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RI Gen L § 23-17.14-22 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-17.14 - The Hospital Conversions Act|Section 23-17.14-22 - Distribution of proceeds from acquisition - Selection and establishment of an independent foundation.

§ 23-17.14-22. Distribution of proceeds from acquisition — Selection and establishment of an independent foundation.(a) In the event of the approval of a hospital conversion involving a not-for-profit corporation and a for-profit corporation results in a new entity as provided for in § 23-17.14-7(c)(25)(i), it shall be required that the proceeds from the sale and any endowments, restricted, unrestricted and specific purpose funds shall be transferred to a charitable foundation operated by a board of directors.(b) The presiding justice of the superior court shall have the authority to:(1) Appoint the initial board of directors.(2) Approve, modify, or reject proposed bylaws and/or articles of incorporation provided by the transacting parties and/or the initial board of directors.(c) The board of directors shall consist of at least seven (7) members and the executive director, who shall serve ex officio. The board members may include one or more members with experience in matters including financial, legal, business, labor, investments, community purpose, grant-making, health care and members who represent diverse populations of the affected community and not more than three (3) members of the board may be prior board members of the existing hospital.(d) The membership terms shall be staggered and shall be four (4) years in duration. The board shall annually elect a chairperson from among its members and other officers it deems necessary for the performance of its duties and board members shall not receive compensation.(e) Control of the distribution of the proceeds of the fund is vested solely in the board; provided, however, the investment responsibility of the proceeds shall be through the Rhode Island Foundation.(f) Vacancies occurring on the board may be filled by a majority vote of the remaining board members.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 372, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 475, § 52.
RI Gen L § 23-17.14-23 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-17.14 - The Hospital Conversions Act|Section 23-17.14-23 - Powers and duties of the board.

§ 23-17.14-23. Powers and duties of the board.The board is vested with full power, authority, and jurisdiction over the foundation and may perform all acts necessary or convenient in the exercise of any power, authority, or jurisdiction over the foundation.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 372, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-17.14-24 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-17.14 - The Hospital Conversions Act|Section 23-17.14-24 - Personal liability excluded.

§ 23-17.14-24. Personal liability excluded.The members of the board and officers or employees of the foundation are not liable personally, either jointly or severally, for any debt or obligation created or incurred by the foundation unless that conduct is deemed to be gross misconduct or reckless.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 372, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-17.14-25 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-17.14 - The Hospital Conversions Act|Section 23-17.14-25 - Implementation.

§ 23-17.14-25. Implementation.(a) The presiding justice may take all steps necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter and the board shall be appointed no more than sixty (60) days after the completion of the conversion. The board shall act promptly to appoint an executive director, hire staff as necessary, acquire necessary facilities and supplies to begin the operation of the foundation;(b) The board shall conduct a public hearing to solicit comments on the proposed mission statement, program agenda, corporate structure, and strategic planning. The board shall hold a public hearing within one hundred eighty (180) days of establishment of the board and on an annual basis thereafter.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 372, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-17.14-26 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-17.14 - The Hospital Conversions Act|Section 23-17.14-26 - Annual report.

§ 23-17.14-26. Annual report.The board shall submit an annual report and a copy of Form 990 as required by the Internal Revenue Service to the presiding justice, the governor, the attorney general and the legislature.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 372, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-17.14-27 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-17.14 - The Hospital Conversions Act|Section 23-17.14-27 - General powers and limitations.

§ 23-17.14-27. General powers and limitations.For the purposes of exercising the specific powers granted in this chapter and effectuating the other purposes of this chapter, the foundation:(1) May be sued and sue;(2) May have a seal and alter it at will;(3) May make, amend, and repeal rules relating to the conduct of the business of the foundation;(4) May enter into contracts relating to the administration of the foundation;(5) May rent, lease, buy or sell property in its own name and may construct or repair buildings necessary to provide space for its operations;(6) May hire personnel, consultants and experts and set salaries; and(7) May perform all other functions and exercise all other powers that are necessary, appropriate or convenient to administer the foundation.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 372, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-17.14-29 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-17.14 - The Hospital Conversions Act|Section 23-17.14-29 - Whistleblower protections.

