(a)  Each assisted living residence shall have an administrator who is certified by the department in accordance with regulations established pursuant to § 23-17.4-21.1 in charge of the maintenance and operation of the residence and the services to the residents. The administrator is responsible for the safe and proper operation of the residence at all times by competent and appropriate employee(s).

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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 23-17.4-15.1.1

  • Administrator: means any person who has responsibility for day to day administration or operation of an assisted living residence. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-17.4-2
  • Assisted living residence: means a publicly or privately operated residence that provides directly or indirectly by means of contracts or arrangements personal assistance and may include the delivery of limited health services, as defined under subsection (12), to meet the resident's changing needs and preferences, lodging, and meals to six (6) or more adults who are unrelated to the licensee or administrator, excluding however, any privately operated establishment or facility licensed pursuant to chapter 17 of this title, and those facilities licensed by or under the jurisdiction of the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals, the department of children, youth and families, or any other state agency. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-17.4-2
  • Licensing agency: means the Rhode Island department of health. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-17.4-2
  • person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6

(b)  The licensing agency shall perform a criminal background records check on any person applying or reapplying for certification as an administrator. If disqualifying information is found, the licensing agency shall make a judgment regarding certification for that person.

History of Section.
P.L. 2002, ch. 157, § 3; P.L. 2002, ch. 158, § 3.