Nursing facilities and assisted living facilities; Health Dept. shall inspect to determine compliance with rules for emergency power sources.

Summary

The bill directs Mississippi's State Board of Health to adopt rules that make the Department of Health check that nursing homes and assisted‑living facilities have proper electricity and backup power systems during routine unannounced inspections. It would apply to all licensed nursing and assisted‑living facilities in the state, aiming to improve resident safety during power outages. The measure failed to advance out of committee.

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