NCBTMB or FSMTB Approved Providers

NCBTMB or FSMTB Approved Providers. If a provider and their subsequent programs are approved and vetted by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Bodywork and/or the Federation of State Massage Therapy Board then they are required to register their programs for approval on a form prescribed by the Board. Source: Miss Code Ann. § 73-67-15 (l) (s), as amended; § 73-67-17 (d), as amended; § 73-67-29 (4), as amended Part 2501. Chapter 11. Massage Establishments. Effective July 1, 2021, it shall be the responsibility of the establishment to register annually to verify massage establishment information. 11.1 Advertising, Business License and other Requirements A. It shall be the responsibility of the massage establishment to verify and include current license number(s) in all advertising, no matter the format, for every licensed massage therapist performing massage services at the massage establishment; however, massage establishments with 6 or more licensed massage therapists shall be exempt from this requirement, provided that such therapy or service is performed by person(s) licensed under this chapter. B. Sanitary lavatories or wash basins provided with an adequate supply of both hot and cold running water shall be available. Lavatories or wash basins shall be provided with soap in a dispenser and paper, individual use towels, or air dryers. C. Sanitary linens shall be provided for each individual client. D. Any out call massage shall have a previous recording of the client’s name, address where the therapy is to occur, estimated time of return, and phone number (if available) in a conspicuous record. E. Every massage establishment shall be equipped with a workable telephone for emergency calls. F. A copy of the Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct shall be prominently displayed. G. Every massage establishment shall have prominently displayed during business hours a current and valid Provisional Permit, Temporary Practice Permit or License issued by the Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy for every person who provides massage therapy services on the premises or offsite on behalf of the establishment. H. It shall be the responsibility of a massage therapy establishment to verify the current license of any and all persons practicing massage therapy at the location of or on behalf of the establishment. I. Every massage establishment designated as the custodian of client records shall retain all required client documentation of massage sessions for a period of two (2) years and ensure that it is legible and readily available for inspection at the request of the Board or their duly appointed representative. This includes, but is not limited to client history/intake forms and client release forms, as well as SOAP notes, appointment schedule book and client evaluations if requested by the Board or their duly appointed representative. J. Massage therapists or establishments may not be discriminated against by cities or municipalities in obtaining business licenses and shall be treated as any other health care profession. K. A summary of the fines applicable to massage establishments are in Rule 2.2.A. Source: Miss Code Ann. § 73-67-15 (1) (t); (q), as amended; § 73-67-19 (7), as amended; § 73- 67-17 (h), as amended; § 73-67-21, as amended; § 73-67-29, as amended 11.2 Inspections. A. The Board or its agent(s) shall conduct on-site inspections upon notification that massage therapy services are being rendered. Notification may include but not be limited to the following sources: 1. The general public through any means of advertising in any format; or 2. A new or existing licensed massage therapist applies for a license or an LMT who is renewing their license has identified the establishment as their place of business; or 3. Notification by the MSBMT office that LMT’s are due for renewal within 90 days, or 4. Notification by the MSBMT office that LMT’s did not renew, go inactive or move to retired status 91 days after expiration, or 5. Notification by the MSBMT office that the license of an LMT has been suspended or revoked. 6. Reapplication (reactivation) received by Board office. 7. A location certificate is requested by a LMT in an unlicensed location, not previously registered. B. The inspection may be conducted within ninety (90) days of the receipt of notification. C. The inspection may be conducted for the following purposes: 1. To ascertain whether or not all massage therapists working on the premises are properly licensed and in compliance with all Board regulations and statute. 2. To ascertain whether or not the establishment is in compliance with MSBMT including but not limited to equipment and sanitation requirements. D. Follow-up inspections may be required at the discretion of the Board. E. Fines and penalties are set forth in Chapter 2.