§ 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 […]
§ 41-131-1. Right to try act; definitions; availability of investigational drug, biological product, or device; insurance coverage; action against health care provider’s license or Medicare certification prohibited; limitation of liability; severability
This section shall be known and may be cited as the “Right to Try Act.” For purposes of this section: “Eligible patient” means a person who meets all of the following requirements: Has a debilitating disability, terminal illness or life-threatening illness that has not responded or cannot be treated with currently approved products; Has considered […]
§ 41-133-1. Definitions
For the purposes of this chapter: “Aftercare” means any assistance provided by a designated lay caregiver to an individual under this chapter after the patient’s discharge from a hospital. The assistance may include tasks that are limited to the patient’s condition at the time of discharge that do not require a licensed professional. “Discharge” means […]
§ 41-133-3. Opportunity to designate lay caregiver; timing; by whom
Upon inpatient admission to a hospital, each patient or patient’s legal guardian shall have the opportunity to designate one (1) lay caregiver after the patient’s admission into a hospital and before the patient’s discharge to the residence. If the patient is unconscious or otherwise incapacitated upon inpatient admission to the hospital, the patient’s legal guardian […]
§ 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 […]