Rule 15-16-1-46.23.1 - Qualified Supervising NurseEach Home Health Agency shall employ a qualified supervising nurse on a full-time basis. The supervising nurse shall be a registered nurse licensed to practice in Mississippi, who shall be readily available through the agency office to advise the professional and patient care staff. The supervising nurse shall be employed full-time in home health activities. A qualified alternate is designated in writing to serve in his/her absence. The supervising nurse shall:
1. Direct, supervise and coordinate the skilled nursing services and other therapeutic services provided by the agency.2. Be given the authority and responsibility to: a. Develop and revise written patient care objectives policies, and procedure manuals;b. Assist in development of job description;c. Assist in recruitment and selection of personnel;d. Recommend to administrator number of levels of agency staff;e. Plan and conduct orientation and continuing education for agency staff engaged in patient care;f. Evaluate agency staff performance;g. Assist in planning and budgeting for provision of services;h. Assist in establishing agency criteria for admission and discharge of patients.15 Miss. Code. R. § 16-1-46.23.1
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-71-13