 Legislative TickerLegislative TickerEvery time there is a proposed change to state laws or regulations that may have an impact on your business, ALFA posts it under the legislative or regulatory ticker. ALFA members can subscribe to the states in which they operate and get an email from ALFA every time there is a proposed legislative or regulatory change. That is, after you sign up, you won't have to come back here to find out if there has been any proposed change. Subscriptions:Subscribe to Rhode Island Legislative and Regulatory Alerts Regulatory TickerRegulatory TickerEvery time there is a proposed change to state laws or regulations that may have an impact on your business, ALFA posts it under the legislative or regulatory ticker. ALFA members can subscribe to the states in which they operate and get an email from ALFA every time there is a proposed legislative or regulatory change. That is, after you sign up, you won't have to come back here to find out if there has been any proposed change. Subscriptions:Subscribe to Rhode Island Legislative and Regulatory Alerts LawsLawsAssisted living laws vary from state to state. Below you will find current statutes that affect assisted living providers in your state. Statutes Pertaining to Assisted LivingState of Rhode Island General Laws Assisted Living Residence Licensing Act Recently Passed LawsBills that have been passed in the current legislative session are listed below.
Archived LawsAt the end of each legislative session, ALFA archives bills that were signed into law during the session and posts them below. No new legislation affecting senior living was signed into law in 2012. RegsRegulationsRegulations for assisted living vary from state to state. Below you will find the current regulations that apply to assisted living communities in your state. Current RegulationsBelow you'll find links to the current regulations governing the senior living licensure categories within the state.
NewsNewsHere you'll find current information related to senior living operations in this state. 12/11/2012
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ResourcesResourcesUseful links and contact information for senior living providers in the state. ALFA State Affiliate or Chapter:The Rhode Island Assisted Living Assn (RIALA)
State Agency Responsible for Regulating Assisted Living:Office of Facilities Regulation, Department of Health Phone: Contact: Raymond Rusin Web Site:
Local Government:Governor: Lieutenant Governor: Senate House Long Term Care OmbudsmanContact: Kathleen Heren Phone: (401)785-3340 Elder AbuseElder Abuse ReportingALFA’s members are senior living providers that have zero tolerance for elder abuse of any kind. Whether it be emotional, physical, or financial, elder abuse is a serious concern that requires vigilance in preventing and addressing reports of abuse. Proper procedures include compliance with reporting laws, training staff on state laws, immediate investigation of reported abuse, and, if appropriate, dismissal of staff involved in abuse. Below are laws and regulations pertaining to the protection of seniors as well as resources for reporting elder abuse. State Laws & Regulations: Reporting Elder Abuse: |
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