Rule 24-2-1.4 - Jurisdictional Scope and LimitationsA. These rules and requirements are limited to the issuance of provider certification through DMH.B. Actions of the Division of Certification, the Certification Review Committee (CRC), DMH, and the Mississippi State Board of Mental Health should in no way be construed as a recommendation for or against personnel action.C. It is not the intent of DMH to monitor providers which do not hold DMH provider certification. No provisions in these rules and requirements should be construed as overlapping or interfering with the jurisdiction of other provider certification, accreditation, or licensure entities.D. Holding a DMH provider certification does not exempt a provider from any other certification/accreditation/licensing entity requirements or any applicable federal, state, or local laws.E. DMH is responsible for the final interpretation of all matters pertaining to DMH provider certification including, but not limited to, all provisions contained within the DMH Operational Standards. This interpretation will be considered binding on all interested parties, provider certification applicants, and DMH-certified providers, unless otherwise preempted by the Mississippi State Board of Mental Health or applicable federal and/or state laws.F. DMH may develop supplementary policies, procedures, and/or provider bulletins to work in concert with this document.G. Any provisions or situations not expressly covered in this document will be handled on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of DMH, the Division of Certification, the CRC, the DMH Executive Director, and/or the Mississippi State Board of Mental Health.H. DMH provider certification does not guarantee any funding from DMH. Conversely, DMH-certified providers which receive funds from DMH must maintain compliance with the applicable rules and requirements in the DMH Operational Standards, as well as applicable federal and state laws, DMH grant guidelines stipulations, and applicable DMH policies and procedures.I. DMH provider certification does not guarantee any third-party payer source. Moreover, DMH does not engage in third-party payer activities on behalf of DMH-certified providers/interested providers and/or the public. Third-party payer source inquiries should be directed to the applicable payer source.