15 Miss. Code R. § 16-1-54.3.1
Abuse. Shall mean the willful infliction of physical pain, intimidation, injury or mental anguish on a long-term care resident, or the willful deprivation of goods or services which are necessary to attain or maintain the physical, mental, and/or psychosocial health of a long-term care resident. This presumes that instances of abuse of all residents, even those in a coma, cause physical harm, or pain or mental anguish. "Abuse" shall not mean conduct which is a part of the treatment and care of, and in furtherance of the health and safety of a patient or resident. However, it shall include, but not be limited to, exploitation, involuntary seclusion, physical abuse, psychological abuse, psychosocial well-being, sexual abuse and/or verbal abuse.
15 Miss. Code. R. § 16-1-54.3.1