§ 23-17.7.1-15. Nursing service agencies exempt.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:
(1) Nursing service agencies and nursing exempt from regulation by the state;
(2) Visiting nursing services or home health services conducted by and for those who rely exclusively upon spiritual means through prayer alone in accordance with the creed or tenets of a recognized church or religious denomination; or
(3) Nursing service agencies who limit the provision of temporary staff, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, or nursing assistants, to one or more hospitals provided that such nursing service agency maintain certification from the joint commission on the accreditation of health care organizations or such other accreditation entity acceptable to the director.
History of Section.P.L. 2005, ch. 127, § 2; P.L. 2005, ch. 168, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-17.7.1 - Licensing of Nursing Service Agencies
Section 23-17.7.1-1. - Declaration of purpose.
Section 23-17.7.1-2. - Definitions.
Section 23-17.7.1-4. - License required for nursing service agencies.
Section 23-17.7.1-5. - Application for license.
Section 23-17.7.1-6. - Issuance of license — Posting — Transfer conditions.
Section 23-17.7.1-7. - Expiration and renewal of license.
Section 23-17.7.1-8. - Denial, suspension, or revocation of license.
Section 23-17.7.1-9. - Judicial review of license action.
Section 23-17.7.1-10. - Regulations, inspections, and investigations.
Section 23-17.7.1-11. - Training and/or competency evaluation program for nursing assistants.
Section 23-17.7.1-12. - Nursing service agency employees identification.
Section 23-17.7.1-13. - Agencies to which chapter inapplicable.
Section 23-17.7.1-14. - Agencies to which chapter inapplicable.
Section 23-17.7.1-15. - Nursing service agencies exempt.
Section 23-17.7.1-16. - Severability.
Section 23-17.7.1-17. - Criminal records review.
Section 23-17.7.1-18. - Prior criminal records checks.
Section 23-17.7.1-19. - Rules and regulations.