Mississippi Administrative Code

The above rules pertaining to the practice of radiologist assistants shall become effective upon adoption. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2620-1.14 Miss. Code Ann. § 41-58-7 (1972, as amended). Adopted November 16, 2005. Amended July 20, 2006. Amended November 8, 2007. Amended July 10, …

For the purpose of Part 2620, Chapter 1 only, the following terms have the meanings indicated: A. "A.R.R.T." - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. B. "Full Certification" - Certification obtained by submitting certification issued by the A.R.R.T. C. "Radiologist" - A p…

Applicants for radiologist assistant licensure must be graduates of a radiologist assistant education program accredited by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or graduates of an RPA school holding an RA certification from the A.R.R.T., must have passed the radiolog…

Before any radiologist shall supervise a radiologist assistant, the radiologist must present to the Board's Executive Director a duly executed protocol and obtain written approval to act as a supervising radiologist. The facts and matters to be considered by the Board when approv…

No radiologist shall be authorized to supervise a radiologist assistant unless that radiologist holds an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of Mississippi. The employing radiologist(s) shall exercise supervision and assume full control and responsibility for t…

The radiologist assistant and supervising radiologist shall notify the Board in writing immediately upon the radiologist assistant's termination; radiologist retirement; withdrawal from active practice; or any other change in employment, functions or activities. Failure to notify…

Any radiologist assistant who is licensed or receives a license to practice as a radiologist assistant in this state and thereafter changes his or her practice location or mailing address from what was noted in the application upon which he or she received a license, shall immedi…

Biennially attend and complete at least twenty-four (24) hours of radiological related continuing education courses sponsored or approved by any of the following organizations: A. Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists B. Mississippi Radiological Society C. Mississippi M…

The supervising physician shall be responsible to ensure that any radiologist assistant under his or her supervision does not advertise or otherwise hold himself or herself out in any manner which would tend to mislead the general public or patients. Radiologist assistants shall …

Pursuant to Mississippi Code § 41-58-3, an individual who applies ionizing radiation in a physician's office, radiology clinic or a licensed hospital in Mississippi under the specific direction of a licensed practitioner shall be permitted as a limited x-ray machine operator by t…

A. "Licensed Practitioner" means a person licensed or otherwise authorized by law to practice medicine, osteopathy or podiatry, or a licensed physician assistant. B. "Limited X-Ray Machine Operator" means a person who is issued a permit by the State Board of Medical Licensure to …

Limited x-ray machine operators may not perform fluoroscopy, both stationary and mobile (C-arm); contrast studies; computed tomography; nuclear medicine; radiation therapy studies; and mammography. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2621-1.3 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-25-19 (1972, as amended).…

Each limited x-ray-machine operator who is employed to apply ionizing radiation in the state of Mississippi shall: A. Submit a completed information form which has been supplied by the Board, completed in every detail. B. Submit proof of completion of twelve hours of Board-approv…

Each limited x-ray machine operator permit will expire June 30 two years after the date the permit is issued. During the two year period in which the limited x-ray machine operator holds a current permit, additional continuing educational hours must be obtained for renewal. In or…

The following rules pertain to licensed practitioners performing traditional or modern methods or techniques of acupuncture, as permitted by the Mississippi Acupuncture Act. Prior to treating patients utilizing acupuncture, practitioners must conform to all requirements set forth…

Any acupuncturist who falsely attests to completion of the required continuing education, or who fails to obtain the required continuing education may be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to Mississippi Code Sections 73-71-33 and 73-71-35, and may not be allowed to renew th…

The license of every person licensed to practice as an acupuncturist in the state of Mississippi shall be renewed annually. On or before May 1 of every year, the Board shall notify every acupuncturist who is currently licensed of the forthcoming annual renewal of license. The not…

All license holders shall comply with the Code of Ethics adopted by the NCCAOM except to the extent that they conflict with the laws of the State of Mississippi or the rules of the Board. If the NCCAOM Code of Ethics conflicts with state law or rules, the state law or rules gover…

A. Hearing Procedure an Appeals No individual shall be denied a license or have a license suspended, revoked or restriction placed thereon, unless the individual licensed as an acupuncturist has been given notice and opportunity to be heard. For the purpose of notice, disciplinar…

Any individual licensed to practice as an acupuncturist, shall be subject to restriction, suspension, or revocation in the case of disability by reason of one or more of the following: A. mental illness, or B. physical illness, including but not limited to deterioration through t…

A licensee shall use the title "Acupuncturist" or "Licensed Acupuncturist," "Lic. Ac.," or "L.Ac.," immediately following his/her name on any advertising or other materials visible to the public which pertain to the licensee's practice of acupuncture. Only persons licensed as an …

Acupuncturists shall not authorize or use false, misleading, or deceptive advertising, and, in addition, shall not engage in any of the following: A. Hold themselves out as a physician or surgeon or any combination or derivative of those terms unless also licensed by the Board of…

Acupuncturists should be mindful of appropriate boundaries in the sale of goods with patients, should avoid coercion in the sale of goods in their offices, and should not engage in exclusive distributorship and/or personal branding. Acupuncturists should make available disclosure…

