(a)  Within a reasonable time after move-in, the administrator shall be responsible for the development of a written service plan based on the initial assessment. The service plan shall include at least:

(1)  The services and interventions needed;

(2)  Description, frequency and duration of the service or intervention; and

(3)  Party responsible for arranging the service.

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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 23-17.4-15.7

  • 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
  • in writing: include printing, engraving, lithographing, and photo-lithographing, and all other representations of words in letters of the usual form. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-16
  • person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
  • 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 service plan shall be developed by a qualified person and shall be signed by both parties. The service plan shall be reviewed by both parties periodically and each time a resident‘s condition changes significantly and all changes shall be acknowledged in writing by both parties.

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