15 Miss. Code. R. 12-31-1.21.3

Non-emergency medical transport drivers must meet the following standards as verified by BACS:

1. Initial and annual criminal background check with fingerprint clearance processed through the Department's Healthcare Background Check process;

2. Initial and annual motor vehicle records (MVR) check clearance from the Department of Public Safety, verifying driving license at the level required for driving vehicles assigned to him/her;

3. Initial and annual negative result urine drug screen;

4. Initial and annual verification that the driver does not appear on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) exclusion list(s);

5. Initial and annual verification of appropriate training in use of the vehicle assigned to him/her, safety equipment recommended for the vehicle assigned to him/her; equipment installed in the vehicle assigned to him/her used in the transfer and/or transport of patients; and

6. Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Notes

15 Miss. Code. R. 12-31-1.21.3

Miss. Code Ann. § 41-59-5

Adopted 8/12/2024 Amended 3/17/2025