§ 23-17.19-1 Short title
§ 23-17.19-2 Definitions
§ 23-17.19-3 Long-term care resident and employee immunization
§ 23-17.19-4 Resident immunization
§ 23-17.19-5 Employee immunization
§ 23-17.19-6 Exceptions
§ 23-17.19-7 Regulations

Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 23-17.19 - Immunization in Long Term Care Facilities

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Department: means the department of health;

    (2)  "Employee" means an individual employed, whether directly, by the contract with another entity or as an independent contractor, by a long-term care nursing facility on a part-time or full-time basis;

    (3)  "Long-term care facility or facility" means a health care facility as defined in chapter 17 of this title, which provides long-term health care. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-17.19-2

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.