Bill > HB1573

This bill requires the Mississippi State Board of Health to implement new inspection and emergency power regulations for nursing facilities and assisted living facilities. Specifically, the bill mandates that the licensing agency conduct unannounced inspections every fifteen months to verify compliance with rules governing electricity and emergency power sources. The new regulations will require these facilities to maintain fully operational emergency generators capable of sustaining operations for at least five days during a power outage, with generators able to maintain comfortable temperatures for residents for at least 96 hours. Facilities will be given 60 days after the rules are adopted to meet these new minimum requirements. The regulations will establish criteria for essential equipment needed to ensure residents' health and welfare, focusing on providing adequate daily electricity and reliable backup power sources. This legislation aims to improve the safety and preparedness of long-term care facilities during potential power disruptions, ensuring that vulnerable residents have continuous access to necessary electrical services and comfortable living conditions.

Health and Social Services

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