15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-49.18.5

Current through December 10, 2024

Rule 15-16-1-49.18.5 - Administrator Mentoring

Administrators for ICFs-IID shall be scheduled to spend two (2) concurrent days with the licensing agency or its designee for the purpose of training and mentoring. Placement of an administrator with the licensing agency may include, but not be limited to, assignments within the licensing agency's central offices or placement with a survey team. Any costs associated with placements for the purposes of this section shall be borne by the licensed ICF-IID at which the administrator is employed. The administrator shall keep confidential and not disclose to any other persons any identifying information about any person or entity that he/she learned while observing operations as required by this section, except as otherwise mandated by law.

1. This section shall apply to administrators who:

a. received their license from the Mississippi Board of Nursing Home Administrators on or after January 1, 2002; and

b. have been employed by a licensed ICF-IID for less than six (6) months, during which time the placement must be completed

2. This section shall not apply to administrators who:

a. received a license from the Mississippi Board of Nursing Home Administrators on or prior to December 31, 2001; or

b. who were previously employed by the licensing agency in a surveyor capacity.

3. Failure to successfully complete the placement required under this section shall disqualify the administrator from serving in such capacity for a licensed ICF-IID until a placement is completed.

15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-49.18.5

Miss. Code Ann. § 43-11-13