§ 23-17.4-16.3 - Residency agreement or contract. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 23-17.4-16.3

   § 23-17.4-16.3  Residency agreement orcontract. – (a) Prior to exchange of any funds and prior to admission, except as providedin subsections (c) and (d) herein, the residence shall execute a residencyagreement or contract, signed by both the residence and the resident, thatdefines the services the residence will provide and the financial agreementsbetween the residence and the resident or the residence's representative.

   (b) The department shall establish regulations specifying theminimum provisions of residency agreements or contracts and a minimum priornotification time for changes in rates, fees, service charges or any otherpayments required by the residence.

   (c) Any advanced deposit, application fee, or otherpre-admission payment shall be subject to a signed document explaining fullythe terms of the payment and the residence's refund policy.

   (d) In cases of emergency placement, the residency agreementor contract shall be executed within five (5) working days of admissions.