§ 23-17.14-29. Whistleblower protections.(a) Prohibition against discrimination. No person subject to the provisions of this chapter, may discharge, demote, threaten or otherwise discriminate against any person or employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment as a reprisal because the person or employee (or any person acting pursuant to the request of the employee) provided or attempted to provide information to the director or his or her designee or to the attorney general or his or her designee regarding possible violation of this chapter.(b) Enforcement. Any person or employee or former employee subject to the provisions of this chapter who believes that he or she has been discharged or discriminated against in violation of subsection (a) may file a civil action within three (3) years of the date of discharge or discrimination.(c) Remedies. If the court determines that a violation has occurred, the court may order the person who committed the violation to:(1) Reinstate the employee to the employee's former position;(2) Pay compensatory damages, costs of litigation and attorneys' fees; and/or(3) Take other appropriate actions to remedy any past discrimination.(d) Limitation. The protections of this section shall not apply to any person or employee who:(1) Deliberately causes or participates in the alleged violation of law or regulation; or(2) Knowingly or recklessly provides substantially false information to the director or his or her designee.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 372, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-17.14-30 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-17.14 - The Hospital Conversions Act|Section 23-17.14-30 - Failure to comply - Penalties.

§ 23-17.14-30. Failure to comply — Penalties.If any person knowingly violates or fails to comply with any provision of this chapter or willingly or knowingly gives false or incorrect information:(1) The director or attorney general may, after notice and opportunity for a prompt and fair hearing to one or more transacting parties, deny, suspend, or revoke a license, or in lieu of suspension or revocation of the license, may order the licensee to admit no additional persons to the facility, to provide health services to no additional persons through the facility, or to take any corrective action necessary to secure compliance under this chapter, and impose a fine of not more than two million dollars ($2,000,000); and(2) The attorney general may, after notice and opportunity for a prompt and fair hearing to one or more transacting parties, take any corrective action necessary to secure compliance under this chapter, and impose a fine of not more than two million dollars ($2,000,000).History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 372, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 275, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 280, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-17.14-31 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-17.14 - The Hospital Conversions Act|Section 23-17.14-31 - Powers of the department of health.

§ 23-17.14-31. Powers of the department of health.The department may adopt rules, including measurable standards, as may be necessary to accomplish the purpose of this chapter. In doing so, the department shall review other departmental regulations that may have duplicative requirements, including change of effective control regulations and processes, determination of need requirements and application requirements under § 23-17.14-18, if applicable, and may streamline the process by eliminating duplicative requirements and providing for concurrent regulatory review and combined hearings to the maximum extent possible to promote efficiency and avoid duplication of effort and resources.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 372, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 258, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 259, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-17.14-32 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-17.14 - The Hospital Conversions Act|Section 23-17.14-32 - Powers of the attorney general.

§ 23-17.14-32. Powers of the attorney general.(a) The attorney general has the power to decide whether any information required by this chapter of an applicant is confidential and/or proprietary. The decisions by the attorney general shall be made prior to any public notice of an initial application or any public review of any information and shall be binding on the attorney general, the department of health, and all experts or consultants engaged by the attorney general or the department of health.(b) The department of attorney general shall adopt rules and regulations to accomplish the purpose of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 372, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 325, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-17.14-33 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-17.14 - The Hospital Conversions Act|Section 23-17.14-33 - Severability.

§ 23-17.14-33. Severability.If any provision of this chapter or the application of any provision to any person or circumstances is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter, which can be given effect without the invalid provision or applicable, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 372, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-17.14-34 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-17.14 - The Hospital Conversions Act|Section 23-17.14-34 - Judicial review.

§ 23-17.14-34. Judicial review.(a) Any transacting party aggrieved by a final order of the department of health or the attorney general under this chapter may seek judicial review in the superior court in accordance with § 42-35-15.(b) [Deleted by P.L. 2019, ch. 275, § 1 and P.L. 2019, ch. 280, § 1].(c) [Deleted by P.L. 2019, ch. 275, § 1 and P.L. 2019, ch. 280, § 1].(d) [Deleted by P.L. 2019, ch. 275, § 1 and P.L. 2019, ch. 280, § 1].(1) [Deleted by P.L. 2019, ch. 275, § 1 and P.L. 2019, ch. 280, § 1].(2) [Deleted by P.L. 2019, ch. 275, § 1 and P.L. 2019, ch. 280, § 1].(3) [Deleted by P.L. 2019, ch. 275, § 1 and P.L. 2019, ch. 280, § 1].(4) [Deleted by P.L. 2019, ch. 275, § 1 and P.L. 2019, ch. 280, § 1].(5) [Deleted by P.L. 2019, ch. 275, § 1 and P.L. 2019, ch. 280, § 1].(6) [Deleted by P.L. 2019, ch. 275, § 1 and P.L. 2019, ch. 280, § 1].(7) [Deleted by P.L. 2019, ch. 275, § 1 and P.L. 2019, ch. 280, § 1].History of Section.P.L. 2000, ch. 325, § 2; P.L. 2012, ch. 258, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 259, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 275, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 280, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-17.14-35 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-17.14 - The Hospital Conversions Act|Section 23-17.14-35 - Court-approved settlements.

