§ 23-17.4-15.6 - Assessments. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 23-17.4-15.6

   § 23-17.4-15.6  Assessments. – (a) Prior to the admission of a resident, or the signing of a residencyagreement with a resident, the administrator shall have a comprehensiveassessment of the resident's health, physical, social, functional, activity,and cognitive needs and preferences conducted by a registered nurse. Thisassessment shall be used to determine if the resident's needs and preferencescan be met by the assisted living residence and the conclusions shall be sharedwith the resident or the resident's representative. If a reasonableaccommodation can enable a resident to live in an assisted living residence,the nature of that accommodation and a plan for implementation or reason fordenial should be included in an assessment.

   (b) The assessment shall be reviewed and updated on aperiodic basis and each time a resident's condition changes significantly. Incase of an emergency admission, the required assessment shall take place withinfive (5) working days.