§ 5-37.7-11. Immunity.
Any healthcare provider who or that relies in good faith upon any information provided through the HIE in his, her, or its treatment of a patient, shall be immune from any criminal or civil liability arising from any damages caused by such good faith reliance. This immunity does not apply to acts or omissions constituting negligence or reckless, wanton, or intentional misconduct.
History of Section.P.L. 2008, ch. 171, § 2; P.L. 2008, ch. 466, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 5 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 5-37.7 - Rhode Island Health Information Exchange Act of 2008
Section 5-37.7-1. - Short title.
Section 5-37.7-2. - Statement of purpose.
Section 5-37.7-3. - Definitions.
Section 5-37.7-4. - Use of the health information exchange.
Section 5-37.7-5. - Regulatory oversight.
Section 5-37.7-6. - Regional health information organization.
Section 5-37.7-7. - Disclosure.
Section 5-37.7-9. - Secondary disclosure.
Section 5-37.7-10. - Patient’s rights.
Section 5-37.7-11. - Immunity.
Section 5-37.7-12. - Reconciliation with other authorities.
Section 5-37.7-13. - Penalties — Attorney’s fees for violations.