Rhode Island General Laws 42-66.7-13. Interagency cooperation
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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to be a limitation of the powers and responsibilities assigned by law to other state agencies or departments. The director shall establish an interagency agreement among the elderly affairs department, the department of health, the department of attorney general and the department of human services to ensure a cooperative effort in meeting the needs of the residents of long-term care facilities.
History of Section.
P.L. 1995, ch. 92, § 1; P.L. 2003, ch. 55, § 1; P.L. 2003, ch. 74, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 42-66.7-13
- Director: means the director of the office of healthy aging. See Rhode Island General Laws 42-66.7-3
- Elderly: means any person sixty (60) years of age or older who is a resident of any facility. See Rhode Island General Laws 42-66.7-3
- Facilities: include , but are not limited to, nursing homes, intermediate care facilities, extended care facilities, convalescent homes, rehabilitation centers, home care agencies, homes for the aged, veterans' homes, boarding homes, and adult supportive care, residential care and assisted living residences. See Rhode Island General Laws 42-66.7-3