§ 23-17.16-1 - Written notice of rights of home care patients/clients. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 23-17.16-1

   § 23-17.16-1  Written notice of rights ofhome care patients/clients. – Each patient/client of a home nursing care provider or home care provideragency has the right to be informed of his or her rights under this chapter andthe home nursing care provider or home care provider agency must protect andpromote the exercise of these rights. The home nursing care provider or homecare provider agency must provide the patient/client with a written notice ofthe patient/client rights in § 23-17.16-2 in advance of furnishing care tothe patient/client or during the initial evaluation visit before the initiationof treatment. A copy of the written notice of rights signed by thepatient/client will be maintained in the patient/client record by the homenursing care provider or home care provider agency and in the patient/client'shome. The home nursing care provider or home care provider agency must maintaindocumentation showing that it has complied with the requirements of thissection. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to nursing services orhome health services conducted by and for those who rely exclusively uponspiritual means through prayer alone in accordance with the creed or tenets ofa well recognized church or religious denomination.