§ 23-17.14-35. Court-approved settlements.The following provisions apply solely and exclusively to judicially approved good-faith settlements of claims relating to the St. Joseph Health Services of Rhode Island retirement plan, also sometimes known as the St. Joseph Health Services of Rhode Island pension plan:(1) A release by a claimant of one joint tortfeasor, whether before or after judgment, does not discharge the other joint tortfeasors unless the release so provides, but the release shall reduce the claim against the other joint tortfeasors in the amount of the consideration paid for the release.(2) A release by a claimant of one joint tortfeasor relieves them from liability to make contribution to another joint tortfeasor.(3) For purposes of this section, a good-faith settlement is one that does not exhibit collusion, fraud, dishonesty, or other wrongful or tortious conduct intended to prejudice the non-settling tortfeasor(s), irrespective of the settling or non-settling tortfeasors' proportionate share of liability.History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 62, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 63, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-17.15-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-17.15 - Long-Term Health Care Goals And Values|Section 23-17.15-1 - Legislative findings.

§ 23-17.15-1. Legislative findings.It is found and declared as follows:(1) Rhode Island has a very high percentage of elderly persons, and the percentage of elderly persons is expected to increase.(2) Rhode Island elderly and disabled persons desire access to the complete range of long-term care services.(3) Coordination among existing long-term care programs needs continued improvement.(4) Rhode Island needs to adopt goals and values for public policy regarding long-term care such as those stated in the "Long-Term Care Plan for Rhode Island 1995-2000" as prepared by the long-term care coordinating council, pursuant to chapter 20 of title 40.(5) The citizens of Rhode Island deserve a long-term care system that:(i) Is consumer-driven and includes consumers in long-term care policy development; and(ii) Is seamless, with coordinated funding and administration; and(iii) Encourages consumer rights, information, choice, quality of care, safety, and quality of life; and(iv) Accommodates the preferences of consumers, most of whom choose to remain independent and in their own homes and the community for as long as possible; and(v) Offers a balanced array of services that are cost-effective and meet consumers' needs.History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 53, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 321, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-17.15-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-17.15 - Long-Term Health Care Goals And Values|Section 23-17.15-2 - Long-term care goals and values.

§ 23-17.15-2. Long-term care goals and values.All long-term care programs and services provided by any department or agency of the state shall be designed to promote independence and care in the least restrictive environment, to enhance the quality of life for consumers, and be consistent with and inclusive of the following values that reflect consumers' preferences and needs:(1) Consumers are treated with dignity and respect.(2) Consumers actively participate in all decisions concerning their care.(3) Consumers must be able to make informed choices about long-term care.(4) Consumers have access to a range of services organized to meet their needs.(5) The long-term care financing system is equitable, balancing personal and public responsibility.(6) The long-term care system is accountable to the public.(7) The long-term care system supports family and other informal caregivers.(8) The long-term care system offers appropriate choices of services and providers.(9) The long-term care system controls costs for consumers and the public.(10) The long-term care system offers quality care in all service settings.(11) The long-term care system coordinates with either medical, housing, transportation, health and/or other important services necessary to the consumer.History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 53, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 321, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-17.16-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-17.16 - Home Care Patient Rights|Section 23-17.16-1 - Legislative findings.

§ 23-17.16-1. Legislative findings.The general assembly finds:(1) Home health care is an important part of the quality of health care;(2) Home health care permits patients to receive medical care and treatment in the community; and(3) Home health care is cost efficient health care.History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 447, § 2.
RI Gen L § 23-17.16-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-17.16 - Home Care Patient Rights|Section 23-17.16-2 - Definitions.

§ 23-17.16-2. Definitions.As used in this chapter:(1) "Healthcare provider" means a person who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by the laws of this state to administer health care in the ordinary course of business or practice of a profession.(2) "Person" means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, government, governmental subdivision or agency, or any other legal entity.History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 447, § 2.
RI Gen L § 23-17.16-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-17.16 - Home Care Patient Rights|Section 23-17.16-3 - Purpose.

