15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-42.9.7

Current through October 31, 2024
Rule 15-16-1-42.9.7 - Professional Staff

Each facility shall have at all times a designated medical director who shall be a physician and who shall be responsible for the direction and coordination of all medical aspects of facility programs. Each members of the medical staff shall have like privileges in at least one local hospital. In the case of an abortion facility, the facility must comply with all state and federal laws and regulations, including , but not limited to, provisions of MS. Code Ann. § 41-75-1. There shall be a minimum of one licensed registered nurse per six patients (at any one time) at the clinic when patients are present, excluding the director of nursing. All facility personnel, medical and others, shall be licensed to perform the services they render when such services require licensure under the laws of the State of Mississippi. Anesthetic agents shall be administered by an anesthesiologist, a physician, or a certified registered nurse anesthetist under the supervision of a board-qualified or certified anesthesiologist or operating physician, who is actually on the premises. After the administration of an anesthetic, patients shall be constantly attended by an M.D., D.O., R.N., or a L.P.N. supervised directly by an R.N., until reacted and able to summon aid. All employees of the facility providing direct patient care shall be trained in emergency resuscitation at least annually. [Section 41-75-1(f)].

15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-42.9.7

Miss. Code Ann. § 41-75-13