contendere to a felony of possession or sale of drugs,
					 murder, manslaughter, armed robbery, rape, sexual battery, any sexual offenses
					 listed in section
					 45-33-23(g)
					 of the Miss. Code of 1972, child abuse, arson, grand larceny, burglary,
					 gratification of lust, aggravated assault, or felonious abuse and/or battery of
					 a vulnerable adult, or that any such conviction or plea was reversed on appeal
					 or a pardon was granted for the conviction or plea.
iii. Further, applicants and employees of the
					 University of Mississippi Medical Center for whom criminal history record
					 checks and fingerprinting are obtained in accordance with Section
					 37-115-41
					 of the Miss. Code of 1972 are exempt from application of the term employee
					 under Section
					 43-11-13
					 of the Miss. Code of 1972.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 48 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES RESIDENTIAL LIVING › Subchapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Rule 15-16-1-48.2.4 - Facility

Current through June 25, 2024
The term "facility" shall mean any home or institution
						that (1) has sought or is currently seeking designation as a "licensed
						facility" under the terms of these regulations; or (2) is operating a home or
						institution unlawfully which, by its nature and operational intent, is required
						to be a licensed facility under the terms of these
						regulations.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 48 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES RESIDENTIAL LIVING › Subchapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Rule 15-16-1-48.2.5 - Immediate Jeopardy

Current through June 25, 2024
(Serious and Immediate to Health and Safety). A
						situation in which the licensed facility's failure to meet one or more
						regulatory requirements has caused, or is likely to cause, serious injury,
						harm, impairment, or death to a resident.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 48 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES RESIDENTIAL LIVING › Subchapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Rule 15-16-1-48.2.6 - IGRA(s) [Interferon-Gamma Release Assay(s)]

Current through June 25, 2024
A whole blood test used to assist in diagnosing
						Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (TB) infection. The IGRA blood test used must be
						approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Miss.
						Code Ann. §
												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 48 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES RESIDENTIAL LIVING › Subchapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Rule 15-16-1-48.2.7 - Licensing Agency

Current through June 25, 2024
The term "licensing agency" shall mean the Mississippi
						State Department of Health.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-11-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 16 - Health Facilities › Subpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and Certification › Chapter 48 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES RESIDENTIAL LIVING › Subchapter 2 - DEFINITIONS › Rule 15-16-1-48.2.8 - Licensed Facility

Current through June 25, 2024
The term "licensed facility" shall mean any personal care
						home for residential living which has been issued a license for operation by
						the licensing agency.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												43-11-13