Mississippi Adult Day Services Requirements
State-specific requirements, guidelines, and resources for Adult Day Services in Mississippi
Mississippi
Orientation at hire (hours not set in rule)
Training Hours Required
At least 4 in-service sessions a year plus annual training on 13 required topics
Continuing Education
Current first aid and CPR for staff
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Mississippi adult day staff training pathway
Overview
Mississippi's adult day care standards come from the Division of Medicaid for Elderly and Disabled (E\&D) Waiver providers, in Title 23, Part 208 of the Mississippi Administrative Code. All staff and volunteers get orientation at hire and at least four in-service sessions a year. Each employee is trained at hire and every year on 13 required topics, from participant rights to abuse reporting, and staff keep current first aid and CPR.
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Training Requirements
Initial Training Topics
- Purpose and goals of adult day care services
- Facility policies and regulations
- Staff roles and responsibilities
- Participant rights and confidentiality
- Needs of the target population
- Body mechanics, transfers and ADL assistance
- CPR, first aid and infection control
- Fire, safety, disaster and emergency plans
- Nutrition, food safety, choking prevention and safe feeding
- Mandatory abuse and neglect reporting
- Behavioral intervention and accommodations
- Person-centered thinking
- Purpose and requirements of the E\&D Waiver
Renewal Process
The 13 topics repeat every year, with at least four in-service sessions a year. First aid and CPR must stay current.
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