Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 24 - Mental Health
Part 2 - Operational Standards for Mental Health, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Community Service Providers
Chapter 40 - Respite Care for Children/Youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance
Rule 24-2-40.3 - Information to Parent(s)/Legal Representative(s)
Current through September 24, 2024
At the time of the initial interview, the agency provider of Respite Services must document that the following information has been provided in writing and explained in a manner easily understood to parent(s)/legal representative(s) and children/youth being served, as part of information provided to children/youth, parent(s)/legal representative(s) prior to or upon provision of Respite Services:
A. Employment criteria/credentials of the potential Respite Service provider;
B. Respite Service's policy concerning behavior management (The service must be very specific in its description pertaining to behavior management.);
C. Signed confidentiality statement; and,
D. Service Agreement between the caregiver, the employee providing respite services, and the agency provider clearly stating what each entity agrees to do while services are being provided.
Section 41-4-7 of the Mississippi Code, 1972, as Amended
