§ 23-17.7.1-3. Licensing of nursing service agencies — Rules governing establishment of fees.
(a) The director may establish reasonable fees for the licensure application, licensure renewal, and administrative actions under this chapter. Annual licensure fees shall be five hundred dollars ($500) per licensee.
(b) The department of health shall promulgate licensure standards, and rules and regulations governing the operation of nursing service agencies to protect the health and welfare of patients. These regulations shall include, but not be limited to, employee bonding, maintenance of service records, and appropriate staff professional registration and certification, licensure training, supervision, health screening and liability insurance.
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.