§ 23-17.5-4. Rules of nursing homes.
Each patient or his or her representative shall be provided with a copy of this chapter and shall be fully informed, as evidenced by the patient’s or his or her representative’s written acknowledgment, prior to or at the time of admission or during stay, of all rules and regulations and policies pertaining to the rights of patients, and governing patient conduct and responsibilities. Notice shall be provided immediately to a patient’s legal guardian or a person who holds a power of attorney from the patient, or in the event the patient has no legal guardian or agent designated in the power of attorney for health care, then a person designated by the patient to be notified in case of emergencies, if there is an injury to the patient that required the attention of physician.
History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 235, § 1; P.L. 1991, ch. 316, § 2; P.L. 2001, ch. 392, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-17.5 - Rights of Nursing Home Patients
Section 23-17.5-1. - Condition of admission.
Section 23-17.5-2. - Care of patient.
Section 23-17.5-3. - Physician.
Section 23-17.5-4. - Rules of nursing homes.
Section 23-17.5-5. - Services and charges.
Section 23-17.5-6. - Care by physician — Disclosure of patient’s medical condition.
Section 23-17.5-7. - Experimentation.
Section 23-17.5-8. - Grievances.
Section 23-17.5-10. - Performance of services by patients.
Section 23-17.5-11. - Participation in activities.
Section 23-17.5-12. - Visitors.
Section 23-17.5-13. - Personal services.
Section 23-17.5-14. - Right to privacy.
Section 23-17.5-15. - Financial affairs.
Section 23-17.5-16. - Married patient.
Section 23-17.5-17. - Transfer to another facility.
Section 23-17.5-18. - Development of responsibilities.
Section 23-17.5-19. - Discrimination.
Section 23-17.5-20. - Posting of law.
Section 23-17.5-21. - Penalties.
Section 23-17.5-22. - Enforcement.
Section 23-17.5-23. - Severability.
Section 23-17.5-25. - Notice on bed-hold policy and readmission.
Section 23-17.5-26. - Smoke-free environment.
Section 23-17.5-27. - Heat relief.
Section 23-17.5-28. - Pain assessment.
Section 23-17.5-29. - Hospice.
Section 23-17.5-30. - Family councils.
Section 23-17.5-31. - Reimbursement of monies prepaid to deceased patient’s estate.
Section 23-17.5-32. - Minimum staffing levels.
Section 23-17.5-33. - Minimum staffing level compliance and enforcement program.
Section 23-17.5-34. - Nursing staff posting requirements.
Section 23-17.5-35. - Staffing plan.