15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-46.3.20

Current through December 10, 2024

Rule 15-16-1-46.3.20 - Home Health Agency

Home Health Agency shall mean a public or privately owned agency or organization or a subdivision of such an agency or organization, properly authorized to conduct business in Mississippi, which is primarily engaged in providing to individuals, at the written direction of a licensed physician, podiatrist, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists in the individual's place of resident, skilled nursing services provided by or under the supervision of a registered nurse licensed to practice in Mississippi and one or more of the following part-time intermittent services or items:

1. Physical, occupational, or speech therapy;

2. Medical Social Services;

3. Home Health aide services;

4. Other services as approved by the licensing agency;

5. Medical supplies, other than drugs and biologicals, and the use of medical appliances;

6. Medical services provided by a resident in training at a hospital under a teaching program of such hospital.

7. Drugs and Biologicals as allowed by Mississippi Board of Pharmacy permit for home health. (Refer to Home Health and Hospice Permits - MS Board of Pharmacy.)

15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-46.3.20

Miss. Code Ann. § 41-71-13

Amended 7/1/2022