The above rules pertaining to the practice of acupuncturists shall become effective October 17, 2009. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2625-1.18 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-71-13 (1972, as amended). Adopted January 20, 2000; amended October 17, 2009; and amended March 24, 2011. Amended July 10, …

For the purpose of Part 2625, Chapter 1 only, the following terms have the meanings indicated: A. Board means the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure. B. Council means the Mississippi Council of Advisors in Acupuncture. C. NCCAOM means the National Certification Commissi…

Acupuncture may be performed in the state of Mississippi by a physician licensed to practice medicine and adequately trained in the art and science of acupuncture. Adequately trained will be defined as a minimum of 200 hours of AMA or AOA approved Category I continuing medical ed…

Applicants for acupuncture licensure must meet the following requirements: A. Satisfy the Board that he or she is at least twenty-one (21) years of age and of good moral character. B. Satisfy the Board that he or she is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States of Amer…

The acupuncturist shall obtain informed consent from the patient after advising them of potential risks and benefits of acupuncture treatment plan. The acupuncturist shall obtain a detailed medical history that would identify contraindications to acupuncture such as a bleeding di…

A licensed acupuncturist shall maintain a complete and accurate record of each patient. The record shall be sufficient to demonstrate a valid acupuncturist-patient relationship: A. verify that the person requesting the medical treatment is in fact who they claim to be; B. conduct…

Before treating a patient, the acupuncturist shall advise the patient that acupuncture is not a substitute for conventional medical diagnosis and treatment and shall obtain the informed consent of the patient. On initially meeting a patient in person, the acupuncturist shall prov…

Any acupuncturist who is licensed to practice in this state and changes their practice location or mailing address shall immediately notify the Board in writing of the change. Failure to notify within thirty (30) days could result in disciplinary action. The Board routinely sends…

A. Every acupuncturist must earn or receive not less than thirty (30) hours of acupuncture related continuing education courses as precedent to renewing their license for the next fiscal year. This thirty (30) hours is per two-year cycle. Excess hours may not be carried over to a…

These rules apply to all individuals licensed to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine in the state of Mississippi. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2630-1.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-43-11 (1972, as amended). Amended 6/4/2016 Amended 8/19/2018

Physicians who work within a federal facility that operates under federal law or mandate, and which has established APRNs to be independent providers, are not required to collaborate as described within these rules. As such, physicians in these facilities are not required or othe…

For the purposes of Part 2630, Chapter 1 only, the following terms have the meanings indicated: A. "Physician" means any person licensed to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine in the state of Mississippi who holds an unrestricted license, whose practice or prescriptive auth…

Physicians who wish to collaborate must add the APRN to their file via the Medical Enforcement and Licensure System (MELS) Online Licensure Gateway, or its successor, prior to the commencement of patient care under the agreed protocol, and must submit all required information reg…

Physicians who plan to collaborate with APRNs in locations beyond seventy-five (75) miles from the physician, known as Extended Mileage Collaboration, must submit the protocol for approval prior to the commencement of patient care under the protocol. Primary Care Extended Mileage…

Primary care physicians, as defined in Rule 1.2, shall have no mileage restrictions placed on the collaborative agreement between the physician and the nurse practitioner if the following conditions are met: 1. The collaborative agreement is between a primary care physician and a…

Physicians with collaborative relationships with an APRN must ensure backup physician coverage when the primary collaborative physician is unavailable, which includes being outside the approved distance for Extended Mileage. The backup physician must be a signatory to the protoco…

Physicians who collaborate with APRNs, who choose to charge or bill the APRNs for the physician's time related to collaboration, should negotiate at rates considering fair market value. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2630-1.7 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-43-11 (1972, as amended). Adopted 8/19/2…

Each collaborative relationship shall include and implement a formal quality improvement (QI) program which shall be maintained on site and shall be available for inspection by representatives of the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure. The quality assurance/quality impr…

Any violation of the rules as enumerated above shall constitute unprofessional conduct in violation of Miss. Code Ann., § 73-25-29(8). Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2630-1.9 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-43-11 (1972, as amended). Adopted 8/27/2021

To optimize the favorable professional working relationship that already exists between the state of Mississippi's physician and pharmacist communities, the following is directed. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2630-2.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-43-11 (1972, as amended).

These rules apply to all individuals licensed to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine in the state of Mississippi. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2630-2.2 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-43-11 (1972, as amended).

For the purpose of Part 2630, Chapter 2 only, the following terms have the meanings indicated: A. "Physician" means any person licensed to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine in the state of Mississippi. B. "Supervising Physician" means a physician who, pursuant to a duly e…

A. Before any physician shall execute a protocol to supervise a pharmacist in the care or consultation with a patient, or initiation and/or modification of prescription drug therapy, and/or ordering lab work, the supervising physician must jointly execute a written guideline or p…

No physician shall be authorized to supervise a pharmacist unless that physician holds an unrestricted license to practice in the state of Mississippi. Likewise, no physician shall be authorized to supervise a pharmacist unless that pharmacist holds an unrestricted license to pra…