School-based health centers, established in 1987, which later expanded to include the network of Child Opportunity Zones and other youth success initiatives. KIDS NET, a comprehensive database of newborns, linked to RI physician offices. KIDS NET provides a virtual safety net of preventive services for children. His efforts contribute in a substantial way to public health, both in Rhode Island and at the national level. For meeting the growing needs of our elderly population, an alternative model to long-term care receives increasing attention.
Assisted living promotes consumer control and choice in health care decisions.
Although they are not medical facilities, ALFs require monthly nursing assessments. Licensing assures a basic level of quality, basic standards of care, and residents' rights. Because assisted living facilities serve a vulnerable population, the licensing and monitoring process provides consumer protection. Regulation reduces risks by intervening prior to the emergence of problems. The Division of Facilities Regulation investigates complaints from consumers, family members, community organizations, and other concerned parties.