MS SB2056

Adds "adult day care facility" to the definition of institutions requiring licensure by the State Department of Health, defining it as a facility providing nursing services, meals, supervised activities, medication administration, and transportation for 4-12 hours per day.

Requires the State Board of Health to promulgate rules and regulations for adult day care facility operations incorporating standards developed by the National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA).

Establishes licensure fees for adult day care facilities of $400 plus $20 per licensed capacity (maximum $500) for initial application, with the same renewal fees due annually.

Extends criminal history record check requirements and employee background screening standards to adult day care facilities as covered entities under existing healthcare worker screening provisions.

Effective July 1, 2014.