(a)  Prior to the admission of a resident, or the signing of a residency agreement with a resident, the administrator shall have a comprehensive assessment of the resident’s health, physical, social, functional, activity, and cognitive needs and preferences conducted by a registered nurse. This assessment shall be used to determine if the resident’s needs and preferences can be met by the assisted living residence and the conclusions shall be shared with the resident or the resident’s representative. If a reasonable accommodation can enable a resident to live in an assisted living residence, the nature of that accommodation and a plan for implementation or reason for denial should be included in an assessment.

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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 23-17.4-15.6

  • 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
  • Resident: means an individual not requiring medical or nursing care as provided in a healthcare facility but who as a result of choice and/or physical or mental limitation requires personal assistance, lodging and meals and may require the administration of medication and/or limited health services. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-17.4-2

(b)  The assessment shall be reviewed and updated on a periodic basis and each time a resident’s condition changes significantly. In case of an emergency admission, the required assessment shall take place within five (5) working days.

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