Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 24 - Mental Health
Part 2 - Operational Standards for Mental Health, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Community Service Providers
Chapter 7 - General Information Related to Certification
Rule 24-2-7.3 - Changes to be Reported to DMH

Universal Citation: MS Code of Rules 24-2-7.3

Current through September 24, 2024

A. Following certification, changes affecting the governing and/or operation of services must be reported in writing to the Division of Certification. Anticipated changes must be reported before they take place. Changes not anticipated must be reported as soon as they occur. Failure to report any changes described in this section may result in loss of certification.

B. Examples of the significant changes that must be reported to DMH before they occur include, but are not limited to:

1. Changes in the governing authority, executive and key leadership;

2. Changes in ownership or sponsorship;

3. Changes in staffing that would affect certification status;

4. Changes in service location (new locations must be approved by DMH prior to service provision);

5. Increase in the capacity above that specified on the DMH certificate;

6. Changes in service scope (such as major components of a service, age ranges and/or the population served, etc.);

7. Major alterations to buildings which house the service location(s);

8. Changes in operating hours; and,

9. Change(s) in the name(s) and/or locations of service(s) certified by DMH.

C. Examples of significant changes that must be reported as soon as they occur include, but are not limited to:

1. Termination of operation (closure) for a period of one (1) day or more due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

2. Termination or resignation of the governing authority member(s), Executive Officer, and/or key leadership.

3. Litigation that may affect service provision.

Section 41-4-7 of the Mississippi Code, 1972, as Amended

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