2013 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 23 - Health and Safety
Chapter 23-4.1 - Emergency Medical Transportation Services
Section 23-4.1-14 - Notification of next of kin or other member of household.
§ 23-4.1-14 Notification of next of kin or other member of household. – Whenever any person requires emergency medical transportation from their home or business establishment by any private or public ambulance or rescue vehicle, and no member of the patient's family, household or a business associate is present at the time of evaluation, the rescue team shall affix a sticker or other means of notification in the place of evaluation. The sticker shall note the patient's name if available and a telephone number where information can be obtained to ascertain the patient's whereabouts. Failure to comply with the provisions of this section shall not result in any civil or criminal liability on the part of the private or public ambulance or rescue vehicle company or their personnel.
History of Section.
(P.L. 1990, ch. 67, § 1.)
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