§ 23-17.21-2. Legislative findings.
The general assembly finds:
(a) There are an unacceptable high number of preventable patient safety events in the health care system;
(b) Current solutions that focus on reporting, discipline and retraining of individuals have proven inadequate alone to address this systemic problem.
History of Section.P.L. 2008, ch. 157, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 175, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-17.21 - The Rhode Island Patient Safety Act of 2008
Section 23-17.21-2. - Legislative findings.
Section 23-17.21-3. - Legislative purpose and intent.
Section 23-17.21-4. - Definitions.
Section 23-17.21-5. - Powers and duties of the department.
Section 23-17.21-6. - Requirements for reporting entities.
Section 23-17.21-7. - Requirements for patient safety organizations.
Section 23-17.21-8. - Privilege and confidentiality protections.