As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
"Home health agency" means 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, in the individual's place of residence, 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 services or items:
Physical, occupational or speech therapy;
Medical social services;
Part-time or intermittent services of a home health aide;
Other services as approved by the licensing agency;
Medical supplies, other than drugs and biologicals, and the use of medical appliances; or
Medical services provided by an intern or resident in training at a hospital under a teaching program of such hospital.
"Licensing agency" means the State Department of Health.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 71 - Home Health Agencies
§ 41-71-3. License required to operate home health agency
§ 41-71-5. Application for license; fee
§ 41-71-7. Terms and conditions of license; renewal
§ 41-71-9. Denial, suspension or revocation of license; notice and hearing; procedure; costs
§ 41-71-13. Rules, regulations and standards
§ 41-71-15. Compliance by existing agencies
§ 41-71-17. Inspections and investigations