Provisional License – Within its discretion, the Mississippi State Department of

Provisional License – Within its discretion, the Mississippi State Department of Health may issue a provisional license when a temporary condition of non- compliance with these regulations exists in one or more particulars. A provisional license shall be issued only if the Department of Health is satisfied that preparations are being made to qualify for a regular license and that the health and safety of patients will not be endangered. One condition on which a provisional license may be issued is as follows: A new hospice agency may be issued a provisional license prior to opening and subsequent to meeting the required minimum staffing personnel. The license issued under this condition shall be valid until the issuance of a regular license or June 30 following date of issuance whichever may be sooner. A provisional license may be reissued only if it is satisfactorily proven to the Department of Health that efforts are being made to fully comply with these regulations by a specified time.