15 Miss. Code R. § 16-1-51.3.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Rule 15-16-1-51.3.3 - Name of Institution

Every institution for the aged or infirm shall be designated by a permanent and distinctive name which shall be used in applying for a license and shall not be changed without first notifying the licensing agency in writing and receiving written approval of the change from the licensing agency. Such notice shall specify the name to be discontinued as well as the new name proposed. The words "hospital", "sanatarium", "sanatorium", "clinic", or any other word which would reflect a different type of institution shall not appear in the title of an institution for the aged or infirm. In addition to these words, the word "nursing" shall not appear in the title of a Personal Care Home. Only the official name by which the institution is licensed shall be used in telephone listing, on stationery, in advertising, etc. Two or more facilities shall not be licensed under similar names in the same vicinity.

15 Miss. Code. R. § 16-1-51.3.3

Miss. Code Ann. § 43-11-13