2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 23 - Health and Safety
CHAPTER 23-17.4 - Assisted Living Residence Licensing Act
§ 23-17.4-15.3 - Resident records.

SECTION 23-17.4-15.3

   § 23-17.4-15.3  Resident records. – Each residence shall at a minimum maintain the following information for each resident:

   (1) The resident's name;

   (2) The resident's last address;

   (3) The name of the person or agency referring the resident to the home;

   (4) The name, specialty (if any), telephone number, and emergency telephone number of each physician who has treated the resident during the preceding twelve (12) months;

   (5) The date the resident began residing in the home;

   (6) A list of medications taken by the resident including the dosage;

   (7) Written acknowledgements that the resident has received copies of the rights as provided in § 23-17.4-16;

   (8) A record of personal property and funds that the resident has entrusted to the facility;

   (9) Information about any specific health problems of the resident that may be useful in a medical emergency;

   (10) The name, address, and telephone number of a person identified by the resident who should be contacted in the event of an emergency or death of the resident;

   (11) Any other health-related emergency, or pertinent information which the resident requests the residence to keep on record;

   (12) Specific records of medication administration as required by the licensing agency; and

   (13) Copies of the resident agreement, initial and periodic assessments and service plan(s).