Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-17.9 - Registration of Nursing Assistants
Section 23-17.9-1. - Declaration of purpose.

§ 23-17.9-1. Declaration of purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the development, establishment, and enforcement of standards by the department of health:
(1) For the training and registration of nursing assistants; and
(2) To ensure unified standards among nursing assistants and to promote safe and adequate care for individuals receiving nursing assistants’ health care services.
History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 564, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 653, § 2.