Rhode Island General Laws
Title 23 - Health and Safety
Chapter 23-17.8 - Abuse in Healthcare Facilities

Section 23-17.8-1. - Definitions. - § 23-17.8-1. Definitions. (a)(1) “Abuse” means: (i) Any assault as...

Section 23-17.8-2. - Duty to report. - § 23-17.8-2. Duty to report. (a) Any physician, physician assistant,...

Section 23-17.8-3. - Penalty — Failure to report. - § 23-17.8-3. Penalty — Failure to report. (a) Any person...

Section 23-17.8-3.1. - Physician’s, certified registered nurse practitioner’s and physician assistant’s report of examination — Duty of facility. - § 23-17.8-3.1. Physician’s, certified registered nurse practitioner’s and physician assistant’s...

Section 23-17.8-4. - Immunity from liability. - § 23-17.8-4. Immunity from liability. (a) Any person who in...

Section 23-17.8-5. - Non-retaliation or discrimination. - § 23-17.8-5. Non-retaliation or discrimination. (a) A person who alleges...

Section 23-17.8-6. - Abrogation of privilege. - § 23-17.8-6. Abrogation of privilege. Any privilege established by chapter...

Section 23-17.8-7. - Notice — Posting provisions. - § 23-17.8-7. Notice — Posting provisions. A notice of the...

Section 23-17.8-7.1. - Penalty — Failure to post requirements. - § 23-17.8-7.1. Penalty — Failure to post requirements. Any facility...

Section 23-17.8-8. - Requirements additional. - § 23-17.8-8. Requirements additional. Nothing contained in this chapter shall...

Section 23-17.8-9. - Duties of the directors of the department of health and the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals. - § 23-17.8-9. Duties of the directors of the department of...

Section 23-17.8-10. - Penalties. - § 23-17.8-10. Penalties. (a) Any person who knowingly commits any...

Section 23-17.8-10.1. - License revocation. - § 23-17.8-10.1. License revocation. Any person who is convicted of...

Section 23-17.8-11. - Records of the department of health. - § 23-17.8-11. Records of the department of health. In any...

Section 23-17.8-12. - Records of the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals. - § 23-17.8-12. Records of the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental...

Section 23-17.8-13. - Use of photostatic copies. - § 23-17.8-13. Use of photostatic copies. (a) Proof of residence...

Section 23-17.8-14. - Severability. - § 23-17.8-14. Severability. If any provision of this chapter or...