§ 41-135-3. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases have the meanings as defined in this section: “Prenatal” means the period between conception to birth. “Perinatal” means the period from twenty-two (22) weeks of gestation to twenty-eight (28) days after birth. “Public place” means a place of increased patient traffic within the maternal health […]
§ 41-135-5. Adoption of breast-feeding infant feeding policy by hospitals that provide birth services
Hospitals that provide birth services may adopt an infant feeding policy that promotes and supports breast-feeding. Any infant feeding policies adopted under this section shall include guidance on the use of formula (a) for medically necessary supplementation; (b) if preferred by the mother; or (c) when exclusive breast-feeding is not advised for the mother and/or […]
§ 41-135-7. Breast-Feeding in Mississippi: Guidelines
The State Department of Health shall prepare a statement of rights regarding “Breast-Feeding in Mississippi: Guidelines.” Maternal health care facilities in the state should make every reasonable effort to post a copy of the statement of rights conspicuously in a public place of the maternal health care facility. The statement of rights shall be of […]
§ 41-135-9. Preparation of video about importance of breast-feeding infants for presentation in certain Department of Health offices and other state agencies
The State Department of Health shall prepare a video in an appropriate medium for presentation in offices of the department in which the department provides benefits to women of child-bearing age, which shall provide information about the importance of breast-feeding infants. Applicants for and recipients of any such benefits provided by the department may view […]
§ 41-133-5. Notification to designated lay caregiver of patient’s discharge
If a patient or the patient’s legal guardian has designated a lay caregiver under this chapter, a hospital shall notify the designated lay caregiver of the patient’s discharge to the patient’s residence or transfer to another licensed facility as soon as practicable. If the hospital is unable to contact the designated lay caregiver, the lack […]
§ 41-133-7. Providing information about aftercare to patient and designated lay caregiver
If a patient or patient’s legal guardian has designated a lay caregiver, a hospital employee shall provide an opportunity for the caregiver and patient to ask questions about the aftercare tasks and shall discuss the discharge plan with the caregiver in a competent manner and in accordance with the hospital’s requirements under state and federal […]
§ 41-133-9. Chapter not to interfere with rights under Uniform Health-Care Decisions Act
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to interfere with the rights of a person legally authorized to make health care decisions under the Uniform Health-Care Decisions Act, Section 41-41-201 et seq. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to create a private right of action against a hospital, hospital employee, a duly authorized agent […]
§ 41-133-11. Use of state or federal funds for payment to lay caregiver prohibited
No state or federal funds shall be used for payment to any lay caregiver as defined in this chapter after discharge from a hospital, and no state or federal program funding shall be impacted by this chapter.
§ 41-135-1. Legislative findings and intent
The Legislature of the State of Mississippi acknowledges that extensive research demonstrates the wide-ranging and compelling benefits of breast-feeding for infants, mothers, families and communities, including: Numerous health benefits to the child, such as lower incidences of SIDS, childhood obesity, asthma, allergies and diabetes as well as increased intelligence and parental attachment; Numerous health benefits […]
§ 41-127-1. Licensed health care practitioners authorized to provide health care services via electronic means; standards of practice
Subject to the limitations of the license under which the individual is practicing, a health care practitioner licensed in this state may prescribe, dispense, or administer drugs or medical supplies, or otherwise provide treatment recommendations to a patient after having performed an appropriate examination of the patient either in person or by the use of […]