Proposed Regulations

Section 41-59-5 (5), Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, establishes Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) as lead agency in statewide Trauma System development and implementation. Funding for the system is provided annually through various funding streams and distribution of funds is prescribed by Trauma System Rules and Regulations. These changes are required to facilitate increased reimbursement from the current 70% of Medicare allowable rates up to 100% of Medicare allowable rates for EMS ground ambulances as approved in Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 20-0016.

This is an amendment to incorporate the Military Family Freedom Act into the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy Regulations

This is an amendment to incorporate the Military Family Freedom Act into the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy Regulations

Pursuant to the Mississippi ICU Infrastructure Act, MSDH hereby creates the “ICU Infrastructure Program,” which is designed to provide funds to hospitals to increase treatment capacity related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including adding intensive care units, isolation rooms or negative pressure rooms, and related construction and facilitation costs, but not to include any administrative expenses or costs or any staffing expenses or costs.

Amending rules regarding Physician Assistant practice to match changes being made in Nurse Practitioner collaboration regulations. Rule 1.2 is being amended to broaden the scope of a requirement.

Amending rules regarding Physician Assistant practice to match changes being made in Nurse Practitioner collaboration regulations. Rule 1.7 is being amended to clarify a requirement.

Amendment of existing rules regarding temporary licensure issuance. Adding the ability for the Board to approve certain practice sites affiliated with ACGME, AOA or APMA approved postgraduate programs, but which aren’t specifically approved by those entities.

The Office of Rural Health &amp Primary Care would like to amend the National Interest Waiver Guidelines regulations to include a fee of $1,200 for reviewing NIW application and requesting a NIW support letters.

: The Office of Rural Health &amp Primary Care would like to amend the National Interest Waiver Guidelines regulations to include a fee of $1,200 for reviewing NIW application and requesting a NIW support letters.

Amendment of existing rules regarding temporary licensure issuance. Adding the ability for the Board to approve certain practice sites affiliated with ACGME, AOA or APMA approved postgraduate programs, but which aren’t specifically approved by those entities.

Amending rules regarding Physician Assistant practice to match changes being made in Nurse Practitioner collaboration regulations. Rule 1.7 is being amended to clarify a requirement.

Amending rules regarding Physician Assistant practice to match changes being made in Nurse Practitioner collaboration regulations. Rule 1.2 is being amended to broaden the scope of a requirement.

The Mississippi Board of Nursing seeks to repeal Part 2815: Continuing Education. This will remove the continuing education requirements for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and registered nurses (RNs) in Mississippi. The Board seeks to include amended continuing education requirements for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in Part 2840: Advanced Practice.

The Mississippi Board of Nursing seeks to repeal Part 2815: Continuing Education. This will remove the continuing education requirements for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and registered nurses (RNs) in Mississippi. The Board seeks to include amended continuing education requirements for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in Part 2840: Advanced Practice.

Pursuant to the special called meeting of the Mississippi Board of Nursing Board of Directors on April 29th, 2020 , the Board voted to continue to fulfill its legislative mandate to protect the public and conduct informal and formal disciplinary proceedings virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board adopts the temporary rule herein, pursuant to authority granted in Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-3.108 (1972, as amended) and Miss. Exec. Order 1471 (Apr. 10, 2020), in an effort to ensure public safety and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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; removal from nursing practice and entry into treatment; and for monitoring of compliance upon re-entry into nursing practice.

The Mississippi Board of Nursing seeks to identify potential disqualifying crimes for licensure and implement a Board process for responding to petitions for pre-licensure determination, as prescribed by the Fresh Start Act of 2019 (Miss. Code Ann. Section § 73-77-7 (5) ).

The Mississippi Board of Nursing seeks to identify potential disqualifying crimes for licensure and implement a Board process for responding to petitions for pre-licensure determination, as prescribed by the Fresh Start Act of 2019 (Miss. Code Ann. Section § 73-77-7 (5) ).

This is a new regulation regarding the permitting and operation of a telepharmacy facility.

This is an amendment to require the PIC to be physically at the facility for 50% of the hours of operation or 20 hours per week whichever is less and to render a permit inactive if a new PIC is not submitted within 15 days of previous PIC leaving.

This is an amendment to change the number of required continuing education hours addressing opioid abuse.

