Mississippi State Register

Revision of the pain management medical practice rules. Removing the issuance of a certificate for pain management practices.

Revision of the bariatric practice requirements. Removing the issuance of certificates in favor of a digital process.

Rule: Chapter 1, Subchapter 1. Authority, Rule 1.1.2 Legal Requirement

Rule: Chapter 1, Subchapter 1. Authority, Rule 1.1.2 Legal Requirement

The MS Board of Nursing identifies Monitored Practice Hours as overly-restrictive of the APRN’s practice.

Creation of new chapter setting forth rules for nurse practitioners regarding certification of certain medical conditions for which qualifying patients may obtain cannabis, and for related purposes.

Temporary Rule Part 2826 establishes the framework and processes for implementation of a confidential and non-disciplinary program for eligible nurse applicants designed to promote early identification of substance use/abuse or mental health condition; removal from nursing practice and entry into treatment; and for monitoring of compliance upon re-entry into nursing practice.

Creation of new chapter setting forth rules for nurse practitioners regarding certification of certain medical conditions for which qualifying patients may obtain cannabis, and for related purposes.

For hospitals to require criminal background checks every two years for each employee.

For hospitals to require criminal background checks every two years for each employee.

to provide the framework and regulation of EMS tiered response.

to provide the framework and regulation of EMS tiered response.

As part of the annual standard’s revision and development process, the Board of Nursing and representatives from Mississippi’s 15 community colleges practical nursing programs updated the PN Accreditation Standards and guidelines. The standards are on current best practices and validated by Practical Nursing faculty, deans, chairpersons, and directors.

This an amendment to the FFY-2022 Intended Use Plan which shows proposed projects to be funded and the terms of the assistance for the Drinking Water Systems Improvements Revolving Loan Fund; information is based on the anticipated funding from EPA 2022 State Revolving Fund Appropriation.

This an amendment to the FFY-2022 Intended Use Plan which shows proposed projects to be funded and the terms of the assistance for the Drinking Water Systems Improvements Revolving Loan Fund; information is based on the anticipated funding from EPA 2022 State Revolving Fund Appropriation.

This is a new regulation that allows pharmacy services that were not previously allowed.

This is an amendment to remove definitions that are outdated and are no longer in the regulations and to add new definitions to clarify the regulations.

To add new rule, amend rules, and repeal rules to reflect best practices recommended by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Louisiana Mississippi Hospice Palliative Care Organization, and National Fire Protection Association.

As part of the annual standard’s revision and development process, the Board of Nursing and representatives from Mississippi’s 15 community colleges practical nursing programs updated the PN Accreditation Standards and guidelines. The standards are on current best practices and validated by Practical Nursing faculty, deans, chairpersons, and directors.

This a request to withdraw the filing of a proposed new regulation that would have allowed a pharmacy to utilize another pharmacy to perform certain pharmacy services, which was not previously allowed

This is an amendment to remove definitions that are outdated and are no longer in the regulations and to add new definitions to clarify the regulations.

This is a new regulation that allows pharmacy services that were not previously allowed. Specific legal authority authorizing the promulgation of rule: 73-21-81

Chapters 2 and 6 were updated to remove and/or replace old rule numbers and references, remove redundancies, and modify formatting for consistency. Some changes were made to comport with statutory language and actual practice.

Chapters 1 – 6 were updated to remove and/or replace old rule numbers and references, remove redundancies, and modify formatting for consistency. Some changes were made to comport with statutory language and actual practice.

The entire document was updated to remove and/or replace old rule numbers and references, remove redundancies, and modify formatting for consistency. Some changes were made to comport with statutory language and actual practice.

New rules and regulations developed to ensure the availability of and safe access to medical cannabis for qualified persons with debilitating conditions.

New rules and regulations developed to ensure the availability of and safe access to medical cannabis for qualified persons with debilitating conditions.

New rules and regulations developed to ensure the availability of and safe access to medical cannabis for qualified persons with debilitating conditions.

New rules and regulations developed to ensure the availability of and safe access to medical cannabis for qualified persons with debilitating conditions.

New Regulations to establish the Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program. Specific legal authority authorizing the promulgation of rule: House Bill 365, 2022 Regular Legislative Session

New rules and regulations developed to ensure the availability of and safe access to medical cannabis for qualified persons with debilitating conditions.

New rules and regulations developed to ensure the availability of and safe access to medical cannabis for qualified persons with debilitating conditions.

New rules and regulations developed to ensure the availability of and safe access to medical cannabis for qualified persons with debilitating conditions.

The Office of Health Policy and Planning is proposing new regulations. This new rule outlines the authority, process, and guidelines for the Mississippi Rural Hospital Loan Program.

New rules and regulations developed to ensure the availability of and safe access to medical cannabis for qualified persons with debilitating conditions.

New rules and regulations developed to ensure the availability of and safe access to medical cannabis for qualified persons with debilitating conditions.

New rules and regulations developed to ensure the availability of and safe access to medical cannabis for qualified persons with debilitating conditions.

New regulations to effect new American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant Program

New regulations to effect new American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant Program

To provide for the framework and regulation of the non-transport EMS and non-emergency medical transport programs authorized by the Mississippi Legislature and signed by the governor in HB 821 and SB 2739.

To provide for the framework and regulation of the non-transport EMS and non-emergency medical transport programs authorized by the Mississippi Legislature and signed by the governor in HB 821 and SB 2739.

New Regulations to establish the COVID-19 Mississippi Local Provider Innovation Grant Program.

The Office of Health Policy and Planning is proposing new regulations. This new rule outlines the authority, process, and guidelines for the COVID-19 Mississippi Local Provider Innovation Grant Program.

Amend regulations to reflect name of new system as Mississippi Healthcare Data Registry System, update reporting requirements and procedures.

To add new rule, amend rules, and repeal rules to reflect best practices recommended by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Louisiana Mississippi Hospice Palliative Care Organization, and National Fire Protection Association.

To add new rule, amend rules, and repeal rules to reflect best practices recommended by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Louisiana Mississippi Hospice Palliative Care Organization, and National Fire Protection Association.

Amend regulations to reflect name of new system as Mississippi Healthcare Data Registry System, update reporting requirements and procedures.