§ 23-17.17-4. Program requirements — Adoption of rules and regulations.
(a) The quality performance measurement and reporting program established under this chapter shall, at a minimum, incorporate the following:
(1) A standardized data set of clinical performance measures, risk-adjusted for patient variables, that shall be collected and reported periodically to the department, and
(2) Comparable, statistically valid patient satisfaction measures that shall be conducted periodically by facilities and/or health care providers and reported to the department.
(b) In accordance with the provisions of § 42-35-3, the director is authorized to adopt, promulgate, and enforce rules and regulations designed to implement the provisions of this chapter including the details and format for the periodic reporting requirements.
History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 92, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 248, § 2; P.L. 2006, ch. 274, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-17.17 - Health Care Quality Program
Section 23-17.17-1. - Purpose.
Section 23-17.17-2. - Definitions.
Section 23-17.17-4. - Program requirements — Adoption of rules and regulations.
Section 23-17.17-5. - Annual report.
Section 23-17.17-6. - Health care quality steering committee.
Section 23-17.17-7. - Repealed.
Section 23-17.17-8. - Annual hospital staffing report.
Section 23-17.17-9. - Health care quality and value database.
Section 23-17.17-10. - Reporting requirements for the health care database.
Section 23-17.17-11. - Data collection and information sharing for the health care database.