Mississippi Administrative Code

MDHS will request students' educational records from the previous school(s) within a reasonable time to ensure appropriate placement of students in the educational programs. Notes 18 Miss. Code. R. 18-4.7 Miss. Code Ann. § 43-27-22 Adopted 1/8/2024 Amended 12/2/2024

It is the policy of the Mississippi Department of Human Services, Division of Youth Services that the school programs respect and monitor the privacy rights of individuals and families by limiting access to confidential educational records to authorized individuals only. Notes 18…

It is the policy of the Mississippi Department of Human Services, Division of Youth Services, in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004, to provide parents the option of an independent evaluation in the event there is disagreement with MDHS/DYS ev…

MDHS shall search all individuals' vehicles and personal property (i.e. purses, backpacks, lunchboxes, lockers, etc.) to promote the safety of students and staff. Searches shall be conducted as often as necessary to ensure the safety and security of Oakley Youth Development Cente…

MDHS will report in writing all incidents pertaining to youth and staff safety and other major events. The incident report will be used to document events that have taken place and to provide the organization with accurate and complete information to make decisions and take appro…

MDHS will establish guidelines to address staff responsibilities for the secure storage, control and perpetual inventory of restraint equipment used by staff to maintain security and control at Oakley Youth Development Center. Staff shall be trained in approved restraint equipmen…

Youth in the custody of Oakley Youth Development Center will be transported on or off campus safely and only under the authorization of the Director of Institutions. Notes 18 Miss. Code. R. 18-5.4 Miss. Code Ann. § 43-27-12 Adopted 1/8/2024 Amended 12/2/2024

Use of physical force is limited to situations where there is a direct, imminent threat to the safety of the student and/or staff and no other alternative is available. To prevent injuries to staff and youth, only the minimal amount of force necessary shall be used to control a y…

Due Process Isolation (DPI) shall be imposed only after a due process hearing and/or investigation has been conducted. The purpose of Due Process Isolation is to change youth behavior and ensure the safety and security of all youth and staff. Due Process Isolation (DPI) shall nev…

All youth shall have a right to file a grievance at any time. To ensure an effective and protective grievance policy: A. Youth who file a grievance shall not be subject to disciplinary sanction or reprisal. Any staff engaged in such conduct in violation of this policy will be sub…

MDHS shall ensure all serious and unusual incidents be objectively and thoroughly investigated to resolve complaints against staff, security breaches, incidents resulting from youth misconduct and other incidents when necessary. Such incidents will be conducted by Investigators f…

MDHS shall ensure that a team of licensed health care personnel be employed to deliver health care or mental health services for the medical, dental, and emotional well-being of youth confined at Oakley Youth Development Center. Notes 18 Miss. Code. R. 18-6.1 United States v. Mis…

The use of youth for medical, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic experimental procedures is prohibited by Oakley Youth Development Center. Notes 18 Miss. Code. R. 18-6.10 Miss. Code Ann. § 43-27-22 Adopted 1/8/2024 Amended 12/2/2024

MDHS shall ensure youth who need health care beyond the resources available at Oakley Youth Development Center, as determined by the responsible Physician, Dentist, Psychiatrist or other health care practitioner licensed pursuant to federal and state law, shall be transported und…

Direct care staff and other personnel shall be trained to respond to health-related situations within a four (4) minute response time. Twenty-four (24) hour emergency medical, dental, and psychiatric services shall be provided that include arrangements for the following: A. On-si…

MDHS shall provide pharmacy services as needed or appropriate to the youth in its custody. These services shall be provided in compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations regarding the procurement, management, and security of all pharmaceuticals and the regulatio…

Oakley Youth Development Center shall address the management of serious infectious and communicable diseases for the safety of staff and youth. In the event of an epidemic or pandemic or declared medical emergency, Oakley Youth Development Center shall have the authority to estab…

MDHS shall have a youth immunization program. The program shall apply to the following vaccines: A. Hepatitis A Vaccine (HAV) B. Hepatitis B Vaccine (HBV) C. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) D. Meningococcal E. Measles/Mumps/Rubella Vaccine (MMR) F. Tetanus Toxoids, Diphtheria and Acel…

A. MDHS facility will maintain a designated clinic with a private examination area so that health care encounters, including medical, dental and mental health interviews, examinations, and procedures can be conducted while respecting the youth's privacy. B. Equipment, supplies, a…

MDHS shall ensure that an intake medical, dental and mental health screening commences upon the youth's arrival at Oakley Youth Development Center by health care personnel. Notes 18 Miss. Code. R. 18-6.3 United States v. Mississippi, Civ. 3:03-cv-1354WSu (S.D. Miss.) Adopted 1/8/…

An intake medical appraisal and examination for each youth shall be completed by a Physician/Practitioner within fourteen (14) days after arrival at Oakley Youth Development Center. Notes 18 Miss. Code. R. 18-6.4 United States v. Mississippi, Civ. 3:03-cv-1354WSu (S.D. Miss.) Ado…

MDHS shall ensure that a structured health record is maintained on each youth admitted to Oakley Youth Development Center and the youth's health status remain confidential in compliance will all applicable privacy policies, including, but not limited to HIPAA and Youth Court Act …