§ 23-17.16-3. Purpose.The purpose of home health care is:(1) To avoid institutionalization;(2) To shorten hospital stays;(3) To speed recovery;(4) To bridge care from healthcare facilities and primary care providers and specialty providers; and(5) To allow patients to remain in the community.History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 447, § 2.
RI Gen L § 23-17.16-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-17.16 - Home Care Patient Rights|Section 23-17.16-4 - Written notice of rights of home care patients/clients.

§ 23-17.16-4. Written notice of rights of home care patients/clients.Each patient/client of a home nursing-care provider or home-care provider agency has the right to be informed of his or her rights under this chapter and the home nursing-care provider or home-care provider agency must protect and promote the exercise of these rights. The home nursing-care provider or home-care provider agency must provide the patient/client with a written notice of the patient/client rights in § 23-17.16-2 in advance of furnishing care to the patient/client or during the initial evaluation visit before the initiation of treatment. A copy of the written notice of rights signed by the patient/client will be maintained in the patient/client record by the home nursing-care provider or home-care provider agency and in the patient/client's home. The home nursing-care provider or home-care provider agency must maintain documentation showing that it has complied with the requirements of this section. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to nursing services or home health services conducted by and for those who rely exclusively upon spiritual means through prayer alone in accordance with the creed or tenets of a well recognized church or religious denomination.History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 426, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 452, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 447, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-17.17-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-17.17 - Health Care Quality Program|Section 23-17.17-1 - Purpose.

§ 23-17.17-1. Purpose.The legislature finds that:(1) The health care service system is under transition;(2) The growth of managed care and utilization review, the merger of facilities and regionalization of care systems, and increased competition and conversions from nonprofit to for-profit status, are evidence of this transition;(3) The changes have created strong public interest in issues relating to quality of care and access to health services, and require careful monitoring of quality of care issues and new and improved public sector approaches to measuring, evaluating and improving quality;(4) It is an important public health function to promote quality in the state's health care system by developing a health care quality performance measures and reporting program to guide quality improvement initiatives.History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 92, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-17.17-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-17.17 - Health Care Quality Program|Section 23-17.17-2 - Definitions.

§ 23-17.17-2. Definitions.(a) "Clinical outcomes" means information about the results of patient care and treatment.(b) "Director" means the director of the department of health or his or her duly authorized agent.(c) "Healthcare facility" has the same meaning as contained in the regulations promulgated by the director of health pursuant to chapter 17 of this title.(d) "Healthcare provider" means any physician, or other licensed practitioners with responsibility for the care, treatment, and services rendered to a patient.(e) "Hospital-acquired infection" means a localized or systemic condition: (1) that results from adverse reaction to the presence of an infectious agent(s) or its toxin(s); and (2) may include infections not present or exhibiting signs and symptoms at the time of admission to the hospital as determined by the department with recommendations from the health care quality steering committee with advice from the hospital acquired infections and prevention advisory committee.(f) "Insurer" means any entity subject to the insurance laws and regulations of this state, that contracts or offers to contract to provide, deliver, arrange for, pay for, or reimburse any of the costs of healthcare services, including, without limitation, an insurance company offering accident and sickness insurance, a health maintenance organization, as defined by § 27-41-1, a nonprofit hospital or medical service corporation, as defined by chapters 19 and 20 of title 27, or any other entity providing a plan of health insurance or health benefits.(g) "Patient satisfaction" means the degree to which the facility or provider meets or exceeds the patients' expectations as perceived by the patient by focusing on those aspects of care that the patient can judge.(h) "Performance measure" means a quantitative tool that provides an indication of an organization's performance in relation to a specified process or outcome.(i) "Quality of care" means the result or outcome of healthcare efforts.(j) "Reporting program" means an objective feedback mechanism regarding individual or facility performance that can be used internally to support performance improvement activities and externally to demonstrate accountability to the public and other purchasers, payers, and stakeholders.(k) "Risk-adjusted" means the use of statistically valid techniques to account for patient variables that may include, but need not to be limited to, age, chronic disease history, and physiologic data.(l) "Consumer information" means, but is not limited to, providing written recommendations to every individual before and during their hospitalization for the purpose of preventing hospital acquired infections. In emergency hospitalizations, written guidelines shall be given within a reasonable period of time.History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 92, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 248, § 2; P.L. 2006, ch. 274, § 2; P.L. 2008, ch. 97, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 154, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 475, § 53; P.L. 2010, ch. 164, § 1; P.L. 2010, ch. 168, § 1.