Rule 15-16-1-50.2.1 - Staffing In addition to the staffing requirements as set forth for licensed facilities, the following staffing requirements shall apply to A/D Units:
1. Minimum requirements for nursing staff shall be based on the ratio of three (3.0) hours of nursing care per resident per twenty-four (24) hours Licensed nursing staff and nursing aides can be included in the ratio. Staffing requirements are based upon resident census.2. A Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse shall be present on all shifts.3. If the designated A/D Unit is not freestanding, licensed nursing staff may be shared with the rest of the facility for the purpose of meeting the minimum staffing requirements.4. Only staff trained as specified in Rule 50.2.2 and Rule 50.2.3 below shall be assigned to the A/D Unit.5. A minimum of two (2) staff members shall be on the A/D Unit at all times.15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-50.2.1
Miss. Code Ann. § 43-11-13