Medical release summaries shall be completed on all youth to maintain the provision of continuity of care including referral to community-based providers when indicated. Notes 18 Miss. Code. R. 18-6.6 United States v. Mississippi, Civ. 3:03-cv-1354WSu (S.D. Miss.) Adopted 1/8/202…

All informed consent standards in the jurisdiction will be observed by MDHS and documented for medical care. Notes 18 Miss. Code. R. 18-6.7 Miss. Code Ann. § 43-27-12 Adopted 1/8/2024 Amended 12/2/2024

Prompt notification will be provided to a youth's parent, guardian, or the custodian in case of serious illness, surgery, major incident resulting in injury that requires medical care and treatment outside the facility or death. This includes cases where the youth was committed t…

MDHS shall provide treatment by health care personnel other than a physician, dentist, psychiatrist, or other independent provider pursuant to written standing orders, medical protocols or direct orders by personnel authorized by law to give such orders. Notes 18 Miss. Code. R. 1…

The State Plan on Aging is hereby submitted for the State of Mississippi for the period October 1, 2010, through September 30, 2014. This Plan includes all assurances and policy to be conducted by the Mississippi Department of Human Services, Division of Aging and Adult Services,…

The Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended (OAA), administered by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging, under the direction of the Assistant Secretary for Aging, requires the Governor of the State of Mississippi to designate a single state a…

Vision The Vision of the Mississippi Department of Human Services Division of Aging and Adult Services is to see "Every older Mississippian living the best life possible." Mission Statement The mission of Division of Aging Adult Services is to "Protect the rights of older Mississ…

Mississippi's service delivery system consists of a varied mix of services and programs geared to meet the needs and priorities of Mississippi's age sixty and older population so that they may remain independent and in their own home as long as possible. OAA, CMS, Social Services…

The Aging network has two Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC) with a third poised to become operational during federal fiscal year 2011. The MDHS DAAS feels that the ADRCs are key to the future of service delivery in the state; therefore much work has been completed to i…

The MDHS DAAS will empower older people in the state to stay healthy and active through the Older Americans Act services and the new prevention benefits under Medicare by educating the public on new Medicare preventive health reform changes. Additionally, MDHS DAAS will continue …

To meet the challenges ahead, the DAAS realizes it must develop partnerships with public and private entities and traditional and non-traditional resources creating new approaches to expand systems for future directions. The DAAS will continue to develop coalitions and build syst…

The overall goal of the 2011 Mississippi Older Adults Needs Assessment and this report is to provide insight into factors that affect Mississippi's ability to meet the added demands of an increasing aging population and to address the requirements of the Older Americans Act of 19…

A. Definition and Purpose Adult Day Care is a place for aged and disabled individuals with serious health problems or impairments to go during the day for recreational activities, personal care supervision, nutrition, limited health care and the opportunity to interact socially w…

Frozen, Bulk, Emergency and Pre-plated Revised 2010 Table of Contents Section A. Definition, Purpose, and Legal Basis 1. Home-Delivered Meals Definition 2. Homebound Definition 3. Purpose 4. Legal Basis B. Eligibility C. Unit of Service 1. Home Delivered Meals 2. Nutrition Educat…

A. Definition and Purpose Homemaker services are supportive services provided in the home by a trained homemaker that involves education and/or provision of home management duties to assist in strengthening family life, promoting self sufficiency and enhancing quality of life. Th…

A. Definition and Purpose Information and Referral/Assistance is a service designed to support consumers and caregivers in assessing their needs, identifying the most appropriate services to meet their needs and linking them with the agency providing the services. Information and…

A. Definition and Purpose Personal care services are services to assist the functionally impaired elderly and disabled with activities of daily living (ADL). The activities of daily living are bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, transferring, ambulation and assistance with medi…

A. Definition and Purpose Respite care is providing temporary relief time for the regular or primary caregiver (spouse, child, relative) of an ill, frail, infirm, functionally impaired older individual or dementia patient who requires constant in-home care. The purpose of respite…

A. Definition and Purpose Senior Center - a focal point in the community where persons, individually or as a group, come together for a broad spectrum of educational and recreational services, programs and activities. A Senior Center is a facility where individuals, 60 years of a…

The State Health Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (SHIP) is designed to help Medicare beneficiaries by providing information and assistance on Medicare health insurance, the Medicare Prescription Drug Program, updates to the Medicaid program, updates to Medicare Supple…

A. Definition and Purpose Transportation the traveling of eligible older individuals to and from community resources for the purpose of obtaining needed services or goods. Transportation is an essential part of the community infrastructure that individuals need to gain access to …

A. Definition and Objective Case Management is the term used to describe the many approaches needed to meet the service needs of individuals who are at risk for institutionalization. Case Management is a central issue in the provision of health and social services to aged and dis…

Bulk, Emergency Pre-plated and Frozen Meals Revised 2010 A. Definition, Purpose, and Legal Basis 1. Definition - At least one hot or other appropriate meal provided to an eligible person in a congregate setting which (Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended (OAA), Section 331(1))…

A. Definition and Purpose Emergency Response - a personal response system installed in a frail, elderly client's residence for use 24 hours in signaling for help at the push of a button. Emergency response is usually a small radio device transmitting a coded signal or message ove…

A. Definition and Purpose Emergency Services - social, financial and supportive assistance to help elderly individuals through a crisis, life-threatening or unexpected emergency situation which demands or requires immediate action or intervention. Emergency Services can be tempor…