This is a new regulation regarding the permitting and operation of a telepharmacy facility.

This is an amendment to change the number of required continuing education hours addressing opioid abuse.

This is an amendment to require the PIC to be physically at the facility for 50% of the hours of operation or 20 hours per week whichever is less and to render a permit inactive if a new PIC is not submitted within 15 days of previous PIC leaving.

Appendix K was developed to provide standardized guidelines to child care centers across the state during COVID-19. It will help to ensure providers promote the health and safety of children and staff in our child care facilities. (Withdrawal of system number 24999)

Appendix K was developed to provide standardized guidelines to child care centers across the state during COVID-19. It will help to ensure providers promote the health and safety of children and staff in our child care facilities.

Appendix K was developed to provide standardized guidelines to child care centers across the state during COVID-19. It will help to ensure providers promote the health and safety of children and staff in our child care facilities.

Appendix K was developed to provide standardized guidelines to child care centers across the state during COVID-19. It will help to ensure providers promote the health and safety of children and staff in our child care facilities. (Withdrawal of System Number 24987)

The Office of Health Policy and Planning is proposing a new rule. This new rule outlines the authority, process and guidelines for National Interest Waiver requests for Mississippi.

The Office of Health Policy and Planning is proposing a new rule. This new rule outlines the authority, guidelines and procedure of MQHC Grant Program.

The Office of Health Policy and Planning is proposing a new rule. This new rule outlines the authority, guidelines and process for developing and updating the MS Rural Health Plan.

The Office of Health Policy and Planning is proposing a new rule. This new rule outlines the authority, process and guidelines for J-1 Visa waiver requests for Mississippi.

The Office of Health Policy and Planning is proposing a new rule. This new rule outlines the authority, process and guidelines for “ARC” J-1 Visa waiver requests for Mississippi.

The Office of Health Policy and Planning is proposing a new rule. This new rule outlines the authority, process and guidelines for J-1 Visa waiver requests for Mississippi.

The Office of Health Policy and Planning is proposing a new rule. This new rule outlines the authority, process and guidelines for “ARC” J-1 Visa waiver requests for Mississippi.

The Office of Health Policy and Planning is proposing a new rule. This new rule outlines the authority, guidelines and procedure of MQHC Grant Program.

The Office of Health Policy and Planning is proposing a new rule. This new rule outlines the authority, process and guidelines for National Interest Waiver requests for Mississippi.

The Office of Health Policy and Planning is proposing a new rule. This new rule outlines the authority, guidelines and process for developing and updating the MS Rural Health Plan.

Amendment 1 to the FFY-2020 Intended Use Plan is an extension of the Drinking Water Systems Improvements Revolving Loan Fund (DWSIRLF) Program’s loan application deadline to June 1, 2020 in response to the outbreak of COVID-19 in the State of Mississippi. This extension will allow loan applicants that submitted applications after the May 1st deadline due to delays caused by the pandemic to maintain their priority funding obligations.

Amendment 1 to the FFY-2020 Intended Use Plan is an extension of the Drinking Water Systems Improvements Revolving Loan Fund (DWSIRLF) Program’s loan application deadline to June 1, 2020 in response to the outbreak of COVID-19 in the State of Mississippi. This extension will allow loan applicants that submitted applications after the May 1st deadline due to delays caused by the pandemic to maintain their priority funding obligations.

Temporary rule change to establish certain practice standard changes for physicians practicing as a Hospice Medical Director.

This is an amendment to bring the regulation into compliance with federal law.

This is a new administrative rule to comply with the Fresh Start Act of 2019.

This is an amendment to bring the regulation into compliance with federal law.

Pursuant to the special called meeting of the Mississippi Board of Nursing Board of Directors on April 29th, 2020 , the Board voted to continue to fulfill its legislative mandate to protect the public and conduct informal and formal disciplinary proceedings virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board adopts the temporary rule herein, pursuant to authority granted in Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-3.108 (1972, as amended) and Miss. Exec. Order 1471 (Apr. 10, 2020), in an effort to ensure public safety and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

This filing is to update the Mississippi State Health Plan for FY 2020. Updates include substantive changes to Chapter 5 and formatting changes.

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; removal from nursing practice and entry into treatment; and for monitoring of compliance upon re-entry into nursing practice.

Add Coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 (CO-VID 19) to the list or reportable diseases