Abuse of any individual served by a staff member is considered a serious offense. Abuse includes any type of physical abuse (including corporal punishment) and/or any psychological abuse (including humiliating, degrading, or exploiting). The party involved is subject to dismissal. In addition, any employee who has knowledge of such abuse and fails to report the abuse is subject to disciplinary action. Any client who abuses another is subject to immediate dismissal or other disciplinary action dependent upon the circumstances.
32 Miss. Code. R. 24-11.03