Nursing homes & assisted living facilities; require rules & regulations regarding operation of during weather-related emergencies.

From the Legislature

An Act To Amend Section 43-11-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The State Board Of Health Shall Promulgate Rules, Regulations And Standards Regarding The Operation Of Nursing Homes And Assisted Living Centers During Any Period Of Time In Which The State Health Officer, Or His Or Her Designee, Determines That A Weather-related Crisis, Disaster Or Emergency Exists; To Require That Such Rules, Regulations And Standards Address, At A Minimum, Weather-related Crisis, Disaster And Emergency Inspections, Life Safety Standards, Minimum Standards Of Care, And Prepositioning Of Resources And Supplies When A Weather-related Crisis, Disaster Or Emergency Is Anticipated Based Upon Available Weather Forecast Data; And For Related Purposes.