2017 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 23 - Health and Safety
Chapter 23-17.4 - Assisted Living Residence Licensing Act
Section 23-17.4-3 - Purpose of provisions.
§ 23-17.4-3. Purpose of provisions.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the development, establishment, and enforcement of standards:
(1) For the care of residents in an assisted living residence;
(2) For the maintenance and operation of assisted living residences which will:
(i) Promote the dignity, individuality, independence, privacy, and autonomy of residents;
(ii) Provide a safe and home-like environment;
(iii) Protect the safety, health and welfare of residents;
(3) For the encouragement of quality of life for all residents; and
(4) For the encouragement of quality in all aspects of the operations of assisted living residences.
History of Section.
(P.L. 1981, ch. 212, § 2; P.L. 1981, ch. 226, § 2; P.L. 1991, ch. 240, § 2; P.L. 2002, ch. 157, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 158, § 1.)
