§ 23-1.7-5. Medical professional training.
(a) All physicians licensed pursuant to chapter 37 of title 5, and nurses licensed pursuant to chapter 34 of title 5, shall, no later than October 1, 2023, complete a one-time course of training consisting of a minimum of one hour of instruction on the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with cognitive impairments including, but not limited to, Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
(b) The department of health shall promulgate rules to implement the training requirement of subsection (a).
History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 174, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 209, § 1; P.L. 2022, ch. 356, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 357, § 1, effective June 29, 2022.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-1.7 - Rhode Island Program to Address Alzheimer’s Disease
Section 23-1.7-1. - Duties — Director of the department of health.
Section 23-1.7-2. - Creation of advisory council.
Section 23-1.7-3. - Advisory council responsibility.
Section 23-1.7-4. - Assessment protocol.