15 Miss. Code R. § 16-1-51.5.1

Current through June 25, 2024

Rule 15-16-1-51.5.1 - Denial or Revocation of License

: Hearings 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. Willful or repeated violations by the licensee of any of the provisions of Sections 43-11-1 et seq., of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, and/or the rules, regulations, and minimum standards established by the Department of Health;

3. Addiction to narcotic drug(s) by the licensee or other employees or personnel of the home;

4. Excessive use of alcoholic beverages by the licensee or other personnel of the home to the extent which threatens the well-being or safety of the patient or resident;

5. Conviction of the licensee of a felony;

6. Publicly misrepresenting the home and/or its services;

7. Permitting, aiding, abetting the commission of any unlawful act;

8. Conduct or practices detrimental to the health or safety of patients or residents and employees of said institutions 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 patient or resident or indifference to their needs which are essential to their general well-being and health;

b. Misappropriation of the money or property of a patient or resident;

c. Failure to provide food adequate for the needs of the patient or resident;

d. Inadequate staff to provide safe care and supervision of patient or resident;

e. Failure to call a physician when required by patient's or resident's condition;

f. Failure to notify next of kin when patient's or resident's conditions becomes critical; and

g. Admission of a patient or resident whose condition demands care beyond the level or care provided by the home as determined by its classification.

9. The execution of any contract for care exceeding one year without written approval of licensing agency.

15 Miss. Code. R. § 16-1-51.5.1

Miss. Code Ann. § 43-11-13