Rule 15-16-1-4.15.4 - Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation The facility shall have comprehensive written procedures concerning client abuse and neglect to include provisions for:
1. Training and maintaining staff awareness of abuse prevention, current definitions of abuse and neglect, reporting requirements and applicable laws;2. Ensuring that procedures for reporting critical incidents involving abuse and neglect are followed;3. Ensuring that the Director completes an investigation report within five (5) working days; 4. Ensuring that the client and/or reporter of the abuse is protected from potential harassment during the investigation; and5. Protecting clients from abuse/neglect and/or injury inflicted by other clients, staff or third parties.15 Miss. Code. R. § 16-1-4.15.4
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-75-13