Rule 15-16-1-45.8.1 - Denial or Revocation of LicenseHearing and Review. The licensing agency after notice and opportunity for a hearing to the applicant or licensee is authorized to deny, suspend, or revoke a license in any case in which it finds that there has been a substantial failure to comply with the requirements established under the law and these regulations. Also, the following shall be grounds for denial or revocation of license.
1. Fraud on the part of the licensee in applying for a license.2. A willful or repeated violation by the licensee of any of the provisions of § 43-11-1 et seq., of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, and/or of the rules, regulations, and minimum standards established by the licensing agency.3. Use of alcoholic beverages or narcotic drugs by the licensee or other personnel of the home, to the extent which threatens the well-being or safety of the resident.4. Conviction of the licensee of a felony.5. Publicly misrepresenting the home and/or its services.6. Permitting, aiding, abetting the commission of any unlawful act.7. Conduct or practices detrimental to the health or safety of residents and employees of said facilities provided that this provision shall not be construed to have any reference to healing practices authorized by law. Detrimental practices include but are not necessarily limited to: a. Cruelty to residents or indifference of their needs which are essential to their general well being and health.b. Misappropriation of the money or property of a resident.c. Failure to provide food adequate for the needs of the resident.d. Inadequate staff to provide safe care and supervision of a resident.e. Failure to call a physician or nurse practitioner/physician assistant when required by the resident's condition.f. Failure to notify next of kin when a resident's conditions become critical.g. Admission of a resident whose condition demands care beyond the level of care provided by the facility as determined by its classification.15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-45.8.1
Miss. Code Ann. § 43-11-13