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Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 15 - Mississippi Department of HealthPart 16 - Health FacilitiesSubpart 1 - Health Facilities Licensure and CertificationChapter 48 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOMES RESIDENTIAL LIVING
Subchapter 11 - ADMINISTRATION
Rule 15-16-1-48.11.4 - Other Personnel

15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-48.11.4

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Current through October 31, 2024
Rule 15-16-1-48.11.4 - Other Personnel

All direct care employees shall be a minimum of 18 years of age, and shall have verification that they are not listed on the "Mississippi Nurses Aide Abuse Registry." Personnel shall receive training on a quarterly basis on topics and issues related to the population being served in the licensed facility. Training shall be documented by a narrative of the content and signatures of those attending. Personnel shall be employed and on duty, awake, and fully dressed to provide personal care to the residents. The following staffing ratio shall apply:

1. one (1) resident attendant per fifteen (15) or fewer residents for the hours of 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
2. one (1) resident attendant per twenty-five (25) or fewer residents for the hours of 7:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m.

15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-48.11.4

Miss. Code Ann. § 43-11-13