15 MAC Pt. 16, R. 2.5.6
Administrator Responsibilities: The center administrator shall:
Cite as 15 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 16, R. 2.5.6
Administrator Responsibilities: The center administrator shall:
1. Be located on site at the center and serve full time as the Administrator.
2. Maintain the following written records, and all other records as outlined under
subchapter 13 of these rules. The records must be kept in a place, form, and
system in accordance with medical and business practices and such records
must be available in the center for inspection by the Department during normal
business hours:
3. A daily census record, which must indicate the names/number of children
currently receiving services in the center. Census records must be maintained
and available for review, on the premises, for a period of three years.
4. A record of all accidents or unusual incidents involving any child or staff
member that caused, or had the potential to cause, injury or harm to any person
or property within the center, and ensures for timely reporting within 24 hours
of discovery to the Mississippi Department of Human Services and the
Mississippi State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure
and Certification for those incidents involving allegations of abuse and/or
neglect of the minor child.
5. A copy of current agreements with third party providers;
6. A copy of current agreements with each consultant contracted by the PPEC
center and documentation of each consultant’s visit and required written, dated
reports;
7. A personnel record for each employee, which must include, at a minimum, a
current copy and/or verification of the licensure status of professional discipline
employed or on contract, the original employment application, references,
employment history for the preceding five years, if applicable; a copy of the job
description (acknowledged by employee); and a copy of all job performance
evaluations;
8. Develop and maintain a current job description for each employee;
9. Provide each employee access to written personnel policies governing
conditions of employment;
10. Conduct annual written job performance reviews that note strengths and
weaknesses and include plans to correct any job performance weaknesses.
Performance evaluations must be reviewed with the employee;
11. Assign duties to employees that are consistent with their job descriptions and
their levels of education, preparation and experience;
12. Provide necessary qualified personnel and ancillary services to ensure the
health, safety, and proper care of the child;
13. Ensure the development and implementation of policies and procedures,
including but not limited to infection control and quality assurance. These
policies and procedure must be included in the PPEC center’s policy manual.