Rhode Island General Laws 40.1-24.5-9. Notification of mental health advocate as to alleged violation of rights
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(a) The director will immediately notify the mental health advocate when a violation of absolute rights under § 40.1-24.5-5 is alleged. Subsequent to oral notification, the director will send to the mental health advocate a copy of the grievance form.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 40.1-24.5-9
- Director: means the head or the chief administrative officer of the community residence, or his or her designee. See Rhode Island General Laws 40.1-24.5-1
- Mental health advocate: means and refers to the individual appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate in accordance with § 40. See Rhode Island General Laws 40.1-24.5-1
(b) The director will notify the mental health advocate when a violation of qualified rights under § 40.1-24.5-6 is alleged by sending to the advocate a copy of the grievance form.
(c) The director will send to the mental health advocate a copy of all written resolutions for all grievances filed under § 40.1-24.5-8.
History of Section.
P.L. 1982, ch. 363, § 1.