15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-42.6.1

Current through October 31, 2024
Rule 15-16-1-42.6.1

Each facility shall be under the ultimate responsibility and control of an identifiable governing body, person, or persons. The facility's governing authority shall adopt bylaws, rules and regulations which shall:

1. Specify by name the person to whom responsibility for operation and maintenance of the facility is delegated and methods established by the governing authority for holding such individuals responsible.
2. Provide for at least annual meetings of the governing authority if the governing authority consists of two or more individuals. Minutes shall be maintained of such meetings.
3. Require policies and procedures which includes provisions for administration and use of the facility, compliance, personnel, quality assurance, procurement of outside services and consultations, patient care policies and services offered.
4. Provide for annual reviews and evaluations of the facility's policies, management, and operation.
a. When services such as dietary, laundry, or therapy services are purchased from other the governing authority shall be responsible to assure the supplier(s) meets the same local and state standards the facility would have to meet if it were providing those services itself using its own staff.
b. The governing authority shall provide for the selection and appointment of the medicaid and dental staff and the granting of clinical privileges and shall be responsible for the professional conduct of these persons.

15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-42.6.1

Miss. Code Ann. § 41-75-13