Rule 15-16-1-43.2.4 - Definitions:A list of selected terms often used in connection with these rules, regulations, and standards follows.
1.Administrator. The term "administrator" shall mean a person who is delegated the responsibility for the implementation and proper application of policies and programs established by the governing authority of the facility and is delegated responsibility for the establishment of safe and effective administrative management, control, and operation of the services provided.2.Birthing Center. A "Birthing Center" shall mean a publicly or privately owned facility, place or institution constructed, renovated, leased, or otherwise established where non-emergency births are planned to occur away from the mother's usual residence following a documented period of prenatal care for a normal uncomplicated pregnancy which has been determined to be a low risk through a formal risk scoring examination. A licensed physician, or certified nurse midwife and a registered nurse shall provide care in a birthing center. Services provided in a birthing center shall be limited in the following manner:15 Miss. Code. R. § 16-1-43.2.4
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-77-1 and § 41-77-11